Tech 21 SansAmp Steve Harris SH1 Signature Bass Guitar Pedal
• All-analog SansAmp™ technology
• Two channel modes with individual Gain and Level controls
• Blend to control the ratio of SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation and your direct instrument signal
• 4-band active EQ, cut or boost ±18dB
• Bite switch to activate a “Steve” boost for extra clank and clarity
• Chromatic tuner
When it comes to Steve’s rig, surprisingly it has barely changed in almost 40 years. What has never changed is his handmade custom pre-amp, the “Alectron,” as well as his prized custom vintage Marshall cabs loaded with EV speakers.
After some serious development and testing, Tech 21 sent the original prototype to Steve when he on tour with British Lion and this is what he had to say about it:
“The tour is going fantastic. And the reason it’s going fantastic is this little thing here. It’s unbelievable. [Andrew Barta] is a real boffin*. Because he’s managed to simulate my EV speaker sounds, which I love so much. And it’s in this little box. Whatever he’s done, he’s made this thing sound like my sound. So, well done, mate.” – Steve Harris
*Translation: Technical Expert.
While this collaboration began as a solution for touring with British Lion, as it wasn’t practical to travel with his full rig for smaller venues, the SH1 has earned a place as a component of his live sound on Iron Maiden’s Legacy of the Beast 2019 tour.
A true hands-on professional, Steve Harris not only formed Iron Maiden (in 1975!), he writes the bulk of their songs, plays multiple instruments, mixes recordings, directs and edits both live and production videos, and sings. As if that wasn’t enough, Steve somehow finds time for British Lion, which he describes as a side project that’s more mainstream rock than metal. Steve Harris is confirmed as one of the world’s greats on bass that has contributed his music with Iron Maiden and British Lion to the multitude of fans all over the planet. His signature gallop and tone is recognized by practically everyone as soon as they hear it.
And yet, he’s enviably humble. Known for his galloping fleet-fingered bass lines, Steve’s distinctive style and tone have, and continue to be, required reading –whether you’re into metal or not. Like Tech 21’s other signature gear, the SH1 is not just for one single tone or genre.
The SH1 is an amazing collaboration between Tech 21 and Steve Harris.
Just before you turn away saying that you’re not a metal fan, the SansAmp SH1 works beautifully in any genre – not just Iron Maiden tunes.
With the comprehensive yet easy to use controls, you can create the widest variety of killer Bass tones with this pedal. At your fingertips is the ability to dial up the signature tones popular bassists such as Phil Lynott, Lemmy, Geezer, Jamerson, Cliff Burton, Genesis (Lamb Style), and Deep Purple (Highway Star Style). It also works a treat with country and roots music.
The easy to understand controls provide an expansive range of adjustability so you can dial in a wide spectrum of bass tones as well.
TECH 21 Steve Harris SH1 Signature Pedal
• SKU: SH1
• Electric Bass Guitar Preamp Foot pedal
• Completely analogue SansAmp technology
• 2 Channel modes with independent gain and volume controls
• Active 4-Band EQ ±18 dB boost or cut
• Blend to control the ratio of SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation and your direct instrument signal
• Integrated chromatic tuner
• Integrated speaker simulation
• Controls: 2 x Volume, Blend, High, Low, Mid 2, Mid 1 Comp, 2 x Gain
• Switch: XLR, Speaker Simulation, Bite (Boost)
• Foot switch: Channel 1/2, on and tuner
• DI output: Yes – XLR Balanced
• Input: 6.35mm (1/4″) 4.7megOhm input jack
• Output: 6.35mm (1/4″) Low Impedance jack
• Sturdy metal housing, metal switch and socket
• Includes 9V DC 200mA Universal Power Supply: Model #DC9. “Auto-switching,” self-adjusting 100V240V
• Interchangeable International prong assemblies for EU, UK, Australia/New Zealand for use anywhere in the world
• Dimensions: W197 x D63 x H32 mm
• Weight: 12 oz.
