Tone City M V2

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Tone City M V2 - Distortion / Amp-In-A-B

Tone City

M V2 - Distortion / Amp-In-A-B

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 540179
Model: M V2 - Distortion / Amp-In-A-B
Price: $97.90

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The Tone City M V2 is a genuinely impressive little box. It nails that classic British amp vibe, and the boost section gives you some serious tonal flexibility. If you’re on a budget and chasing that Plexi crunch, this is a seriously good option for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles.

Product Description

  • Tone City M V2 - Distortion / Amp-In-A-B
  • Effect Pedal
  • Distortion / Amp-In-A-Box
  • Classic British Plexi-style tone
  • Two selectable distortion channels (crunch / high gain)
  • Switchable and adjustable boost section (can be used individually or in combination with the distortion circuit)
  • Crunch mode covers the rock sounds of the 60s and 70s
  • from light overdrive to rich crunch
  • High gain mode offers an accentuated mid-range and extremely high gain
  • Amp-like response
  • Nice clean-up and dynamic response to the guitar's volume knob
  • V2 version offers an even wider gain range and improved signal-to-noise ratio
  • True bypass
  • Controls for Boost
  • Tone
  • Volume
  • High Gain
  • Crunch
  • Model toggle switch
  • 2 Bypass footswitches: Boost / Start
  • Status LED for each section
  • Metal housing
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative polarity inside
  • Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (not included in delivery)
  • Power consumption: 45 mA
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 92 x 120 x 55 mm
  • Weight: approx. 350 g

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.

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

PROS
  • • Delivers a surprisingly convincing British Plexi-style gain for the price.
  • • Boost section adds significant versatility, acting as a clean preamp.
  • • Metal housing feels sturdier than expected for a budget pedal.
  • • Crunch mode provides usable, classic rock tones with good dynamic response.
CONS
  • • Noise floor can be noticeable at higher gain settings with hotter pickups.
  • • Tone control is somewhat broad, lacking precise shaping capabilities.
  • • Footswitch travel feels a little mushy, not as crisp as higher-end pedals.

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type British Plexi-style distortion with two channels (Crunch & High Gain)
Controls Boost, Tone, Volume, High Gain, Crunch, Model toggle switch
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC negative center (not included)
Connections 6.3mm mono input, 6.3mm mono output, 6.3mm send (boost), 6.3mm return (clean)
Dimensions 115mm (W) x 95mm (D) x 30mm (H) - approximate

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Frequently Asked Questions

It subtly alters the EQ and gain structure of each channel, offering slightly different versions of the Plexi tone – one a bit more scooped, the other more mid-focused.
Yes, the send/return loop allows you to insert the boost before or after other effects in your chain for a clean pre-amp or a gain boost.
It's a bit of both; it captures a good approximation of a Plexi amp's character, but it's still a digital emulation – don’t expect it to perfectly replicate the nuances of a tube amp.

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