TC Electronic El Cambo Classic Tube Overdrive

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TC Electronic El Cambo Classic Tube Overdrive

Name: TC Electronic El Cambo Classic Tube Overdrive
Brand: TC Electronic
SKU: TC-190
Availability: InStock

Retailing in the region of £34.99

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Here’s What TC Electronic Say About the El Cambo Overdrive:

As far as versatile and ubiquitous effects go, an overdrive emulating a pushed tube amp is as good as it gets. EL CAMBO fattens up your tone with a little (or a lot) of extra girth around the waist, providing that highly sought-after midrange “oomph” that cuts through the mix, especially when your band is pushing hard decibels. This particular gritty honk gives your guitar a powerful voice that is ideal for a singing blues solo, and it’s also perfect for a hard rockin’ lead boost over the top of your amp’s already overdriven sound. Crank it up and testify!

Key Features

Vintage and authentic sounding overdrive pedal
Shape the scream of your tube drive with the 3-knob interface
Classic blues rock tones that conjure up the great masters of the genre
True bypass for ultimate signal integrity
“Built-like-a-tank” metal chassis

A Mountain of Mids

EL CAMBO OVERDRIVE delivers a distinct midrange boost, one that can instantly warm up your tone, even if it’s a bit too jangly to cut through a loud rhythm section. Thanks to its symmetrical clipping overdrive circuit, the harmonic saturation is amazingly fluid and musical sounding.

Boost into Epic Solo-Mode

With plenty of gain and boost on tap, EL CAMBO can be tailored to work in almost any setting. From adding just a bit of push to your preamp with subtle warmth to your tone, to a screaming overdrive with singing sustain and thickness, EL CAMBO gets you there. Whether the moment calls for blistering Texas-style blues, soulful pop ballads or classic rock riffs – EL CAMBO fits the bill!

Roadworthy

Made from a sturdy metal housing, this all-analog overdrive will last for years and years without losing that warm tube saturation tone. EL CAMBO’s top-mounted jacks help save pedal board space and corral your cables, while the true bypass operation keeps your signal nice and clean.

Specifications

Power: 9V battery or the PSU-SB DC power supply (not included)

Additional information

Weight	0.5 kg

Brand

TC Electronic

TC Electronic are known for innovative, studio-quality effects that combine great tone with modern technology. Founded in Denmark, they’ve shaped the sound of countless players with classics like the Hall of Fame Reverb, Flashback Delay, and Ditto Looper. Their gear is built for reliability and ease of use, offering a range of features that include lush ambient effects and precise tone shaping. Whether on stage or in the studio, TC Electronic deliver professional sound and creative flexibility trusted by musicians worldwide.

TC Electronic’s product lineup includes a wide range of guitar effects pedals known for their pristine sound quality, versatility, and cutting-edge features. From classic effects like delays, reverbs, and choruses to more experimental and unique pedals, TC Electronic offers a comprehensive selection to suit a wide range of playing styles and preferences.

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Overdrive

Like a golden layer of melted cheese — warm, gooey, and just put it all over. It adds just the right amount of richness and grit, turning a clean signal into something smooth and savoury. Designed to mimic the natural breakup of a tube amp pushed to its sweet spot, overdrive delivers the flavour of classic rock and blues in every bite. From creamy mid-gain warmth to crisp edge-of-breakup sparkle, it’s the comfort food of guitar tone — simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile. Whether it’s a mild crunch or a full-bodied roar, overdrive is where good taste begins.

Preamp

A preamp pedal shapes and boosts your guitar’s signal before it reaches your amp or recording interface, giving you control over tone, gain, and headroom. It acts as the first stage of amplification, adding warmth, clarity, and character while preparing your signal for the next part of the chain. Some preamps emulate the response of classic valve circuits, while others offer clean, transparent tone shaping ideal for acoustic instruments or direct recording setups.

Used on its own, a preamp pedal can serve as the foundation of your tone, providing a consistent core sound wherever you play. When combined with other effects, it enhances dynamics and helps each pedal sound more defined and natural. Whether you’re looking to push your amp harder, bring life to a dull signal, or refine your sound for the studio, a good preamp pedal adds presence, punch, and musicality to any rig.

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