SansAmp GT2

I landed on the GT2 after playing with several other solutions for recording. Over the years I have performed and recorded with a range of tube amps, moving between a Fender Deluxe, Boogie MKII, Ampeg V2 and a JCM 100. I ran the range from squeeky clean to grungy grind with it and have no complaints. This little box absolutely kicks it.

The speaker emulation is always on, great for DI recording but may not suit if you're looking to use this as an in-line effect. As I was looking for an alternative to lugging my rig and dealing with the various mic issues that always occur the GT2 is the ticket.

Solved my recording tone needs

I originally bought this just to add to my DI recording chain. It works perfectly for that, and now my recording sounds like a mic'd Fender amp. But now it's also become a permanent part of my pedal board as a pre-amp to my ZT Lunchbox amp for practices or for the small gigs when I don't bring the Fender Hotrod. It has some great distortion sounds, but I use it purely to achieve a sweet full clean tone (tweed hot, low gain) in order to sparkle and also receive my other effects pedals.

sansamp a real blowout

I use it as a unite prior to the crybaby, the sound that comes out of it reminds the good old days from the 70's, when real music was made.

A great tool to have

This a great tool every guitar player should have. Record direct with it. Use it like an EQ. Use it like an overdrive or distortion pedal in front of your amp. Use it like an added channel to your amp. Use it as a preamp and run it into a power amp. Use it with other instruments (bass, keyboard or as a preamp/EQ for miked acoustic instruments or vocals). Use it to get just about any analog tone you can imagine. The knobs are very sensitive so take your time tweaking. Your gonna need to take notes of all your settings. Don't let the lack of a mid knob scare you away. You will still be able to scoop or boost your mids with the switches. Like all Tech 21 products Made in NYC USA.

Great Pedal

This pedal will give you great tone for recording or even live. It gives a lot of clarity and character to your instrument's tone. I've used it for recording both electric guitar and electric mandolin. The analog signal gives a definite pick-me-up to both, much better than any digital solution.

For the price, they should have included a power supply. I'm afraid of wear and tear taking the battery in and out, since the chip board is also exposed when you take off the battery cover.