Description

Tone City Golden Plexi $49!

The Tone City Golden Plexi is a compact overdrive pedal designed to emulate the classic tones of a vintage Marshall Plexi amplifier. Known for its ability to deliver the rich, dynamic sound of cranked Plexi amps in a small, affordable package, the Golden Plexi is a popular choice among guitarists seeking classic rock and blues tones. Despite its budget-friendly price, the pedal offers high-quality construction and excellent sound, making it a valuable addition to any pedalboard.

Key Features

Sound Characteristics

  • Plexi-Inspired Overdrive: The Golden Plexi is designed to replicate the overdriven sound of a Marshall Plexi amp, offering a warm, dynamic, and responsive overdrive that ranges from mild crunch to full-on rock distortion.
  • Dynamic Response: The pedal is sensitive to your guitar’s volume and picking dynamics, allowing you to clean up the sound by rolling back the guitar’s volume knob or playing more softly.
  • Classic Rock Tone: Ideal for classic rock, blues, and hard rock, the Golden Plexi provides the type of sound that defined the tones of the late ’60s and ’70s rock music.

Controls and Interface

  • Gain: Adjusts the amount of overdrive, from subtle crunch to more aggressive distortion. At lower settings, the pedal offers a light breakup, while higher settings provide thick, saturated tones.
  • Tone: Controls the EQ of the overdrive, allowing you to shape the brightness or warmth of your sound. This control helps dial in the perfect balance of highs and lows to suit your guitar and amplifier.
  • Volume: Sets the overall output level of the pedal, enabling you to match the pedal’s output with your clean signal or use it as a boost.

Build and Design

  • Compact Size: The Golden Plexi is housed in a small, pedalboard-friendly enclosure, making it easy to fit on even the most crowded pedalboards.
  • Sturdy Construction: Despite its size and price, the pedal is built with durability in mind, featuring a robust metal chassis that can withstand regular use.
  • True Bypass: The pedal features true bypass switching, ensuring that your guitar signal remains uncolored when the pedal is turned off.

Connectivity

  • Input: 1/4″ mono input jack for connecting your guitar.
  • Output: 1/4″ mono output jack for connecting to your amplifier or other pedals.
  • Power Supply: The pedal operates on a standard 9V DC power supply (center-negative). It does not have a battery compartment, so external power is required.

Applications

  • Classic Rock and Blues: The Golden Plexi excels at delivering the overdriven tones associated with classic rock and blues, making it perfect for players in these genres.
  • Boosting an Amp: The pedal can be used to push a tube amp into overdrive, providing an additional layer of saturation and sustain.
  • Portable Solution: Due to its small size, the Golden Plexi is ideal for guitarists who need a portable, easy-to-carry overdrive solution for gigs and rehearsals.

Specifications

  • Controls: Gain, Tone, Volume
  • Bypass: True bypass
  • Power Supply: 9V DC power adapter (center-negative, not included)
  • Input: 1/4″ instrument input
  • Output: 1/4″ instrument output

Country of Manufacture

  • China: Tone City pedals, including the Golden Plexi, are manufactured in China, which allows the brand to offer high-quality pedals at an affordable price.

Notable Features

  • Plexi-Inspired Overdrive: Delivers the classic sound of a cranked Plexi amp in a small, affordable pedal.
  • True Bypass: Ensures your signal remains unaltered when the pedal is disengaged.
  • Compact and Durable: Small, sturdy design makes it a practical choice for any guitarist’s pedalboard.

The Tone City Golden Plexi is a fantastic overdrive pedal that provides the warm, dynamic tones of a vintage Marshall Plexi amplifier in a compact and affordable package. With its responsive controls and robust build, the Golden Plexi is perfect for guitarists seeking classic rock and blues tones without breaking the bank. Whether you’re looking to add a touch of crunch to your clean sound or push your amp into full-blown distortion, the Golden Plexi offers a versatile and high-quality solution for achieving those legendary Plexi tones.

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