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Wampler Plexi-Drive Deluxe Overdrive Pedal

Overdrive/Distortion Pedal with 3-band EQ, Bass and Bright Switches, and Boost Footswitch
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Big British Amp Tones in a Pedal

Add a massive range of classic British amp sounds to your rig with the Wampler Plexi-Drive Deluxe overdrive/distortion pedal. Part of Wampler's Heritage series, the Plexi-Drive Deluxe delivers everything from 18-watt combo tones to the full-blown vintage stack sounds that shaped rock 'n' roll. Dial in your ideal tone with a powerful 3-band EQ and Bright switch. A Bass switch adds a bass boost that takes your sound from an open-back cab to a 4 x 12" cab. An independent footswitchable boost function lets you add a clean boost or a punchy overdrive to your signal. Add classic British tones to your pedalboard with the Wampler Plexi-Drive Deluxe.

Wampler Plexi-Drive Deluxe Overdrive/Distortion Pedal Features at a Glance:
  • Vintage British stack tones from a pedal
  • Powerful, tone-sculpting 3-band EQ
  • Dual footswitches for effect on/off and boost on/off
  • Bright switch for added sparkle
  • Bass switch takes your sound from an open-back cab to a 4 x 12" cab
  • Independent boost function goes from clean boost to added overdrive
  • True bypass circuitry
  • High-grade film capacitors and resistors picked for their superior sound and response
  • Battery connection and 9-volt power jack
Add vintage British amp tones to your rig with the Wampler Plexi-Drive Deluxe.

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Overdrive
  • Analog/Digital: Analog
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • True Bypass: Yes
  • Bypass Switching: Relay Based
  • EQ: 3-Band EQ
  • Controls: Boost, Boost/Bass switch, Boost/Bright switch
  • Power Source: 9V-18V DC power supply (sold separately)
  • Batteries: 1 x 9V Battery
  • Power Usage: 22mA (9V), 34mA (18V)
  • Height: 1.5"
  • Width: 3.5"
  • Depth: 4.5"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: Plexi Drive Deluxe

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Rated 5/5

*UPDATE* Clean Boost

I was so impressed with the Wampler Plexi-Drive that I wrote my initial review just days after receiving it. Most or all of the reviews here (including mine) can tell you what an excellent OD pedal this is but, after a few weeks of experimentation, I have discovered what a wonderful clean boost it can be. With the gain at about 9 o'clock, it provides a crisp, beefy, well-defined clean tone that is unobtainable with my other pedals, and I have some good ones (see pic).
I've never thoght of an OD pedal as an "always on" effect but the Wampler Plexi-Drive simply sounds awesome no matter where the gain is set. It is equally useful with single coils, humbuckers, Marshall and Fender amps or any guitar & amp combination. Wampler makes a superior product and the Plexi-Drive is a shining example of this.
Music background: 40+ Years Experience
Rated 5/5

Killer Tone

I've had the Plexi Drive Deluxe for a few months now and use it almost daily. It gives my Fender amp a whole new world of tone, taking a clean sounding Fender right into classic and punk rock territory. The eq and the bass and bright switches are great features and well worth spending a little extra money. Many thanks to Aric Ficek of Sweetwater for his assistance, even got the pedal delivered earlier than expected.
Rated 5/5

I love this pedal.

I'm a blues jr kinda guy but I love those big Marshall amp sounds. When I realized that most of the overdriven high gain sounds from bands like Smashing Pumpkins and Green Day are using Marshall amps to do the heavy lifting, I decided to look for a pedal that could give me similar tones. This pedal is awesome and it really doesn't change your amp tone completely like most overdrive pedals but it blends nicely together to give it the Marshall sound you're looking for. Paired with my tweed blues jr this pedal sounds really great!
Music background: Experienced
Rated 5/5

The best from the west

The best overdrive pedal I've ever had. I bought mine last April 2017. I will buy another one. Wampler is the Bruce Lee of MIAB pedals. I love that guy.
Music background: Gospel
Rated 5/5

I would give it 6 stars if I could

I was looking to buy one of the mini Plexis, but couldn't get over the sticker shock. I remembered that Wampler made these, so I decided to give this pedal a shot.

I plugged it into my DSL 40 (don't judge me) and wow. I found the tone I have been looking for all of my life. The left button by itself gave my clean channel a great boost, and with both buttons on I get the tasty overdriven sound I have always wanted.

"$ for a pedal?" you may say. "Yes!" I say. And worth every penny. Thank you Wampler and Sweetwater.
Music background: Old blues rock fanatic
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