Universal Audio | UAFX Amplifier Pedals
UAFX Puts Emulations of Iconic Amps into Three New Pedals!
Based on classic tweed, top-boost, and ‘65 Reverb amp circuits, UAFX amp pedals boast a handful of speaker, cabinet, and mic options to further shape your tone
Following Universal Audio's leap into the guitar pedal market last year with the debut of its UAFX line of guitar effects pedals, the company that made its name developing pristine digital amp and effects modeling plugins for DAW software platforms has launched a new series of amp modeling pedals!
Now, offering live performers instant access to emulations of some of the most legendary guitar amplifiers, the new UAFX Woodrow ‘55 Instrument Amplifier, Dream ‘65 Reverb Amplifier, and Ruby ‘63 Top Boost Amplifier each feature three period-correct speaker and cabinet pairings, custom boosts, and circuit mods, respectively—plus, UA’s exclusive Dynamic Room Modeling Technology!
Boasting virtually unmatched sonic authenticity, all three amplifier emulation pedals are controllable via Bluetooth connection to the UAFX mobile app for iPhone and Android, featuring exclusive artist and factory presets, customizable footswitches, recallable settings, and more!


Woodrow ‘55 Instrument Amplifier
The UAFX Woodrow ‘55 Instrument Amplifier emulates the “wide-panel” Fender 5E3 Tweed Deluxe tube amplifier, affectionately known as Fender’s “golden unit” released in 1955, which became a favorite among country, blues, and rock players.

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Classic Speaker Options include:
- Jensen 15w Alnico
- Stock Jensen P12R
- 25W Celestion Greenback
Built-in Boost Circuits:
- Korg SDD-3000 preamp
- Maestro Echoplex EP-3 preamp
- Transparent clean boost
Period-correct Cabinet Pairings (Bonus at Registration):
- Marshall 4x12 with Celestion 30W speakers
- Fender 4x10 Bassman cab with blue Jensen speakers
- Fender 1x12 cab w/ orange JBL d120f speaker
Dream ‘65 Reverb Amplifier
The UAFX Dream ‘65 Reverb Amplifier emulates the mid-’60s Fender Reverb amp characterized by its big clean tones and sweet breakup—plus heavenly spring reverb and vibrato circuits—all of which have fundamentally shaped the sound of American music ever since.

QUICK SPECS
Classic Speaker Options include:
- 25W Celestion Greenback
- Original 1965 Oxford Blue Label
- Vintage EVM 12L
Built-in Amp Versions:
- Lead (Dumble mod with Tone Stack lift and Midrange boost)
- Stock with clean boost
- D-Tex (Diaz mod + Dumble mod)
Period-correct Cabinet Pairings (Bonus at Registration):
- Ported 2x12 Dumble cab with Celestion 65W speakers
- 4x10 Fender Super Reverb cab with CTS ceramic speakers
- 2x12 Fender Twin Reverb cab with JBL d120f speakers
Ruby ‘63 Top Boost Amplifier
The UAFX Ruby ‘63 Top Boost Amplifier emulates the vintage '61 non-Top Boost and '64 Top Boost Vox AC30 models to capture the full essence of classic 30W British 2x12 combo, with all the signature bite, sizzle, and chime that epitomized the “golden age” of rock guitar tone.

QUICK SPECS
Classic Speaker Options include:
- Rare 15W Celestion Silver Bulldog
- Original Celestion Blue Bulldog
- Modern Celestion G12H
Built-in Boost & Amp Channel options:
- Brilliant Channel + EP-III Preamp Boost
- Normal Channel + Rangemaster Treble Booster
- Vibrato Channel + Transparent clean boost
Period-correct Cabinet Pairings (Bonus at Registration):
- 1x12 AC15 cab with Blue Bulldog speaker
- 2x12 Matchless cab with Celestion G12H speakers
- 2x12 Boutique cab with Celestion Gold speakers

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