Wampler Plexi-Drive Mini
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Wampler
Plexi-Drive Mini
Product Info
Article Number:
505581
Brand:
Wampler
Model:
Plexi-Drive Mini
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$146.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Plexi-Drive Mini nails that classic British amp tone in a tiny package. It’s a fantastic option for players seeking a straightforward, high-quality overdrive – especially those using Fender or similar-voiced guitars. While it's not a sonic chameleon, what it *does* do, it does exceptionally well.
Product Description
- Wampler Plexi-Drive Mini
- Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Overdrive
- Improved plexi-drive circuit in a miniature housing with additional new functions
- Classic british stack tone
- Completely new mid boost switch produces a powerful
- throaty
- tube-like boost by influencing several amplification levels of the circuit simultaneously
- Controls: Gain
- level
- tone
- Switches: Bass boost
- mid boost
- LED: Effect on
- Foot switch: Effect bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply connector: DC socket
- 5.5 x 2.1 mm (negative polarity inside)
- Current consumption: 2.3 mA
- Powered via 9-18 V DC power supply (not included)
- Suitable power supply: Article Nr. #409939# (not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 38 x 89 x 38 mm
- Made in the USA
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.
PROS
- • Excellent plexi amp emulation, surprisingly full for its size
- • Mid boost offers a significant, usable volume and tonal shift
- • Compact size makes it incredibly pedalboard-friendly
- • Wampler’s build quality ensures reliable performance and longevity
CONS
- • Limited tonal flexibility beyond a classic British amp sound
- • No battery operation restricts power supply options
- • Bass boost can get muddy with darker pickups or high gain settings
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Distortion (Plexi-style)
Controls
Gain, Level, Tone, Bass Boost Switch, Mid Boost Switch
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9-18V DC (negative polarity)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Input, 6.3mm Mono Output, DC Power Jack
Dimensions
38mm x 89mm x 38mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more than just a volume bump; it noticeably alters the frequency response, adding a throaty character reminiscent of a cranked tube amp.
Yes, it’ll work, but you might need to dial back the bass boost to avoid muddiness, especially with high-output humbuckers.
Wampler’s implementation of true bypass is very clean; I’ve noticed minimal to no tone loss when bypassed, which is typical for their designs.
