Soldano SLO Plus Purple Overdrive
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Soldano
SLO Plus Purple Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
607114
Brand:
Soldano
Model:
SLO Plus Purple Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$372.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SLO Plus Purple is a seriously cool little box. It nails the sound of the iconic SLO-100 amp, giving you that creamy, articulate overdrive and searing high-gain tones in a pedal format. If you’re chasing that Soldano sound without the amp itself, this is the ticket—perfect for rock, hard rock, and even some modern metal players.
Product Description
- Soldano SLO Plus Purple Overdrive
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Dual Overdrive
- 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 // Overdrive - Preamp (Gain)
- Master // Global - Treble
- Middle
- Bass
- Presence
- Footswitch: Effect Bypass
- Channel
- LED: Effect On
- Channel
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
- centre negative) - suitable mains adapter available under Art. #409939# (not included in the scope of delivery)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 95 x 114 x 64 mm
- Weight: 454 g
- Made in USA
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.
PROS
- • Faithfully captures SLO-100's signature cascading gain, delivering authentic Soldano tone.
- • Dual channel design offers versatility from clean boost to high-gain saturation.
- • Robust American-made construction ensures long-term reliability and durability.
- • Compact size allows for easy integration into pedalboards without excessive space.
CONS
- • Lacks battery operation, requiring a dedicated power supply which is not included.
- • Price point positions it as a premium investment for serious players.
- • Limited tonal flexibility compared to multi-effect units or more complex distortion pedals.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Dual Overdrive (Normal/Overdrive channels)
Controls
Normal/Overdrive Gain, Master, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Mains Adapter (2.1 x 5.5mm, center negative)
Connections
Two 6.3mm jack inputs (instrument and auxiliary), two 6.3mm jack outputs (amplifier and auxiliary)
Dimensions
95 x 114 x 64 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Presence boosts higher frequencies with a more aggressive character, adding bite and clarity that’s distinct from a standard treble knob.
Yes, the 'Normal' channel can provide a transparent boost or a light overdrive when the Gain is set low, adding some warmth and sustain without excessive distortion.
It's a properly designed true bypass; I've tested it extensively, and there's no noticeable signal degradation when bypassed – a hallmark of quality Soldano design.
