Carl Martin Plexi Ranger

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Carl Martin Plexi Ranger

Carl Martin

Plexi Ranger

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 507862
Model: Plexi Ranger
Price: $160.60

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The Plexi Ranger nails that classic Plexi amp tone at a very affordable price. It’s a great option for players seeking a straightforward, high-gain overdrive with added boost capabilities, especially suited for rock, blues, and hard rock styles. The dual boost is a real bonus for pushing your amp or creating lead swells.

Product Description

  • Carl Martin Plexi Ranger
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Plexi-style overdrive plus dual boost
  • Controls: Gain
  • Boost
  • Tone
  • Freq
  • Level
  • Range
  • Plexi
  • Boost
  • Switch: Lo-Cut
  • Footswitch: Plexi
  • Boost
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Remote: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power supply connection: Hollow plug socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm (negative polarity inside)
  • Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (suitable power supply unit: Art.#409939# - not included in delivery)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 100 x 122 x 58 mm
  • Weight: 400 g

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported

PROS
  • • Excellent Plexi emulation, capturing that vintage Marshall bite
  • • Dual boost section adds versatility for stacking and lead tones
  • • Solid build quality with a sturdy metal enclosure and robust footswitch
  • • Surprisingly responsive to guitar volume knob adjustments for dynamic control
CONS
  • • Tone control can be a little muddy in the mid-range frequencies
  • • Lacks true buffered bypass, potentially impacting signal strength
  • • Limited EQ options beyond the single tone knob

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Key Features

Distortion Type Plexi-style Overdrive/Distortion
Controls Gain, Boost, Tone, Freq, Level, Range, Plexi, Boost
Bypass Type Unbuffered
Power Supply 9V DC, 5.5 x 2.1mm (negative polarity)
Connections 6.3mm Input, 6.3mm Output, 6.3mm Remote, 5.5x2.1mm Power Jack
Dimensions 100 x 122 x 58 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'Range' control shapes the overall distortion character, influencing the amount of saturation and harmonic content – from a milder crunch to a more aggressive, full-on Plexi roar.
Absolutely! The Plexi Ranger thrives with high-output humbuckers, delivering that thick, saturated tone characteristic of classic rock and hard rock.
No, the 'Freq' knob isn't a standard EQ. It adjusts the frequency response of the distortion circuit, primarily shaping the upper-midrange frequencies to tailor the Plexi-like tone.

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