tc electronic JIMS 800 Preamp
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JIMS 800 Preamp
Product Info
Article Number:
569700
Brand:
tc electronic
Model:
JIMS 800 Preamp
Category:
Guitar Effects
Price:
$125.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The JIMS 800 is a surprisingly accurate recreation of that iconic Marshall preamp sound, crammed into a convenient pedal. It's ideal for players chasing that classic 80s rock and metal vibe, especially those recording at home or needing a reliable DI signal. Don’t expect it to be a Swiss Army knife, but for what it does, it’s remarkably good.
Product Description
- tc electronic JIMS 800 Preamp
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Ampworx Series
- Preamp
- Two-channel guitar preamp pedal that faithfully recreates the sound of a Custom Shop-modified JCM800 tube amp.
- For classic 80s clean
- rock and metal sounds
- Independent channel controller settings
- Foot-switchable boost (pre/post)
- Official Celestion Cab Sim IR
- Separate outputs for DI and headphones
- Controls: Gain
- Boost
- 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 connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power consumption: 300 mA
- Power supply via 9 V DC power supply unit (not included - suitable power supply unit: Art.#409939#)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 11.3 x 5.1 x 13.6mm
- Weight: 0.53kg
*Note.* no baterry operation possible
PROS
- • Authentically captures JCM800 essence; delivers classic high-gain rock tones.
- • Independent channel controls offer tonal flexibility for clean and driven sounds.
- • Built-in Celestion cab simulation provides realistic amp-in-the-box recording.
- • Compact size and pedal format make it highly portable and studio-friendly.
CONS
- • Limited tonal palette; excels in 80s rock, less versatile for other genres.
- • Plastic enclosure feels less robust than higher-end, all-metal stompboxes.
- • Reliance on IRs means sound is tied to Celestion's voicing; less customization.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Guitar Preamp (JCM800 Emulation)
Controls
Gain, Boost, Level, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC (barrel connector, 5.5 x 2.1mm, center negative)
Connections
6.3mm Input/Output, 6.3mm DI Output (w/ Cab Sim), 3.5mm Headphone Output (w/ Cab Sim), USB
Dimensions
Approximately 4.75 x 2.6 x 1.75 inches (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a decent approximation, but lacks the nuances and physical response of a real speaker—still useful for DI tracks.
No, the design is specifically focused on replicating the JCM800 sound; it's not a general-purpose preamp.
Currently, the USB is primarily for firmware updates; it doesn't offer parameter editing or IR loading.
