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Description

Introducing the Tech 21 Liverpool, a game-changer for guitarists seeking the quintessence of British rock sound without the hassle of carrying a vintage amp. This compact pedal encapsulates the soulful, creamy overdrive tones iconic to the '60s and '70s British rock scene, delivering them right to your rig. With its precise three-band EQ and innovative "Character" knob, the Tech 21 Liverpool allows for an unprecedented level of tonal shaping, making it as versatile as it is powerful. Whether you're chasing the sounds of classic rock, psychedelia, or garage, this pedal offers a direct line to authentic tones that defined an era.

Key Features:

  • Versatile overdrive/boost capabilities, perfect for achieving vintage British amp tones
  • Onboard three-band EQ for extensive tonal shaping
  • Unique "Character" knob to dial in your desired sound signature
  • Part of the revered SansAmp Character series, ensuring top-notch sound quality and reliability

Product specs

Bypass true bypass
Power 9V
Analog/Digital analog
Brett Kingman

Brett Kingman

Tech 21 SansAmp Liverpool - LONG version

Video thumbnail for Tech 21 SansAmp Liverpool - LONG version by Brett Kingman

Tech 21 SansAmp Liverpool - LONG version

Brett Kingman

Brett Kingman

Video thumbnail for Tech 21 Character Series Liverpool V2 Amp Emulator Pedal Demo - Sweetwater Sound by Sweetwater

Tech 21 Character Series Liverpool V2 Amp Emulator Pedal Demo - Sweetwater Sound

Sweetwater

Sweetwater

Video thumbnail for Tech 21 Liverpool Demo by Bear Rose

Tech 21 Liverpool Demo

Bear Rose

Bear Rose

Video thumbnail for Tech 21 Liverpool direct in pedalboard by Evert Zeevalkink

Tech 21 Liverpool direct in pedalboard

Evert Zeevalkink

Evert Zeevalkink

Video thumbnail for Tech 21 - SansAmp Character Series - Liverpool by Tech21nyc

Tech 21 - SansAmp Character Series - Liverpool

Tech21nyc

Tech21nyc

Video thumbnail for Tech 21 SansAmp Liverpool - with pedals by Brett Kingman

Tech 21 SansAmp Liverpool - with pedals

Brett Kingman

Brett Kingman

Video thumbnail for Tech 21 SansAmp Liverpool - SHORT version by Brett Kingman

Tech 21 SansAmp Liverpool - SHORT version

Brett Kingman

Brett Kingman

Video thumbnail for SansAmp Tech 21 Liverpool Character Brian May Tone by Hugo Bueno

SansAmp Tech 21 Liverpool Character Brian May Tone

Hugo Bueno

Hugo Bueno

Reviews

PROS

  • Mimics AC30 sound effectively, great for direct line-in use

  • Offers a wide range of sounds, enhancing versatility

  • Excellent for achieving Vox tone with or without cab sim

  • Works well as a backup option for live performances

  • Analog replication provides convincing Vox chime

  • Provides a significant treble boost as gain increases

CONS

  • Produces high noise levels with mild gain on some setups

  • Doesn't fully replicate the experience of playing through an AC15 or 30 Heavy amp

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Tech 21 Character Series Liverpool.

Comparisons

  • Often compared to a Vox AC-30, aiming to capture vintage British amp tones associated with the Beatles' Liverpool era.

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Use cases and applications

  • Known for achieving Brad Paisley-like modern country rock tones, as well as early Modest Mouse soundscapes.

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User experience

  • Frequently used as a direct option, praised for its solid performance over years of use.

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tonylemieux

Awesome versatile pedal!

Used it a couple times for a direct Vox sound, sounded really good. Right now usually using it without the cab sim as a distortion pedal, to get a Vox tone with a treble boost added(which is what you get the more you boost the gain) tons of tonal options and gain on tap, very versatile, and a good backup in case my amp goes down👍

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See how Kensuke Kita uses Tech 21 Character Series Liverpool

Kensuke Kita

Singer, Guitarist

Asian Kung-Fu Generation

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Verified via YouTube

In this エフェクターってなぁに?("What's an effector?") segment of the radio show "Just a Feeling supported by only in dreams", Kensuke Kita introduces the Tec 21 Sansamp Liverpool (first shown at 1:16 in the video). He recounts (3:21) that he became curious about it after visiting an older student from his schools light music club. Said student owned lots of pedals, and Kensuke Kita liked the distortion created by the Liverpool.

See how Henry Kaiser uses Tech 21 Character Series Liverpool

Henry Kaiser

Guitarist

French, Frith, Kaiser and Thompson

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In this photo of Henry Kaiser's pedalboard, found on Vertex Effects, a Tech 21 Liverpool pedal can be seen.

See how Chetes uses Tech 21 Character Series Liverpool

Chetes

Singer, Guitarist

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tonylemieux

tonylemieux

Gear IQ 623

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