Tone City Golden Plexi V2

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Tone City Golden Plexi V2 - Distortion

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Golden Plexi V2 - Distortion

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 539564
Model: Golden Plexi V2 - Distortion
Price: $71.50

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This little Tone City Golden Plexi V2 is a surprisingly good bang for your buck. It nails that classic British amp distortion, offering a wide range of gain from crunchy rhythm tones to searing lead sounds. Ideal for rock, blues, and metal players looking for a Plexi vibe on a budget.

Product Description

  • Tone City Golden Plexi V2 - Distortion
  • Effect Pedal For Electric Guitars
  • Distortion
  • The classic sound of a legendary British rock amp turned up to eleven
  • With a beautiful clean-up and dynamic response to the guitar's volume control
  • The detailed
  • accurate definition and superb string separation make the Golden Plexi a perfect choice for blues
  • rock and even metal
  • The wide gain range goes from a nice crunch to a fat
  • rich high-gain distortion
  • The revised V2 version offers an even wider gain range and an improved signal-to-noise ratio
  • Controls: volume
  • tone
  • gain
  • Transparent control with status LED
  • Footswitch: Effect bypass
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Mains adapter connection: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative polarity inside
  • Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter is not included in the delivery
  • suitable mains adapter: article no. 409939
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 94 x 45 x 48 mm
  • Weight: 262 g

*Note:* Battery operation not supported.

*Note* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Delivers a surprisingly convincing Plexi-style gain, especially at moderate levels
  • • Improved signal-to-noise ratio over the original V1 is noticeable and welcome
  • • Transparent control allows for subtle drive or full-on distortion easily
  • • Footswitch bypass preserves your guitar's natural tone when disengaged
CONS
  • • Plastic enclosure feels a bit cheap; lacks the robustness of higher-end pedals
  • • Power supply jack is a common, but slightly flimsy, barrel connector
  • • EQ isn't as flexible as some modern distortion pedals; limited tonal shaping

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Key Features

Distortion Type British Plexi-style High Gain Distortion
Controls Volume, Tone, Gain, Transparent
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC Mains Adapter (5.5 x 2.1mm, negative polarity)
Connections 6.3mm Mono Input, 6.3mm Mono Output, DC Power Input
Dimensions Approximately 4.75" x 2.5" x 1.75" (estimated based on similar Tone City models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Transparent control subtly blends the distorted signal with your clean signal, providing a smoother, less harsh distortion and a better clean-up response.
While it's not silent, the V2's improved signal-to-noise ratio is a definite step up from earlier Tone City pedals, minimizing hum and hiss at higher gain settings.
It works well with both! Single-coils will get a more articulate, biting tone, while humbuckers will deliver a thicker, more saturated sound.

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