ThorpyFX Scarlet Tunic Analog Amp Emulator Pedal (Mermaid Sparkle Summer Edition)

£265.00

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Especially for Summer 2024, this special edition ThorpyFX Scarlet Tunic in Mermaid Sparkle is limited to only 100 units worldwide! Adding a touch of near holographic seaside splendour to your pedalboard this limited run will not last long!

ThorpyFX label their Scarlet Tunic pedal an “analog amp emulator”. But which particular amp does it emulate? Well, the project came about when guitarist Lee Harris (of Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets) asked the company to create a stompbox that could mimic the sound of a rare Selmer Treble & Bass 50 amplifier — famously used by Syd Barrett in early Pink Floyd music. As Saucerful of Secrets specialise in performing early Pink Floyd material, he wanted the pedal to provide those vintage amp tones so that he could sound as authentic as possible whilst playing on the Saucerful of Secrets World Tour.

Going Above & Beyond, in Typical ThorpyFX Fashion!

ThorpyFX ensured that the Selmer was covered tonally during the pedal’s development phase. But, as always, they went further than the initial scope of design and ensured that the Scarlet Tunic could convincingly achieve DR103 and AC30-style tones too. It’s almost like a greatest hits of British amp sounds in a pedalboard-friendly box! Fitted with a high-quality transformer, the pedal reacts to your playing and distorts like a full-sized amplifier would.

How Do I Use the Scarlet Tunic Pedal?

The ThorpyFX Scarlet Tunic can work fantastically well with your existing amp and pedal setup; making it easy to integrate into your current rig. You can therefore think of it as a tweakable preamp pedal, or a sophisticated overdrive. Use it into the front-end of your amp to harness classic sounds; giving your amplifier a completely new voice and transforming it into a British powerhouse! Tested worldwide during its development on the biggest of stages, you can be confident that the Scarlet Tunic will deliver.

Controls

  • MASTER: Use this control to increase the volume output of the pedal. This balances with the gain knob and sensitivity switch.
  • GAIN: Increases the level of drive available on the pedal. Everything from lightly crispy, through to full-on amp saturation is available. The scope of this control is affected by the sensitivity switch.
  • TREBLE: Allows you to tweak the treble response of the pedal. Counter-clockwise yields smoother sounds, whilst clockwise produces brighter tones.
  • BASS: Influences the bass response of the pedal. Counter-clockwise yields a thinner sound, whilst clockwise forms a darker timbre.
  • PRESENCE: A powerful control that affects the upper mid-range response of the Scarlet Tunic; changing the character of the pedal entirely.
  • DEEP SWITCH: This influences the low-end character of the pedal and acts like a master bass control.
  • BRIGHT SWITCH: Affects the brightness of the pedal and acts like a master highs control.
  • SENS SWITCH: This changes the gain character of the pedal and is like the 1/2 or ‘hi/lo’ input jack option you find on old-school amps, but with 3 gain levels.

Specifications

  • Power: 9V DC, centre negative (the voltage is bumped up to 18V internally). PSU not included.

Ingredient Allergy Warning : Product may contain nuts.

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

Brand

ThorpyFX

ThorpyFX is a British company renowned for designing and manufacturing high-quality guitar effects pedals. Founded by Adrian Thorpe, a former British Army officer, the company is celebrated for its meticulous attention to detail, innovative circuit designs, and durable construction.

ThorpyFX pedals are highly regarded by musicians for their tonal clarity, versatility, and unique soundscapes, making them popular among both professional and amateur guitarists. The company has gained a strong reputation in the boutique pedal market, with each pedal handcrafted and rigorously tested to ensure exceptional performance.

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Guitar Pedals

Preamp Pedals

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Guitar Pedals

Your pedal is like a signature dish for your sound — a flavour-packed creation that transforms the bland ingredients of your guitar into something unforgettable. Each one adds its own seasoning, texture, and heat, turning a simple meal into a feast of tone.

These tasty little boxes sit in a row, like plates on a buffet, letting you mix and match flavours as you play. With one tap of your foot, you can swap sweet for spicy, subtle for smoky, and serve up something completely new. From the comfort food of warm overdrive to the fiery kick of fuzz, from smooth jazz sauce to heavy-metal spice, pedals give players a full menu of options to express their taste.  And just like with food, once you’ve tried one dish, you’ll want to sample them all.

Collecting, trading, and discovering new flavours soon becomes part of the joy of being a tone-loving gourmet geek with a guitar.

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This is brand new, fresh in, and a UK warranty is included. New Gear always comes from trusted UK music retailers.

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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Volume

Volume pedals control the output level of a guitar signal using a foot-operated treadle. They allow smooth volume swells, dynamic control during playing, and easy muting between songs. Volume pedals can be placed at different points in the signal chain to either control overall loudness or adjust gain and drive behaviour when positioned before distortion or overdrive pedals.

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