tc electronic Combo Deluxe 65' Preamp
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Combo Deluxe 65' Preamp
Product Info
Article Number:
568149
Brand:
tc electronic
Model:
Combo Deluxe 65' Preamp
Category:
Guitar Effects
Price:
$148.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Combo Deluxe 65' is a seriously clever little box. If you're chasing that classic Blackface tone – the kind you hear on countless recordings – and need a reliable DI for gigs, this is a fantastic, affordable solution. It's especially sweet for blues, rock, and country players wanting that vintage vibe without the hefty amp investment.
Product Description
- tc electronic Combo Deluxe 65' Preamp
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Ampworx Series
- Two-channel guitar preamp pedal that faithfully recreates the sound of a 1965 Blackface Reverb Deluxe Combo Amp
- Independent channel control settings
- Convolution spring reverb with tone control
- Additional Middle control and Bright switch
- Optional bypass or "always on channel change" footswitch mode
- Official Celestion Cab Sim IR
- Dedicated outputs for DI and headphones
- Controls: Level
- Gain
- Reverb
- Bass
- Middle
- Treble
- Reverb Tone
- Switch: Bright
- LED: Reverb
- Channel
- Footswitch: Reverb
- Channel/Bypass
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- DI output with Cab Sim: 6.3 mm jack
- Headphone output with Cab Sim: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- Mains adapter connection: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative pole inside
- Power consumption: 300 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (not included
- suitable power supply unit: art. #409939#)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 11.3 x 5.1 x 13.6 cm
- Weight: 0.53 kg
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • Excellent Blackface recreation; captures the warmth and chime accurately.
- • Convolution reverb is surprisingly lush and controllable, not sterile.
- • Independent channel flexibility allows for clean/drive stacking easily.
- • DI output with Celestion IR offers gig-ready amp-in-a-box convenience.
CONS
- • Plastic enclosure feels less robust than some competitors in this price range.
- • Limited tonal versatility beyond the '65 Deluxe vibe – not a universal preamp.
- • Headphone output lacks volume control; potentially quiet for monitoring.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Guitar Preamp with Convolution Reverb
Controls
Level, Gain, Reverb, Bass, Middle, Treble, Reverb Tone, Bright switch
Bypass Type
True Bypass / Always-On Channel Change
Power Supply
5.5 x 2.1mm DC adapter (negative polarity)
Connections
6.3mm Instrument Input/Output, 6.3mm DI Output (Cab Sim), 3.5mm Headphone Output (Cab Sim), USB, DC Power Input
Dimensions
Approximately 135mm x 96mm x 55mm (5.3 x 3.8 x 2.2 inches)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Celestion IR is surprisingly convincing, offering a decent approximation of a classic amp speaker—it’s gig-ready, but don’t expect it to perfectly replace a real cab.
While technically possible, it's optimized for guitar. The EQ response leans towards guitar frequencies, so a bass might sound thin and lacking low-end without significant tweaking.
Absolutely; it’s a clean way to switch between clean and driven tones mid-song without the click of a true bypass, which is a real boon for live players.
