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Compact metal guitar pedal with two control knobs and 1/4 inch jacks

TC Electronic

TC Electronic TAILSPIN Vibrato Guitar Pedal

SKU CH-Y82B-PR6QC

An analog vibrato pedal with Rate and Depth controls, true bypass, and a rugged metal enclosure for electric guitar

  • All-analog bucket-brigade circuitry delivers warm vintage-style vibrato tones
  • Rate and Depth knobs provide precise control over modulation speed and intensity
  • True bypass switching preserves your core guitar signal when the pedal is off
  • Rugged metal enclosure withstands stage and studio use
  • Standard 1/4" input and output jacks fit any pedalboard setup

Analog Bucket-Brigade Vibrato Pedal

The TC Electronic TAILSPIN is an all-analog vibrato pedal for electric guitar. It uses bucket-brigade circuitry to produce warm, pitch-accurate modulation ranging from subtle flutters to dramatic warped-vinyl effects. Standard 1/4-inch input and output jacks allow easy integration into any pedalboard. True bypass switching preserves your core tone when the effect is disengaged.

Players Seeking Organic Analog Modulation

This pedal suits guitarists who want hands-on control over Rate and Depth to shape vintage-style vibrato textures for live or studio use. Its rugged metal enclosure withstands regular stage transport. Players who require digital presets, tap tempo synchronisation, or additional waveforms such as chorus or rotary simulations will not find those features here.

Consistent Tone During Extended Sets

The analog bucket-brigade design delivers stable modulation character throughout a performance without digital artefacts or latency. True bypass ensures zero signal colouration when the pedal is off, maintaining clarity across long signal chains. The simple two-knob layout allows quick, precise adjustments between songs without menu diving.

Highlights

  • All-analog bucket-brigade circuitry delivers warm vintage-style vibrato tones
  • Rate and Depth knobs provide precise control over modulation speed and intensity
  • True bypass switching preserves your core guitar signal when the pedal is off
  • Rugged metal enclosure withstands stage and studio use
  • Standard 1/4" input and output jacks fit any pedalboard setup

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does this pedal need an external power supply, or can it run on a battery?

The pedal requires a standard 9 V DC centre-negative power supply; no battery compartment is mentioned in the specifications.

Will the true-bypass switching keep my vintage fuzz sounding the same when the vibrato is off?

Yes, true bypass routes the signal directly from input to output when the effect is disengaged, so your fuzz tone remains unaltered.

How can I verify the bucket-brigade circuit is delivering authentic analog vibrato after I connect it?

Turn the Rate and Depth knobs; you should hear a warm, pitch-modulated wobble that changes smoothly with each control, confirming the analog BBD circuit is active.

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