Wampler Plexi Drive

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Experience the magic of vintage Marshall amplifiers with the Wampler Plexi Drive. This compact overdrive effects pedal is a tribute to the iconic Marshall heads from the '60s and early '70s. It offers the unique bright and crunchy drive that defined the rock 'n' roll era, all in one compact and portable package. No need to spend a fortune or break your back carrying a full stack, the Wampler Plexi Drive is your accessible ticket to the time-honored tones of rock legends.

Key Features:

Compact overdrive effects pedal
Replicates the tone of vintage Marshall amplifiers
Bright, crunchy drive characteristic
Portable and affordable solution for achieving classic rock tones

Product specs

Brand	Wampler
Model	Plexi Drive
Finish	White
Year	2010s
Made In	United States
Categories	Distortion Pedals

FAQs

What type of power supply does the Wampler Plexi Drive require?: The Wampler Plexi Drive requires a 9V DC power supply, regulated, with a center pin negative configuration. It can also be powered by a 9V battery.
What kind of tones can I expect from the Wampler Plexi Drive for rock music?: The Wampler Plexi Drive is designed to emulate the classic British "Plexi" sound, delivering rich, dynamic overdrive tones that are ideal for rock music. It provides a vintage Marshall amp-like sound with a responsive and touch-sensitive feel.
Is the Wampler Plexi Drive suitable for use with both humbuckers and single-coil pickups?: Yes, the Wampler Plexi Drive works well with both humbuckers and single-coil pickups, offering versatile tone-shaping capabilities that complement a wide range of guitar styles and pickup configurations.
How does the Wampler Plexi Drive differ from the Wampler Plexi-Drive Deluxe?: The Wampler Plexi Drive is a simpler version focused on delivering classic Plexi tones, while the Plexi-Drive Deluxe includes additional features like a 3-band EQ and a pregain booster for more tone-shaping options and flexibility.
Does the Wampler Plexi Drive work well with other pedals in a signal chain?: Yes, the Wampler Plexi Drive integrates smoothly with other pedals, making it a great addition to any pedalboard setup for enhancing your overall sound without causing signal loss or unwanted noise.

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PROS

Emulates Marshall amps effectively, providing the "Marshall Roar"
Built quality is high, with a robust and durable design
Offers clarity and dynamic response, simulating real amp breakup
Simple yet effective EQ, with a useful bass boost switch
Compatible with 9V to 18V power for flexibility
Can be easily modified for personalized sound shaping
Works well when combined with other distortion or overdrive pedals
Provides a vintage Marshall sound, ideal for classic rock tones
Suitable for achieving specific artist tones like Hendrix

CONS

Sound may be too "polite" or lacking in aggression for some
Limited tone-shaping versatility compared to other pedals
Low output pickups might not achieve desired distortion levels
Some may find the low gain setting uninspiring
Higher cost might not justify the features for beginners
Lacks an internal trim pot for mid-range adjustment

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Owners note the Plexi Drive excels in note clarity and smoothness, especially when paired with the right preamp/poweramp/speaker setup for optimal performance.
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The Xotic SL Drive can be powered from 9V to 18V, with more headroom and less compression at 18V, providing a more "amp-like" dynamic response.
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The Wampler Plexi Drive includes mids and bass switches that effectively enhance low frequencies when used with Fender amps, providing a fuller sound.
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The Plexi Drive's boost switch does not provide a significant volume increase, leading some users to switch to alternatives like the Zendrive for high gain lead tones.
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The Xotic SL Drive, inspired by Plexis, offers both Super Lead and Super Bass voices and outperformed the Wampler in user comparisons for Marshall tones.
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JHS Charlie Brown is praised for its JTM45-like tones, while Angry Charlie is noted for JCM800-like tones, both offering varying levels of gain for different applications.
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Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret is recommended for achieving Marshall-like sounds, serving as a notable alternative to the Wampler Plexi Drive for such tones.
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The Wampler Plexi Drive has been contrasted with the MXR Fat Sugar, with users noting both pedals stack well together for enhanced tonal versatility.
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For live performances, users combine quad-tracked rhythm guitars with stereo chorus to achieve a fuller sound, noting the necessity of a proper stereo rig for effects like the TC Electronic Mimiq to perform well.
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The Wampler Plexi Drive is noted for its compatibility with Telecasters, enhancing its performance in achieving desired Marshall tones.
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Owners achieve a Hendrix and Zeppelin vibe by stacking the Plexi Drive with a Klone or similar overdrive to boost its capabilities for classic rock tones.
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Users with larger feet find mini pedals like the Wampler Plexi Mini challenging, preferring standard-sized pedals for easier operation.
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The Wampler Plexi Drive is favored for achieving a general Plexi sound rather than a precise replication, making it suitable for versatile home use.
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Users often pair the Plexi Drive with Klon clones like the Tumnus to add midrange presence and grit, especially when used with clean amps.
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4.5 out of 5

Based on 3 Reviews and 13 Ratings

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faber_fdm

863

about 3 years ago

A great Marshallian overdrive, perfect for those "on the brink of distortion" sounds

I was looking for a simulation of Marshall (JTM45 or JCM800). I tried several pedals of the genre: JHS Angry Charlie, Xotic SL drive, J.Rocket 45 Caliber and therefore, this one, which I preferred. My favorite features on this thing; - the possibility of powering it from 9V to 18 V - the clarity of the pedal (I set it to 1/3 gain to maintain clarity but it is very dynamic and if I hit the strings hard there is a "breakup" effect) - Simple but effective equalization (the bass boost is great) - volume and gain reserve - dynamics of a real amp A few drawbacks: - other competing pedals have more adjustability. An internal trim pot for the mids might have been nice Apart from this, I really like it. I bought it as an "always on" pedal. It is inserted between my Little Brute Drive (used as a boost that acts as a second channel) and the Hizumitas EQD, which I like to put last in the gain pedals so as not to restrict its very effective equalization (in front of the Wampler, it would be too "medium" and we would lose grain). It is still a fairly expensive pedal for a simple overdrive. I'm afraid a beginner who loves AC/DC and thinks this pedal offers "Angus in a box" will be disappointed. In fact, the pedal does offer a Marshallian sound, but it's really the vintage sound of the first albums, a single channel amp pushed to its limits. This is not a "distortion". Personally, I see it as a preamp, more than an overdrive. Other than that, I highly recommend it. I think I prefer it to the Zvex Box of Rock that I had a few years ago because the sound range (gain, tone) seems greater to me.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

Favorite setting: Drive at 10, Level at noon and tone at 1

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Composer

Genres:

Rock Emo Post-hardcore

mancio_23

551

over 11 years ago

The "Plexi-Tone"

I'm a real "Hendrix-tone" lover... and with this i reach the tipical Marshall-Plexi sound that i need for my blue-gigs. It's a really great feeling play "foxey lady" or "vodoo child" with this on! You can feel the basses punch right in your stomach (even more with the bass-boost switch).

gabriel_rojas

161

almost 11 years ago

A great drive!!!

The Wampler Plexidrive is a great overdrive, covering clean sounds to crunchy type distortion. Great to combinate with other type of distortions pedals like a Muff to get Gilmour sounds.