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Tech 21

Character Series Leeds

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Character Series Leeds
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The Tech 21 SansAmp Character Series Leeds distortion pedal takes its mojo from the most respected amp tones on both sides of the Atlantic. These guitar effects pedals don't just have a single character, they have the whole cast, plot, and curtain call.

The Tech 21 SansAmp Leeds pedal's massive headroom delivers the rich bell-like clean tones that drove the classic UK rock and pop bands of the '70s. Lean into high-gain gear for a bare-knuckle growl that retains plenty of definition. Push Leeds distortion pedal harder and suddenly you are live at Leeds.

The SansAmp guitar effect's Level and Drive controls work like a traditional, well-equipped amp. Low, Mid, and High are active, providing a wider array of tonal possibilities. The Character knob is a continuously-variable control that moves seamlessly between different model voicings, covering vintage, high-gain, and face-melting lead tones. The SansAmp Leeds pedal's Character and Mid controls, and the speaker emulations, are all engineered to personify the specific amplifier traits and speakers associated with each amplifier type.

The SansAmp technology captures the warm, rich, natural tones of the most sought-after tube amplifiers. Within the parameters of each model's particular design, the controls provide you with access to specific tone shaping characteristics within the tube amplifier sound spectrum.

SansAmp products are designed to work seamlessly in both recording and stage environments. They can be used with almost any instrument, for any music style, and for multiple applications. Record directly to tape and disc or enhance previously recorded tracks. For live performances, they can drive a power amp and speakers, augment your existing amplifier setup, or run directly into the mixer of a PA system.

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This pedal allows me to plug an electric into a small PA or an acoustic guitar amp and have it sound like an electric guitar. The sound is very articulate so will show any sloppy technique. A very useful tool that saves me hauling larger amps and still get a good electric sound. I only use it clean. It has lots of headroom.
Posted by Mr. D on May 27, 2016
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This pedal is very useful to play electric guitar through a PA or an acoustic guitar amp. It changes the tone so that the guitar sounds like a real electric with an amp feel. I only play clean and this effect has lots of clean headroom. Your sound is very accurate so it shows any technique sloppiness. I have not played with the distortion sound on this pedal, although the distortion with the Tech 21 British pedal is very Marshally. I own the Blonde and Liverpool as well as the British and they all do amp simulation really well. The pedals are a bit pricey, hence the lower value rating.
Posted by music guy on May 3, 2016
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