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TC Electronic Tube Pilot Overdrive Pedal

Tube Overdrive Pedal with 12AX7 Vacuum Tube
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This Tube-based Pedal Puts You in the Driver’s Seat

With the Tube Pilot, TC Electronic revives a legendary overdrive pedal from the early '80s. The pedal's familiar black-and-tan design is warm and inviting, as is its tone. At Sweetwater, we appreciate the super-simple control layout: with just two knobs, it’s easy to dial in an ear-grabbing sound. Keep the Tube Drive control low for bluesy licks and dime it for velvety, modern leads. Once you find the right drive setting, level match with the Output Level knob. The secret to the Tube Pilot’s great tone is a real 12AX7 vacuum tube that injects a dose of old-school character into your signal. So, grab a TC Electronic Tube Pilot Overdrive today and propel your tone to altitudes unknown!

TC Electronic Tube Pilot Overdrive Features:

  • Real-deal tube overdrive based on a classic design
  • 12AX7 tube adds extra character
  • Tube Drive controls how hard you push the tube
  • Out Level knob reigns in the master volume
  • True bypass switching leaves your tone untouched when the effect is off
  • Sturdy housing easily handles normal wear and tear

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Tube Overdrive
  • Analog/Digital: Analog
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument)
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • True Bypass: Yes
  • Controls: Tube Drive
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (not included)
  • Height: 2.5"
  • Width: 2.9"
  • Depth: 5.2"
  • Weight: 1.1 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 000-CQD00-00010

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Rated 5/5

Awesome!

I love this pedal. It simply delivers pure tone. Between the two easy to adjust knobs, I can perfectly dial in the amount of saturation to break-up I want, and at the volume I want it. The harmonics on the break-up are really rich and creamy. I like the super-saturated sound that is always on the verge of breaking and then breaks on loud notes or crunchy chords. This pedal delivers.
One important note- it does have a real tube in it, and I believe that tube receives power even when you are not using the pedal, so un plug your pedal when not using- it will prolong tube life and save energy.
Rated 5/5

great for the money

this pedal give a fairly warm tube tone despite some online video reviews stating it is crispy and bright... I'm actually running it via a solid state amp with clean tone and it warms it up and provides a fat edgy range of tonal boost. I'm running it
Rated 5/5

Tube Pilot

Thank you! It is great!
Rated 5/5

WORTH EVERY PENNY!

I've been playing guitar since the early 90's. Just like many guitar players you go through many pedals over the years. I've played through a lot of different overdrive pedals...this one stands out! Don't let the 2 knobs fool ya cause you can dial in a clean boost to a gritty one & everything in between! I paired this up with a Boss DS-1W (Waza Craft) distortion pedal and it absolutely sings! I know many people who own a DS-1 and tap ON the Tube Pilot with it and you'll get searing tones! A very good range of sound all depending how you dial them up! For only $ this pedal is an absolute STUD!
Rated 5/5

I like it

I'm an old guy who plays now through a reissue Deluxe Reverb with a Les Paul Junior in my den. I never heard a solid state pedal that didn't hit me like fingers scratching on a chalk board. The clipping with his pedal may or may not be from the tube, which for all I know may or may not really play a significant part in the signal chain…but this thing really does not have that annoying solid state quality. What it does have is grainy breakup at low volume, exactly what I want. It is in the same ball park as my 5 watt Gibson amp cranked, except it does it a volumes that doesn't kill my ears.

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