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Compact silver metal pedal enclosure with control knobs and footswitch

Tech 21

Tech 21 SansAmp Character Plus English Muffy live sound amplifier

SKU CH-WGQT-Y0G4Q

Analog preamp pedal combining HiWatt-style amp and Big Muff-style fuzz with speaker simulation and XLR output

  • Authentic HiWatt and Big Muff tones combined in one pedal
  • Rugged all-metal housing weighs only 12 oz for easy transport
  • 100% analog circuitry delivers genuine pre-amp performance live or in studio
  • Independent SansAmp and effects sections allow flexible signal routing options
  • Built-in speaker simulation plus 3-band active EQ shapes your sound precisely

SansAmp Character Plus English Muffy

The Tech 21 SansAmp Character Plus English Muffy is a 100 per cent analog pedal that combines HiWatt-style amplifier tones with Big Muff-style fuzz in a single unit. It measures 7.75 by 2.5 by 1.25 inches and weighs 12 ounces, housed in rugged all-metal construction. The SansAmp and effects sections operate independently, allowing use as a stand-alone preamp for power amps, mixers or PA systems, or as an effect complementing an existing rig. A built-in speaker simulation is individually tuned to the associated cabinet configurations.

Guitarists wanting combined amp and fuzz voicings

This pedal suits players who want the specific chemistry of a HiWatt-style amp paired with a Big Muff-style fuzz, with independent control over each section. The Character control sweeps through multiple eras within the amplifier style, while the three-band active EQ shapes the overall response. Musicians who need digital modelling, preset storage or multiple effect types beyond this fixed pairing should consider other formats. It is not designed for buyers seeking a multi-effects processor or software-based amp simulation.

Check signal chain and power before ordering

Verify that your signal chain can accommodate a pedal placed before a power amp, mixer or PA input, and that you have a free 9 V DC supply socket for the included adapter. The XLR output provides a direct connection to mixing consoles, so confirm your desk or interface accepts line-level signals from this output. Ensure the rugged metal enclosure fits your pedalboard layout, as no dimensions other than 7.75 by 2.5 by 1.25 inches are specified.

Highlights

  • Authentic HiWatt and Big Muff tones combined in one pedal
  • Rugged all-metal housing weighs only 12 oz for easy transport
  • 100% analog circuitry delivers genuine pre-amp performance live or in studio
  • Independent SansAmp and effects sections allow flexible signal routing options
  • Built-in speaker simulation plus 3-band active EQ shapes your sound precisely

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What power supply do I need to run the SansAmp Character Plus English Muffy?

The pedal ships with a 9 V DC power supply included in the box.

Can I place the English Muffy in front of my existing tube amp without changing its core sound?

Yes — the SansAmp and fuzz sections are independent, so you can engage only the Big Muff-style effect while leaving your amp's preamp untouched.

How do I verify the XLR output is sending a signal to the PA after I connect it?

Engage the pedal, play a chord, and confirm the front-of-house engineer sees level on the channel; the XLR carries the speaker-simulated signal directly from the pedal.

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