Available at Kitarshokak, this ART SGX 2000 is a rack-mount guitar effects processor from the golden era of 1990s digital processors, particularly interesting for its combination of tube preamp, digital effects, MIDI control and rack system integration possibilities.

The unit is in practically like-new condition, has had one owner, and retains its original box with the polystyrene foam, as well as the original ART manuals, sticker and folder.

The unit has been tested and is working correctly.

Specifications

• Brand: ART
• Model: SGX 2000
• Type: Guitar effects processor / preamp
• Format: 19″ rack
• Tube: 12AX7
• Processing: Digital
• Presets: 200
• Effects: More than 70 types of effects
• MIDI: Yes
• Effects loops: 2
• Equalization: 7-band graphic EQ
• Tuner: Guitar / bass
• Inputs and outputs: Stereo
• Accessories: Original box, polystyrene foam, manuals, sticker and ART folder
• Owners: One owner

 

Sound Character

The ART SGX 2000 belongs to a generation of processors that combined the concept of a rack-mounted guitar preamp with a comprehensive digital effects section, offering a wide range of possibilities within a single unit for building a guitar rack system.

The use of a 12AX7 tube in the preamp section, together with digital effects processing, is part of the SGX 2000’s characteristic architecture.

It is particularly interesting for:

• Rock
• Hard Rock
• Heavy Metal
• Classic Rock
• 1980s and 1990s rack sounds
• Guitar rack systems
• Studio
• Live use
• MIDI processing
• Vintage gear recreation projects

 

ART SGX 2000 Guitar Effects Processor / Preamp

The SGX 2000 is particularly representative of an era when rack guitar systems made it possible to combine preamp, distortion, modulation, delay, reverb, equalization and other processing within a single unit.

Its rack format and MIDI capabilities allow it to be integrated into more complex systems together with power amps, amplifiers, MIDI controllers and other processors.

In addition to its processing capabilities, it retains the appeal of a piece of equipment from a specific period in the development of digital technology for guitar.

Why It Is Special

This particular unit brings together several especially interesting features:

• Practically like-new condition
• One owner
• Original box including the original polystyrene foam
• Original ART folder with original manual and ART sticker
• Digital processing
• 200 presets
• More than 70 types of effects
• MIDI
• 2 effects loops
• 7-band graphic EQ

 

The preservation of the original box with its interior protection, together with the original ART documentation and accessories, makes this unit particularly interesting for anyone looking for an SGX 2000 in exceptional condition and with the original package as complete as possible.

Condition

Practically like new.

The unit has had one owner and is in exceptional overall condition.

It retains the original box with the polystyrene foam, the manuals, sticker and original ART folder.

The unit has been tested and is working correctly.

The photographs form part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.

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Demo Video

A demonstration video of the ART SGX 2000 will be published to show its operation and some of its sonic possibilities.

Vintage Gear Tour Experience

This ART SGX 2000 can be tested at our facilities by appointment as part of the Kitarshokak Vintage Gear Tour experience.

During the session, you will have access to a controlled environment where you can test the processor and receive personalised advice and assistance on integrating it with different amplifiers, power amps, guitars and other equipment from the Kitarshokak Backline collection.

You will be able to experience its possibilities, response and character within a guitar rack system first-hand.

If the purchase is not completed, the session is considered a technical consultation and testing service, with the applicable session fee.