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Amptweaker Tight Metal Pro

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Amptweaker Tight Metal Pro II

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Presenting the Amptweaker Tight Metal Pro, a brainchild of the former Head Engineer of Kustom Amps. This distortion effects pedal is a splendid fusion of ingenious design and performance, aiming to redefine your music experience. It is a dual-pedal version of the Tight Metal, designed for those who love to fine-tune their sound, offering a level of precision and control that's truly exceptional. This pedal is bound to elevate your guitar's tone, bringing the best out of your performance every time.

Key Features:

Designed by the former Head Engineer of Kustom Amps
Dual-pedal version of the Tight Metal
Perfect for fine-tuning your guitar's sound
Exceptional level of precision and control
Enhances guitar's tone for optimal performance

Product specs

Brand	Amptweaker
Model	Tight Metal Pro
Finish	Black
Year	2010s
Made In	United States
Categories	Distortion Pedals

FAQs

What type of music is the Amptweaker Tight Metal Pro best suited for?: The Amptweaker Tight Metal Pro is specifically designed for metal and heavy rock genres, providing aggressive distortion and tight low-end response ideal for high-gain riffing and solos.
Does the Tight Metal Pro work well with both tube and solid-state amplifiers?: Yes, the Tight Metal Pro is designed to perform well with both tube and solid-state amplifiers, offering consistent sound quality and dynamic response across different amp types.
What power supply does the Amptweaker Tight Metal Pro require?: The Amptweaker Tight Metal Pro requires a standard 9V DC power supply, but it can also handle up to 18V for increased headroom and dynamics.
Can the Tight Metal Pro be used with a bass guitar?: While primarily designed for electric guitars, the Tight Metal Pro can be used with bass guitars to achieve a powerful, aggressive tone, although some users may prefer a pedal specifically tuned for bass frequencies.
What are the standout features of the Tight Metal Pro's design?: The Tight Metal Pro features a built-in noise gate, switchable boost, and a three-band EQ, providing versatile tone shaping and noise control for high-gain settings.

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AMPTWEAKER : TIGHT METAL PRO (Play through)

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Amptweaker TightMetal Pro - Sound Demo (no talking)

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The James Brown Shootout! | Peavey 6505+ Vs. Amptweaker Tight Metal Pro

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PROS

Versatile EQ range for fine-tuning tone
Features like tightness control and tiny LEDs for easy use on stage
Includes a physical "on/off" switch to save battery
Magnetic access door for easy battery swaps and internal settings adjustment
Capable of producing a wide range of metal tones, from 80's thrash to modern
Designed by James Brown, known for creating iconic amp circuits
Dual-channel functionality with independent boost options
Three effects loops for comprehensive signal routing
Can transform any amp into a high-gain metal amplifier
Highly tweakable for precise sound shaping

CONS

Even at lowest settings, gain might be too high for some users
New version lacks quality-of-life features of the original design
Cost remains high despite the removal of some original features in new version

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Amptweaker Tight Metal Pro.

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The built-in boost on the TMP is compared to a Swiss Army Knife, offering versatility without needing additional boost pedals.
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The Amptweaker Tight Metal Pro II includes an onboard cab sim and balanced line out, allowing users to bypass VST latency in DAWs.
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Running the pedal at 18v rather than 9v increases headroom, providing a fuller sound and greater range of distortion.
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The pedal includes a headphone out, enabling silent practice without additional gear.
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Users aiming for gritty blues tones find success with the TMP's EQ settings focusing on treble at 6, middle at 5, and bass at 5.
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The pedal can be used like a preamp head, directly into an audio interface, ideal for users seeking a 5150 tone without a traditional amp head.
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The Tight Metal setting is recommended for low-tuned baritone guitars in drop A or G to control low frequencies, unless playing doom metal.
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The pedal's multiple FX loops allow flexibility in pedal placement, particularly useful for combining with an HM-2 for varied tonal options.
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The Maxon OD808 is highlighted as an effective Tubescreamer to boost mids when paired with the TMP for metal tones.
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Rob Chapman

Singer, Guitarist

Dorje

Verified via YouTube

Around 22:07 of this #product-demo, Rob plays around with the AmpTweaker Tight Metal Pro.

John Gallagher

Singer, Guitarist

Dying Fetus

Verified via YouTube

"The TightMetal Pedal is truly awesome. It replicates the sound of the Ampeg VH140C which has been my head of choice for almost 2 decades now. Compact, diverse and road-worthy makes this an ideal pedal for any guitarist playing extreme metal. Check it out!" --John Gallagher

Trey Spruance

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Faith No More

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Trey: “For most of the record, my tone is coming from this big thick amp simulator – the Amptweaker Tight Metal Pro pedal. I know how temperamental 5150s are and we were renting equipment everywhere we went. I just wanted a reliable and consistent tone wherever we are. "