The pedal pictured is the actual pedal you will receive!
Twin-channel guitar preamp faithfully recreates the sound of a 1965 Blackface Reverb Deluxe tube amp in a pedal with independent channel controls, built-in spring reverb, optional cab sim and dedicated outputs for DI and headphones
This original tube amp with legendary reverb ranks among the world’s most sought-after vintage combos and is likely one of the most recorded amps in music history – for good reason. It sounds amazing!
When released in 1965, the original amp featured a dual-spring GIBBS tank embedded in a tube-based transformer circuit for generating the reverb sound we all know and love.
To nail that sound, TC Electronic took the very same original GIBBS unit and extracted a high-resolution 4-second impulse response, using a zero-latency convolution engine combined with detailed circuit modeling - they faithfully recreated that sweet, original reverb.
In addition, they added a Reverb ‘tone control’, (which was not on the original amp), in case you want to tailor it for your style of playing. If you just want nothing but the original tone, just leave at 12 ‘o’ clock and you’re good to go!
When you plug into COMBO DELUXE 65’ for the first time, it’s in the always-on Dual Channel mode. This means you toggle between a green and a red channel. The green channel is the normal clean channel and red has more gain and a slightly different voicing.
If you press REVERB and CHANNEL at the same time, you will change to Bypass mode. Now, COMBO DELUXE 65 simply works as a stompbox that you can punch in and out whenever you want. The channel that was selected when in Dual Channel mode is the one that’s used if you switch to Bypass mode.
Depending on your guitar, pedals, playing style, band configuration and much more, you may sometimes need that ‘little extra something’ to really cut through the mix.
On COMBO DELUXE 65’, this translates into a dedicated BRIGHT switch that will give a sonic edge when you need it the most.
Nowhere was a MIDDLE knob to be found on the original amp in 1965. And if you prefer it just like that then simply leave it, well, in the middle.
But upon the launch of the original amp, many users requested a mid-control, and in later revisions, a middle knob was actually added.
You have the option to choose whether you want to sculpt the mids or not.
Your guitar signal can exit COMBO DELUXE 65’ in three different ways. The DI output includes the cab sim and is ideal if you go directly to a PA system, or if you record through an audio interface.
The OUT jack does not include the cab sim, which is useful for when you go to a combo or an amp with a cab, or when inserting the pedal in the FX Loop on an amplifier.
Finally, the HEADPHONES jack includes the cab sim to give you the perfect silent rehearsal scenario.
This is a used pedal and does show some signs of slight use, but has been fully tested and functions as expected. Please take a moment to review our pictures, as they accurately portray the true condition of this pedal.
- Brand: TC Electronics
- Actual Weight: 1lb 2oz
- Effect Type: Preamp
- Power Supply Included: No
- Input 1: 1/4 Inch
- Output 1: 1/4 Inch