Soldano SLO Plus Overdrive
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Soldano
SLO Plus Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
603414
Brand:
Soldano
Model:
SLO Plus Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SLO Plus is a fantastic way to get that iconic Soldano amp tone in a pedal format. It's a real workhorse for rock, hard rock, and even heavier styles needing a core drive sound. If you're chasing a vintage Soldano vibe without the amp investment, this is a serious contender.
Product Description
- Soldano SLO Plus Overdrive
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- The same cascading gain design as the SLO-100 amplifier
- faithfully reproduces the sounds of the crunch and high-gain channels of this amplifier in a compact pedal
- Controls: Normal: Preamp (Gain)
- Master
- Controls Overdrive: Preamp (Gain)
- Master
- Controls Global: Treble
- Middle
- Bass
- Presence
- LED: Effect On
- Channel
- Footswitch: Effect Bypass
- Channel
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply connection: Hollow plug socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative pole inside
- Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (not included)
- suitable optional mains adapter: Art. No ##409939#
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 95 x 114 x 64 mm
- Weight: 454 g
- Made in USA
*Note:* No battery operation supported.
PROS
- • Faithfully captures the SLO-100's signature cascading gain and responsiveness.
- • The dual-channel design offers a surprisingly wide range of tones, from clean to high-gain.
- • Solid American-made construction with robust footswitch and durable enclosure.
- • Global EQ section provides substantial tonal shaping beyond simple gain adjustments.
CONS
- • Lacks battery operation, requiring a dedicated power supply.
- • Can be a bit noisy at higher gain settings, especially with sensitive pickups.
- • The size, while compact, may be a consideration for extremely small pedalboards.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Distortion (High-Gain Amplifier Emulation)
Controls
Normal: Preamp (Gain), Master; Overdrive: Preamp (Gain), Master; Global: Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Mains Adapter (5.5 x 2.1 mm, negative pole inside)
Connections
6.3 mm Mono Input, 6.3 mm Mono Output, DC Power Input
Dimensions
95 x 114 x 64 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The SLO Plus aims for the specific Soldano sound – a smoother, more dynamic response than the Ecstasy, and a slightly different EQ curve than the Friedman, leaning more towards a classic American high-gain tone.
It can be noisy at higher gain settings with single coils; a noise gate might be beneficial, especially for quieter passages.
The 'Normal' channel offers a clean-ish platform, but it's more of a lightly driven tone than a pristine clean; it's best for a slightly crunchy rhythm tone rather than full-on clean sounds.
