tc electronic Dual Wreck Preamp
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Dual Wreck Preamp
Product Info
Article Number:
569699
Brand:
tc electronic
Model:
Dual Wreck Preamp
Category:
Guitar Effects
Price:
$121.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Dual Wreck is a surprisingly effective little box for anyone chasing that Dual Rectifier vibe without the massive amp. It’s got a great feel and is easy to dial in, but keep in mind it's really geared toward heavier tones – don't expect sparkling cleans from this one.
Product Description
- tc electronic Dual Wreck Preamp
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Ampworx Series
- Preamp
- Two-channel guitar preamp pedal that faithfully recreates the sound of a Dual Rectifier tube amp.
- For Heavy Rock
- Classic Shred and 90s Metal sounds
- Independent channel controller settings
- Foot-switchable boost (pre/post)
- Official Celestion Cab Sim IR
- Separate outputs for DI and headphones
- Controls: Gain
- Tight
- Level
- Bass
- Treble
- Presence
- Switch: Boost Pre/Post
- LED: Boost
- Channel
- Foot switch: Boost
- Channel
- 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
- Power supply connection: barrel plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power consumption: 300 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (not included in the scope of delivery
- suitable power supply unit: Art.#409939#)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 11.3 x 5.1 x 13.6 cm
- Weight: 0.53kg
*Note:* No baterry operation possible
PROS
- • Excellent Dual Rectifier emulation, surprisingly accurate for the price.
- • Independent channel control allows for nuanced tone shaping.
- • Integrated Celestion IR cab simulation delivers realistic amp-in-a-box sound.
- • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly for most setups.
CONS
- • Plastic enclosure feels less robust than higher-end preamp pedals.
- • Limited tonal versatility beyond high-gain rock and metal sounds.
- • Headphone output lacks volume control, requiring external adjustment.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Guitar Preamp
Controls
Gain, Tight, Level, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Boost Pre/Post
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC barrel plug (5.5 x 2.1mm, center negative), 300mA
Connections
6.3mm Input/Output, 6.3mm DI Output (with Cab Sim), 3.5mm Headphone Output (with Cab Sim), USB, Power Supply Connection
Dimensions
145mm x 101mm x 45mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a very good approximation, capturing the general character, but lacks the subtle nuances and dynamic response of a physical speaker.
It works best with a clean or slightly overdriven amp, providing a significant gain boost and shaping the tone, but it will be most convincing with a neutral base amp.
No, the USB connection is primarily for power and diagnostics, not for tone editing or software updates.
