Tech 21 Screaming Blonde

All-analog pedal design and construction done right

As impressive as the SansAmp Character Plus Screaming Blonde'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 stompbox for the long haul, and many of us at Sweetwater have been using the same original SansAmp in our rigs since they first came out over 20 years ago.

  • 2-channel analog amplifier emulation pedal with Bypass, Scream, and Ch A/B footswitches
  • Delivers 2 sonic flavors: an American-style tube amp and a screaming-style overdrive
  • Amplifier and overdrive sounds can be used together or independent of one another
  • 100% analog circuitry — no digital simulations
  • Operates as a standard stompbox or as a standalone preamp straight into a power amplifier, mixer, or PA system
  • Integrated speaker simulation for a true-to-life mic'd-cab sound
  • 3-band active EQ supplies ample sound shaping
  • Rugged all-metal housing
  • CPS-SB