TC Electronic JIMS 45 Dual-Channel Guitar Preamp Pedal
1965 JTM45-Style British Tube Tone with Cab Sim, DI & Headphone Output
Classic British Tone, Perfectly Recreated
The TC Electronic JIMS 45 Dual-Channel Guitar Preamp Pedal is a revolutionary amp-in-a-box that faithfully recreates the iconic 1965 JTM45 tube amplifier—the foundation of classic British rock and blues tone. Powered by TC’s AMPWORX modelling technology, the JIMS 45 captures the warmth, punch, and dynamic response of the original amp with modern precision and pedalboard convenience.
With two independent channels, integrated boost, official Celestion cabinet simulation, and dedicated DI and headphone outputs, this pedal is ready for stage, studio, and silent practice straight out of the box.
Key Features
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Authentic 1965 JTM45-Style Modelling
Classic British warmth, touch sensitivity, and organic breakup.
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Dual Independent Channels
Separate gain, volume, and EQ controls for rich clean tones through crunchy blues and rock drive.
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Normal & High Input Behaviour
Independent gain controls replicate the real amp’s Normal and High inputs—just like using a jumper cable on the original.
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Integrated 5 dB Boost
Footswitch-activated boost with Pre/Post selection on the rear panel:
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Pre Boost: Pushes the amp harder with a mid-hump like a classic overdrive
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Post Boost: Adds clean volume for solos
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Official Celestion Cabinet Simulation
Built-in Celestion 4×12 G12M Creamback IR on both DI and headphone outputs.
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Dedicated DI Output
Go straight to a PA system or audio interface for recording or live performance.
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Dedicated Headphone Output
Enjoy huge tube-amp tones for silent practice without disturbing anyone.
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Master Presence Control
Rear-panel “set and forget” control to tailor brightness for different rigs and rooms.
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Flexible Footswitch Modes
Choose between bypass or always-on channel switching.
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AMPWORX Modelling Technology
Ultra-low latency, massive dynamic range, and realistic amp feel.
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Pedalboard-Friendly Platform
Takes overdrive, boost, and fuzz pedals exceptionally well.
Ideal For
- Classic rock & blues guitarists
- Players chasing authentic British amp tones
- Pedalboard-based rigs
- Direct-to-PA and silent stage setups
- Studio recording & home practice
Technical Overview
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Type: Dual-channel guitar preamp pedal
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Channels: 2 (Normal & High voicings)
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EQ: Independent gain, volume & EQ per channel
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Boost: Integrated 5 dB with Pre/Post option
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Cab Sim: Celestion 4×12 G12M Creamback IR
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Outputs:
- DI Out (cab-simulated)
- Headphone Out (cab-simulated)
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Presence Control: Rear-panel master presence
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Modelling Engine: TC Electronic AMPWORX
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Footswitching: Bypass or channel-change modes
Why Choose the TC Electronic JIMS 45?
The JIMS 45 delivers the soul of a legendary British tube amp with modern flexibility, studio-ready outputs, and pedalboard practicality. Whether you’re recording, gigging, or practicing quietly, it gives you authentic JTM45 tone anywhere—no heavy amp required.
