TC Electronic Afterglow Chorus Pedal – Used

Quick Product Summary

The TC Electronic Afterglow Chorus is a straightforward analogue modulation pedal designed to deliver warm, lush chorus sounds with an unmistakably vintage character. Its bucket-brigade circuit provides everything from subtle movement and gentle widening to deep, swirling modulation.

This used example is in Good condition, showing visible signs of previous ownership and regular pedalboard use. With dedicated Rate, Depth and Mix controls, it offers plenty of adjustment while remaining quick and intuitive to use.

What Makes the TC Electronic Afterglow Chorus Special?

At the heart of the Afterglow is an all-analogue bucket-brigade circuit, giving the pedal the smooth, slightly warm character associated with classic analogue chorus designs. The Rate and Depth controls determine the speed and intensity of the modulation, while Mix lets you decide how strongly the chorus is blended with your original signal.

Its uncomplicated three-control layout makes it easy to find useful sounds quickly, whether you want a barely noticeable shimmer behind clean chords or a deeper chorus effect for atmospheric and vintage-inspired guitar parts.

Who Is It For?

The Afterglow Chorus is ideal for guitarists looking for classic analogue chorus without menus, presets or complicated secondary functions.

It works particularly well for clean rhythm guitar, indie, alternative, classic rock, pop, ambient and 1980s-inspired sounds, while restrained settings can add subtle width to almost any guitar tone.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Effect Type	Analogue Chorus
Condition	Used – Good
Circuit	Analogue Bucket Brigade
Controls	Rate, Depth, Mix
Audio	Mono
Bypass	True Bypass
Battery Operation	Yes
Power	9V DC or 9V Battery
Current Draw	Less Than 20mA

Condition Overview

Condition Grade: Good

This pedal is in good used condition, with visible cosmetic signs of previous ownership and normal pedalboard use.

It remains a solid working example suitable for rehearsal, recording and live performance.

What’s Included?

• TC Electronic Afterglow Chorus Pedal

• No power supply included

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Effect Type	Chorus
Circuit Type	All-Analogue Bucket Brigade
Rate Control	Modulation Speed
Depth Control	Modulation Intensity
Mix Control	Effect / Dry Signal Blend
Input	1 x 1/4" TS
Output	1 x 1/4" TS
Input Impedance	Greater Than 450 kΩ
Output Impedance	1 kΩ
Bypass	True Bypass
External Power	9V DC
Polarity	Centre Negative
Recommended Supply Capacity	100mA or Greater
Current Consumption	Less Than 20mA
Battery Operation	1 x 9V Battery
Dimensions	Approx. 58 x 74 x 132mm
Weight	Approx. 0.5kg

Power Requirements

The TC Electronic Afterglow Chorus can be powered using a standard 9V battery or a suitable regulated 9V DC centre-negative power supply.

The pedal draws less than 20mA, with TC Electronic specifying a power supply capable of delivering more than 100mA.

No external power supply is included with this used pedal.

FAQs

What type of chorus is the TC Electronic Afterglow?

The Afterglow is an analogue chorus pedal using a bucket-brigade circuit for a warm, vintage-style modulation character.

What does the Rate control do?

Rate adjusts the speed of the modulation, ranging from slower sweeping movement to faster chorus effects.

What does the Depth control do?

Depth determines how strongly the signal is modulated, allowing anything from subtle movement to much deeper chorus sounds.

What does the Mix control do?

Mix adjusts how much of the processed chorus signal is blended with your unaffected guitar sound.

Is the Afterglow analogue?

Yes. It uses an all-analogue bucket-brigade chorus circuit.

Can it produce subtle chorus sounds?

Yes. Lower Depth and Mix settings can add gentle movement and width without making the modulation overly obvious.

Can it produce deeper vintage-style chorus?

Yes. Increasing the Depth and Mix controls produces a stronger, richer modulation effect suited to classic chorus sounds.

Does it work well with clean guitar?

Yes. Clean chords, arpeggios and rhythm parts are particularly well suited to the Afterglow's warm analogue modulation.

Can it be used with overdrive and distortion?

Yes. Chorus can be placed before or after gain pedals depending on whether you want a more integrated or more pronounced modulation effect.

Does it use true bypass?

Yes. The Afterglow operates in true bypass when disengaged.

Can it run from a battery?

Yes. It can operate from a standard 9V battery.

How much current does it draw?

The Afterglow consumes less than 20mA.

Is a power supply included?

No. No power supply is included with this used pedal.

What condition is this example in?

This example is graded Good, with visible signs of previous use consistent with a pre-owned effects pedal.

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