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Description
Unleash your musical creativity with the Fulltone PlimSoul, a versatile beast of an overdrive effects pedal. Equipped with a unique two-stage clipping circuitry, this pedal provides a broad range of tonal possibilities, from a subtle, warm overdrive to a gritty, full-bodied distortion. Its intuitive controls for level, sustain, and hi-cut offer precise command over your sound, making it an ideal choice for musicians who crave both overdrive and distortion. Why choose one when the Fulltone PlimSoul offers the best of both worlds?
Key Features:
- Versatile overdrive effects pedal
- Unique two-stage clipping circuitry
- Controls for level, sustain, and hi-cut for precise sound shaping
- Capable of producing both warm overdrive and gritty distortion
- Ideal for musicians who want flexibility in their sound
Product specs
| Brand | Fulltone |
| Model | PlimSoul |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 2000s |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Distortion Pedals, Overdrive and Boost Pedals |
FAQs
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What type of overdrive does the Fulltone PlimSoul provide?
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The Fulltone PlimSoul offers a unique two-stage overdrive, combining soft-clipping and hard-clipping circuits to deliver a versatile range of tones from smooth bluesy overdrive to aggressive distortion.
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Can the Fulltone PlimSoul operate at different voltages?
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Yes, the Fulltone PlimSoul can run on both 9 volts and 18 volts, allowing for increased headroom and dynamic range when using the higher voltage.
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Is the Fulltone PlimSoul suitable for both rhythm and lead guitar playing?
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Absolutely, the PlimSoul's dual-stage overdrive makes it versatile enough for both rhythm and lead playing, offering rich harmonic content and sustain for solos while maintaining clarity for chords.
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Does the Fulltone PlimSoul have true bypass switching?
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Yes, the Fulltone PlimSoul features true bypass switching, ensuring that your guitar's tone remains unaffected when the pedal is not engaged.
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How does the LED on the Fulltone PlimSoul function?
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The LED on the Fulltone PlimSoul varies in brightness based on the level of distortion and the intensity of your playing, providing a visual indication of the pedal's effect.
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Reviews
PROS
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Offers interesting mid boost, great for cutting through mixes
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Two separate gain stages for versatile overdrive and grit adjustment
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Buttery smooth to hard rock snarl tone versatility
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Ideal for achieving 70's rock sounds and heavy distortion without buzz-saw effect
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Works well with both single coils and humbucker pickups, touch-sensitive
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Cleans up nicely using the guitar's volume control
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Can run on 18v for more dynamic range
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Compatible with a wide range of amplifiers for various tones
CONS
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Not suitable for metal or chuggy sound preferences
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Performance highly depends on the amp; may sound dark with incompatible amps
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Has a very narrow sweet spot in some setups
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Sold by some due to saving for other gear, indicating possible better alternatives
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fulltone PlimSoul.
Use cases and applications
Features and functionality
Comparisons
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The PlimSoul reaches levels of distortion that the Fulltone OCD cannot achieve, with the OCD maxing out at approximately 75% of the PlimSoul's capacity.
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The EQD Plumes is suggested as an alternative, noted for its TS variant design with optional hard clipping, which can mimic the PlimSoul's tonal characteristics.
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Users recommend considering the Wampler Pinnacle and MXR Custom Badass '78 Distortion for those seeking a "brown sound" similar to the PlimSoul.
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Mods and upgrades
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Pairing the PlimSoul with a Soul Food or other Klone-style pedal enhances its performance, delivering tones reminiscent of J Mascis and Hendrix.
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Some owners propose building a clone of the PlimSoul using available schematics, indicating interest in personalizing the pedal's circuit.
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DIY enthusiasts can build a PlimSoul clone using kits from sites like puzzlesounds.com, offering a personalized touch to the pedal's circuit.
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User experience
Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 7 Reviews and 18 Ratings
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Fultone Pilimsoul Blues sound
Heart of my sound, use it with 18v to have more dynamic range. With my strat, Blues pover solo, My setting is level 10 o'clock, Sustain 2 o'clock, Hi cut 3 o'clock. Stage 2 some times i blend in just a touch.
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Dig the Sweet Spot
I really can soak in the sound from this pedal. It has a very narrow range of awesome in my setup, but I've found the sweet spot and it is a languid pot o' honey. Such a narrow range... having spent more time with this pedal, I rarely use it. Perhaps with another rig it would reach its full potential, but with my current setup, not so much. ~m
Fulltone PlimSoul
I was looking for a Jeff beck vibe in a pedal. The PlimSoul nailed it. Is touch sensitive, When using Single Coils or Humbucker pickups, Cleans up with the guitar's volume control. The Stage 2 to my ears is more like a blend for amount of gain with stage one.
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tight
honestly still working with this but what I've gotten out of it I like so far haha
Artist usage
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"This is another true bypass pedal, hand made using only the finest components in California by a guy named Michael Fuller" - The Captain at 12:30 of this #product-demo. Rob can be seeing playing through it at 12:58.
Steve Jones is seen using the Fulltone PlimSoul overdrive effects pedal in a photograph from Getty Images.
Peter Frampton is listed as an artist who uses the Fulltone PlimSoul overdrive pedal, as noted on Fulltone's official website.
Mentioned in this June 5, 2019 Music Radar interview.
“Pedals are all Fulltone stuff. At the moment I’m using the Deja’Vibe and a WahFull, which is something [Michael Fuller] built for me some years ago, basically a wah set in one position. I’m using the Clyde Wah and a combination of these three: Fat-Boost, my signature overdrive [the Robin Trower Overdrive] and the Plimsoul - any one or two of those as overdrives.
Used on album "No More Worlds to Conquer", according to interview published in November 2022 Guitar World issue.
In the YouTube video titled "FULLTONE PLIMSOUL OVERDRIVE IS DIRTY," Tyler Larson demonstrates his use of the Fulltone PlimSoul overdrive pedal.
According to Fulltone's website, Scott uses a Plimsoul pedal.
"And then, if I wanted a high gain solo, I use two or three different ones. I use mainly the Klon Centaur and I use a Maxon SD-9 and a Fulltone PlimSoul. Those are my three favorite distortion pedals." - Guitar.com
At the beginning of the video you can see the Fulltone Plimsoul on her pedalboard.
"On the ground I have a bunch of pedals: the BCM Brian May, a whiteface Rat reissue, a Menatone Blue Collar overdrive, a Fulltone Plimsoul, a Line 6 M9, a Fulltone Clyde wah, a Boss RC-30 looper and the TC Flashback delay – but that's the one you can buy only through Pro Guitar Shop.com. They call it the Alter Ego. I also have the Strymon El Capistan tape echo."
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