The Hamstead x TPS Redwing is a limited-edition pedal from Hamstead Soundworks, made in collaboration with That Pedal Show. Units are batch numbered, with one owner reporting number #0198, which they described as one of the very last of the first TPS batch1. It runs on 9 to 24V DC center negative and draws 350mA, and among its controls are a Gain knob providing makeup gain of more than +6dB and a Phase In/Out switch1.
Availability and history
The Redwing was produced as a limited edition, with units numbered by batch. One owner reported receiving number #0198, which they described as one of the very last of the first TPS batch1. The pedal's controls include a Gain knob with makeup gain of more than +6dB and a Phase In/Out switch1.
The Redwing is a limited-edition release, with units numbered by batch; one owner reported batch #0198, described as one of the very last of the first TPS batch1. It also draws 350mA at 9 to 24V DC center negative, a current draw that rules out sharing a standard daisy-chain supply with other pedals1.
What it does and how it is controlled
The Redwing is built around analog modulation across five effect types: Chorus and Vibrato, Flanger, Ring Modulation and Rotary Speaker1. For players thinking about dedicated pedals, it overlaps territory covered by Chorus Pedals, Vibrato Pedals, Flanger Pedals and Phaser Pedals-adjacent effects like ring modulation, in a single stereo unit.
The front panel includes a Gain knob that works as makeup gain of more than +6dB, and a Phase In/Out switch1. Around the pedal's edges and inside, the setup runs deeper:
- Control EXP (Speed) input for connecting an expression pedal1
- In jack, accepting stereo via TRS with an internal dip-switch1
- Right Out and Left Out for stereo wet/dry operation1
- Three internal mode switches: Default Power Up Mode (Off/On), Input Mode (Stereo/Mono) and Bypass Mode (Buffer/True)1
- Nine internal trim-pots for deeper adjustment1
The Redwing has no preset storage. Guitar Pedal X's reviewer Stefan Karlsson called this the pedal's one downside: "The only downside is that you can't preserve all those different killer settings - and need to dial them in by ear each." Plan on setting knob positions by ear at each use, with the internal switches and trim-pots handling the fixed setup1.
Stereo and mono use
In Stereo Mode the Redwing runs Stereo Wet/Dry across its Right Out and Left Out jacks, and the input takes a stereo signal over TRS when the internal dip-switch is set for it1. The internal Input Mode switch toggles between Stereo and Mono, so the pedal also sits happily in a single-amp mono chain1.
Power requirements
The Redwing runs on 9-24V DC center negative and draws 350mA1. That draw is high for a single pedal, so a daisy chain shared with other pedals is unlikely to be practical; plan on a dedicated outlet on an isolated power supply.
What reviewers said
Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson reviewed the pedal in January 2025, having received batch #0198, which he described as one of the very last of the first TPS Batch1. On the pedal's character, he wrote:
"it definitely leans towards classic and elegant tones - while you can also fairly easily get into dirty and noisier"
He also noted that the pedal offers a very significant amount of high end sparkle on tap, which he described as essential for classic Electric Mistress tones, and summed the pedal up this way1:
"For an all-analog pedal though - this is about as good as it gets!"
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Questions
Can the Hamstead x TPS Redwing store presets?
No. The Redwing has no preset storage, so settings have to be dialed in by ear each time you use it. That is the one drawback Guitar Pedal X's reviewer flagged, and it is worth knowing before you build a board around the pedal. Three internal mode switches and nine internal trim-pots let you set up the pedal's default behavior, but the knob positions themselves are not remembered.
Does the Redwing work in stereo?
Yes. The Redwing is a stereo modulator. In stereo mode it runs wet/dry across Right Out and Left Out, and the input accepts stereo via a TRS connection with an internal dip-switch setting. An internal Input Mode switch toggles between Stereo and Mono, so it also works in a mono rig.
Can the Redwing be used with an expression pedal?
Yes. The Redwing has a Control EXP (Speed) input, which lets an expression pedal take over control of the speed, in the manner of an expression input on a Chorus Pedals or Flanger Pedals.
Is the Redwing true bypass or buffered?
Both are available. An internal Bypass Mode switch selects between Buffer and True bypass, so you can choose based on the rest of your rig.
How much does the Hamstead x TPS Redwing cost in the US?
Guitar Pedal X listed the Redwing at $559 in the United States, with a UK price of £429, as of January 2025.
Where can the Redwing manual be found?
The manual is available as a PDF download, linked from the Guitar Pedal X review of the pedal.
Sources (1)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2025-01-15
