Based on the classic Wampler "Plexi-Drive" pedal, the Plexi-Drive Deluxe builds on the foundations of the original and gives you considerably more control to shape your sound. With an active 3-band EQ and additional brightness control, the Plexi-Drive Deluxe takes a big step forward in the modern era of pedals. Complete with the perfectly tuned pregain booster, you can get almost any Plexi sound from virtually any amp.
Since the early '60s, Marshall® amplifiers have led the way in rock tones with their legendary tight overdrive and coveted bass response. Early rock legends such as: Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Cream and AC/DC paved the way for creating some of the most iconic rock sounds ever produced and catapulted Marshall® to rock legend.
The Plexi-Drive Deluxe is a direct descendant of the Plexi-Drive Standard but with some improved features. Like the original, the Plexi-Drive Deluxe's unique gain structure can cover everything from Vintage '68-style Plexi tones to the massive rock tones of a JTM-45® cranked to ten or even eleven.
With the addition of an all-new Bass/Mids/Treble 3-band active EQ stack - you can now have even more tonal control. With the bass boost option, you can emulate the feeling of the thump of a 4×12" cabinet (or two) with the flick of a switch and allow you to dial in your low end during gigs at low volume or room volume levels To complement this, we've also added a light switch to add high-end sparkle – making it easier to switch guitars (and amps) from bright to dark. Deluxe also features a one-knob, soft-click pre-gain switch that's phrased as "that garish green overdrive 'valve' with pronounced mids" - to help push your leads into thick overdrive and creamy.
The Plexi-Drive Deluxe will fill your M sound void and give you the crunch, response, boost and feeling your rig craves. Whether you're playing to sold-out crowds or wandering around alone, the Plexi-Drive Deluxe will take your tone and allow you to create your own flavor of rock!
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Volume: This control adjusts the output level of the Plexi-Drive Deluxe.
Bass: Adjusts the amount of bass applied to the affected signal. If you're using a Stratocaster®-style single-coil guitar rather than a humbucker-laden instrument, you may need more bass to "fatten" the sound. When it is completely counterclockwise the tone will be much finer and brighter and when it is completely clockwise it will be fuller, darker and more heavy around the low end.
Mids: Adjusts the total amount of mids applied to the affected signal. You have more control over how much or how little you choose to compose.
Treble: Works the same as the bass and midrange knob, but controls the amount of treble on the affected signal. Again, fully counterclockwise the treble is reduced significantly and clockwise brings it forward.
Bass Boost Switch: This switch provides an extra level of control over the bass frequencies of the pedal by allowing you to kick up the bass nieces. Ideal for fattening single coils, ringing small cabinets, or getting the most out of the higher tone knob setting.
Bright Boost Switch: Opposite the bass boost switch is the bright boost switch. This switch will allow you to add higher frequencies to "light up" seemingly dark mics or amps.
Post Gain Potentiometer: This pot saturates the circuit with a nice, warm overdrive designed to give you those famously powerful tones you love.
Pre Gain Pot: This pot will allow you to dial in that famous “mid-range” overdrive boost to reach the front end of the main gain channel. (Note - 3 band EQ will not affect the boost channel)
Post Gain Switch: This bypass switch is used to engage the main Plexi-drive gain stage of the pedal. We use a true bypass relay because it uses a quieter, smoother switch that is more reliable than traditional bypass switches. Your original tone/signal will not be affected when the pedal is not engaged.
Pre-Gain Switch: This bypass switch will allow you to activate that famous “mid-range” overdrive boost to reach the front end of the main gain channel. We use a true bypass relay because it uses a quieter, smoother switch that is more reliable than traditional bypass switches. Your original tone/signal will not be affected when the pedal is not engaged.