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TC Electronic - JIMS 800 PREAMP

Description

JIMS 800 pays tribute to classic, guitar-driven rock. So, brace yourself as an unparalleled rock guitar tone gets up in your face!

Harnessing the cutting-edge TC Ampworx component-based modelling technology, they've successfully encapsulated the prowess of a glorious and iconic guitar head from the 80's - all within a compact pedal. Youll get the power of that era's unmistakable guitar tone right at your feet.

However, their commitment to delivering the ultimate guitar-hero experience went beyond merely reproducing the sound. They took great care to preserve the pedal's authentic look and feel, remaining true to the original amplifier. Every detail, from the control layout to the overall design, has been meticulously crafted to evoke nostalgia, as well as give an intuitive and familiar interface.

Features

* Guitar preamp pedal faithfully recreates the tone, touch and feel of a custom shop modified JCM800 tube amp
* Two channels with independent gain, volume and EQ controls for classic for classic 80s clean, rock and metal tones
* Highly sought after custom shop modifications typically found from legendary amp builders of the 80s. Including Treble Bleed, Tonestack Tweaks and 2nd Stage Gain mods
* Integrated booster activates at the kick of a footswitch with separate gain control for each channel and global Pre/Post option
*Pre boost dialed in to drive the amp model harder and add a distinct mid hump like a classic overdrive pedal
* Dedicated DI output, equipped with official Celestion 4x12 G12-65 cab sim IR, turns your pedalboard into a gig-ready rig direct to PA system or audio interface for recording
* Dedicated headphone output, equipped with official Celestion 4x12 G12-65 cab sim IR, for huge tube amp tones and practice sessions that wont disturb your neighbors
* Master presence, set it and forget it, control on the rear panel to tailor your preamp and compensate for darker or brighter rigs and rooms
* Optional bypass or always on channel change footswitch modes
* Groundbreaking TC AMPWORX modeling technology provides low latency, huge dynamic range and feels like the real deal
* Perfect pedalboard-friendly pedal platform takes drive pedals like a champ

Specifications

Input: 1 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced
Input impedance: 1 MΩ
Output: 1 x 1.4" TRS, balanced with ground sensing
Direct out (cab sim): 1 x 1/4" TRS, balanced with ground sensing
Output impedance: 1 kΩ
Headphones: 1 x 1/8" TRS, stereo
Headphones impedance range: 32 Ω
USB port: Mini-B USB connector
Front panel: GAIN, BOOST, LEVEL, BASS, MID, TREBLE
Top panel: PRESENCE, BOOST switch (PRE / POST)
Footswitches: BOOST, CHANNEL (bypass)
Speaker and cab emulation impulse response: Celestion G12-65, 4 x 12" closed cabinet
Bypass: Buffered bypass