SansAmp Classic

The original Tech 21 Sansamp pedal was released in 1989, yet still sought after by guitar and bass players for its incredibly warm "amp-like" tone and versatility of application.

In the words of its inventor (and Tech 21 founder), B. Andrew Barta: "With SansAmp, you can plug directly into any recording console, stage amplification, stereo, or even into a set of headphones alone. SansAmp virtually eliminates all existing considerations of tube amplifiers without sacrificing any sound quality."

Making the Sansamp revolutionary during its time of release is the bank of eight Character switches, which adjust the fine and subtle nuances of tonality, harmonics and dynamics. There is also a three-position Input switch gives you a choice of pre-amp styles: Lead ("Plexi" style), Normal (Boutique American amp-style), and Bass (Vintage American Amp-style) which is excellent for rhythm as well as bass guitar.

Re-released for 2021, now is another shot to own a (gigging) life-saving, cult-classic pedal. The amp modeling revolution of today owes it existence to the original Sansamp Classic pedal!