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Description

Unleash your inner rock god with the Tone City Model M V2 - Distortion / Amp-In-A-Box. This compact powerhouse captures the legendary British Plexi sound, delivering a dynamic range that spans from the mellow overdrive of the 60s to ferocious high-gain tones. Whether you’re strumming classic rock riffs or shredding through modern metal, the Model M V2 ensures each note resonates with clarity and power.

Featuring two meticulously crafted distortion channels, you can switch effortlessly between crunchy warmth and aggressive high-gain. The innovative switchable boost section allows for further tonal exploration, offering the flexibility to use it alone or in tandem with the distortion circuit. The amp-like response of this pedal reacts beautifully to your guitar’s volume knob, providing a clean-up that feels as natural as your own touch.

Engineered with a focus on sound integrity, this upgraded version boasts a wider gain range and an improved signal-to-noise ratio, ensuring your tone remains pristine at any volume. With true bypass, your signal stays pure when the pedal is disengaged, while the durable metal housing ensures it withstands the rigors of the road.

Key Features:

  • Classic British Plexi-style tone
  • Two selectable distortion channels: Crunch and High Gain
  • Switchable and adjustable boost section
  • Amp-like response with dynamic clean-up
  • True bypass for uncolored signal
  • Controls for Boost, Tone, Volume, High Gain, Crunch
  • Model toggle switch
  • Dual Bypass footswitches: Boost / Start
  • Status LED for each section
  • Metal housing for durability
  • Input/Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power supply: 9 V DC (not included), Power consumption: 45 mA

Owner's manual

Tone City Model M V2 - Distortion / Amp-In-A-Box User Manual

Product specs

Available since June 2022
Overdrive No
Distortion Yes
Fuzz No
Metal No

FAQs

What type of distortion does the Tone City Model M V2 provide?

The Tone City Model M V2 is designed to emulate the classic British amp distortion, delivering a rich and dynamic tone that is reminiscent of vintage Marshall amplifiers.

Is the Tone City Model M V2 suitable for playing metal music?

The Tone City Model M V2 is not specifically designed for metal; it focuses on classic distortion tones more suitable for rock and blues genres.

Can the Tone City Model M V2 be used with a clean amp setup?

Yes, the Tone City Model M V2 is perfect for adding a classic amp-like distortion to a clean amplifier setup, providing versatility in tone shaping.

Does the Tone City Model M V2 require a specific power supply?

The Tone City Model M V2 requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most guitar pedals.

How does the Tone City Model M V2 differ from other distortion pedals?

The Tone City Model M V2 stands out by offering an "amp-in-a-box" experience, emulating the sound and feel of a classic British amplifier rather than just adding distortion.

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Plus besoin d'acheter d'amplis MARSHALL avec cette pédale !

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Plus besoin d'acheter d'amplis MARSHALL avec cette pédale !

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Reviews

PROS

  • Versatile for rock, punk, and blues genres

  • Features both boost and distortion, enhancing flexibility

  • Clean boost reminiscent of the "klon circuit"

  • Offers both crunch and high-gain settings

  • Enables warm, Marshall-like tones

  • Adds a third mid-gain channel to 2 channel amps

  • Adjustable boost function for solos

  • Robust build quality

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Owner Insights

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Features and functionality

  • The Model M V2 offers two channels—High Gain and Crunch—plus a boost, providing more flexibility than single-channel pedals.

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Comparisons

  • The Model M V2 is often compared to the Golden Plexi, with the former offering more functionality and a larger footprint, while both emulate Marshall tones.

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  • Owners find the Tone City Model M preferable for a clearer, less muffled tone compared to the Wampler Plexi Deluxe, which some users describe as too dark.

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  • The Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret is highlighted as a superior alternative to both the Wampler Plexi Deluxe and Tone City pedals for authentic Plexi tones.

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Value and pricing

  • For budget-conscious buyers, the Model M V2 can be found used on eBay for around £33, offering significant savings over new retail prices.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Model M V2 delivers an aggressive Marshall Plexi style tone, suitable for early Van Halen and high-gain rock styles.

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Build quality

  • Tone City pedals, including the Model M V2, are housed in metal enclosures, ensuring durability for both beginner and intermediate players.

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User experience

  • Users note difficulty with the Wampler Plexi Deluxe's tone, describing it as sounding like a compressed wah pedal, particularly in neck pickup positions.

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  • Some users transition from the Golden Plexi to the Model M for improved sound satisfaction, despite preferring certain design aspects of the Wampler.

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In this YouTube gear demo video uploaded by NeoGeofanatic himself on his official YouTube channel, you can see NeoGeofanatic holding the Tone City Model M V2 in his hand at 1:53 into the video and playing guitar with the pedal switched on starting at 4:50 into the video.

NeoGeofanatic is using the second version (V2) of the Tone City Model M in the video, since it has the channel and boost sections switched around on the pedal's layout and it's possible to use the boost feature separately. Also, the channel switch is seen located on the center of the pedal, on the first version of the Model M it is more on the right side.

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