Tech 21 SansAmp GT2

Analog Guitar/Bass Amplifier Emulation Pedal at a Glance:
Tonal flexibility you won't find on any other amp emulator
A time-tested tone box for guitar, bass, and beyond
All-analog pedal design and construction done right
Tonal flexibility you won't find on any other amp emulator
The range of distinct amp tones you can create with the

SansAmp GT2 is nothing short of amazing. A quick chat

with a handful of Sweetwater guitarists and bass players

yielded no less than a dozen or so favorite settings. That

has a lot to do with the nature of the GT2's three 3-way

voicing switches. First up, you get your pick of tube amp

styles, selecting from either iconic American tweed sound,

classic British drive, or an aggressive California-style high-gain

tone. Next, choose from either the stock tube configuration,

a gain boost you'd get if you tossed an extra 12AX7 in your

preamp, or a hot-rod amp mod with a midrange scoop. Finally,

you get to pick your virtual mic placement, with options for

a full-range classic sound or close miking either on-center or

off-axis. Top it off with a highly effective 2-band shelving EQ

and a massive range of gain and drive, and it's no wonder the

SansAmp GT2 has often been called the original Swiss Army stompbox.
A time-tested tone box for guitar, bass, and beyond
Unlike many modern guitar amp emulation pedals, which use a limited

frequency range to cut component costs, Tech 21 built the SansAmp GT2

to be truly full range. In other words, the GT2's amazing tone-shaping

capability spans the gamut from the lowest B on your 5-string bass to the

highest note on your electric mandolin... and then some! All it takes is

a quick peek at any of the dozen or so user forums devoted to this amazing

little box and you'll find great recommendations for all sorts of tone setting

for any number of instruments and pickup configurations.
All-analog pedal design and construction done right
As impressive as the SansAmp GT2's tonal range may be on its own, it's even

more amazing that all of this tone-shaping takes place purely in the analog domain.

This imparts a smoothness and natural dynamic character that even the most

sophisticated digital pedals often struggle to capture. Nonetheless, Tech 21 built

this SansAmp stompbox for the long haul, and many of us at Sweetwater have

been using the same GT2s in our rigs since they first came out over 20 years ago.

Tech 21 SansAmp GT2 Analog Guitar/Bass Amplifier Emulation Pedal Features:
An all-purpose, all-analog tube-amp emulator for guitar, bass, and other instruments
Equipped with 3 x 3-way voicing switches, 2 shelving EQ bands, and independent

gain and drive controls to give you an incredible range of tone
Amp switch lets you choose from American tweed, classic British, or modern Californian

amp soundsMod switch lets you select either the default amp setting, a gain boost equivalent

to adding an extra 12AX7 to the preamp, or a high-gain tone with scooped midrange
Mic switch gives you the option of either on-axis focused sound, off-axis sound with a mellower

edge, or a balanced sound reminiscent of a distant mic-placement (without artificial room ambiance)
Independent gain and drive controls let you hit the preamp emulation as hard as you like and push

the power amp emulation separately for a wide range of clean and overdriven tones
High- and low-frequency shelving equalizer bands give you additional general tone-shaping options
All-metal construction and quality analog components hold up to years (even decades) of heavy use
No matter what you play, you'll get more out of your entire rig with a Tech 21 SansAmp GT2 tube amp

emulation pedal!

Tech Specs
Pedal Type: Analog Tube Amp Modeler
Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
Batteries: Optional 9V battery
Power Usage: Minimum 50mA
Height: 1.5"
Width: 3.5"
Depth: 4.5"
Weight: 0.68 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: GT2