Description
TC Electronic V550 Dual Channel Guitar Preamp Pedal
5150-Style High-Gain Amp Tones with Dual Channels, Cab Sim & DI Output
Legendary High-Gain Tone, Reinvented for Your Pedalboard
The TC Electronic V550 Dual Channel Guitar Preamp Pedal faithfully recreates the tone, feel, and response of the iconic 1992 MK1 script-logo 5150 tube amplifier—now in a compact, pedalboard-ready format. Powered by TC’s AMPWORX modelling technology, the V550 delivers massive dynamics, ultra-low latency, and the authentic punch guitarists expect from one of the most legendary high-gain amps of all time.
With two independent channels, integrated boost, and official Celestion 4×12 G12M Heritage cabinet simulation, the V550 is equally at home on stage, in the studio, or practising silently through headphones.
Key Features
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Authentic 5150-Style Amp Modelling
Captures the raw aggression, clarity, and touch response of the classic MK1 5150.
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Two Independent Channels
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Green Channel (Rhythm / Crunch): From pristine cleans to hard-rock crunch
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Red Channel (Lead): Saturated gain for heavy rock, classic shred & brutal metal
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Integrated 5 dB Booster
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 volume for solos
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Official Celestion Cab Sim IR
Built-in Celestion 4×12 G12M Heritage IR on both DI output and headphone output.
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Dedicated DI Output
Go straight to PA systems or audio interfaces for gig-ready and studio-ready tones.
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Dedicated Headphone Output
Practice silently with full tube-amp realism—no neighbours harmed.
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Master Presence Control
Rear-panel “set and forget” control to fine-tune brightness for any rig or room.
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Flexible Footswitch Modes
Choose between true bypass or always-on channel switching.
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AMPWORX Modelling Technology
Huge dynamic range, realistic feel, and ultra-low latency.
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Pedalboard Friendly Platform
Takes the drive and boost pedals exceptionally well.
Ideal For
- Rock & metal guitarists
- Players chasing authentic 5150-style tones
- Pedalboard-based rigs
- Direct-to-PA or silent stage setups
- Home recording & practice
- Touring musicians wanting amp tone without the weight
Technical Overview
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Type: Dual-channel guitar preamp pedal
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Channels: 2 (Green / Red)
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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 Heritage 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: TC Electronic AMPWORX
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Footswitching: Bypass or channel change modes
Why Choose the TC Electronic V550?
The V550 delivers one of the most iconic high-gain amp sounds in history with modern flexibility, studio-ready outputs, and pedalboard convenience. Whether you’re playing live, recording direct, or practising silently, it gives you a huge, authoritative guitar tone—anywhere.
