tc electronic V550 Preamp
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tc electronic
V550 Preamp
Product Info
Article Number:
569701
Brand:
tc electronic
Model:
V550 Preamp
Category:
Guitar Effects
Price:
$132.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V550 is a surprisingly good way to nail that classic 5150 high-gain sound without the tube amp headaches. It's a solid choice for rock and metal players wanting a convenient, affordable preamp with a built-in cab sim for recording or live use – just don’t expect it to be a Swiss Army knife of tones.
Product Description
- tc electronic V550 Preamp
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Ampworx Series
- Preamp
- Two-channel guitar preamp pedal that faithfully recreates the sound of a 5150 tube amp
- For high gain rock and metal sounds
- Independent channel controller settings
- Foot-switchable boost (pre/post)
- Official Celestion Cab Sim IR
- Separate outputs for DI and headphones
- Control: Gain
- Reso
- Level
- Bass
- Treble
- Presence
- Switch: Boost Pre/Post
- LED: Boost
- Channel
- Footswitch: 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
- Current 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: 0.53 kg
*Note:* No baterry operation possible
PROS
- • Faithfully emulates a 5150's aggressive high-gain character.
- • Independent channel controls offer significant tonal flexibility.
- • Built-in Celestion Cab Sim provides surprisingly realistic amp-in-a-box tones.
- • DI and headphone outputs enable silent recording and practice.
CONS
- • Plastic enclosure feels somewhat budget-oriented compared to metal alternatives.
- • Limited versatility beyond high-gain rock and metal genres.
- • Boost functionality, while present, isn't as dynamic or nuanced as dedicated boosters.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Guitar Preamp (5150 emulation)
Controls
Gain, Reso, 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 Mono Input/Output, 6.3mm DI Output (w/ Cab Sim), 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Output (w/ Cab Sim), USB
Dimensions
Approximately 4.7 x 3.2 x 1.9 inches (estimated based on similar TC Electronic pedals)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures the core aggression and character well, but lacks the subtle nuances and dynamic response of a genuine tube amp – it's a great approximation, not a perfect clone.
While technically possible, its high-gain nature is best suited for rock and metal; cleaner tones will be difficult to achieve and might sound unnatural.
No, the Cab Sim uses a fixed Celestion IR and isn't user-replaceable, which limits its versatility for those seeking specific speaker simulations.
