Distortion high quality manufactured pcb boardmounted potentiometers. Plexi sheets clear plexi sheets all paperwrapped complete framers supply, inc. There are a couple of links to sites where you can download the pdf of nicholas boscorellis the stompbox cookbook. Josh turns on the purple plexi at around the end of the podcast killin.
Although designed originally in the mid 60s, they gained the most notoriety in the 80s and early 90s. By the early 1950s gibson was being directly challenged by fender as the major producer of quality solid body electric guitars, to counter the fender charge on the market gibson decided to develop a high quality, low noise pickup with which to equip their newly introduced les paul. The last plexi circuit of 68 had more grit and grind, but was the same basic circuit as the subsequent metal panel marshalls into the 70s, which is not the plexi sound. The ceriatone plexi 50 1987 lead 50 watt amp is the namesake of the fabulous marshall plexi amps. The plexis topology is still very similar to the fender 5f6a bassman. On a side note the 386 chip can be quite entertaining, check out colins parallel universe design over at. The dream 50 plexis dual 12ax7 preamp and tone stack circuitry featuring volume, treble, middle and bass controls faithfully deliver an authentic plexi experience that leans toward a late 68 plexi with an excellent balance of tone, attitude and grit. I used the standard with nearly 22, a strat us in a fender hot rod i had had a first that i plugged into a blues.
The purple plexi is a powerful distortion pedal with plexistyle amps tone. Clear footer pads are provided on the bottom to prevent surface scratching, lending an added dimension to our popular plexi coaster. The plexi50 is a 50w little brother to its more famous 100w counterpart. One of the famous marshall plexis, it was introduced in 1965 and with its associated 4. Even the marshall slp reissue amp is basically a metal panel circuit but with plexiglass panels thrown on to make it.
Purple grey grey grey edge green bottle green green bronze bronze bronze blue blue black black color white wh ite. It is a versatile material with many residential, commercial, industrial, and professional uses. This unit is very dynamic, touchsensitive plexi tone in a box. By using both masterv and preamp volumes you can go from marshall clean. Jun 11, 2018 the last plexi circuit of 68 had more grit and grind, but was the same basic circuit as the subsequent metal panel marshalls into the 70s, which is not the plexi sound. Commonly referred to as the plexi, due to the plexiglass faceplate. These are the things you need to acquire ahead of time.
While similar tones are available, its best to think of this as wholly different amp. All resistors are 12w unless noted power transformer. Plexiglas acrylic plastic is a combustible thermoplastic. Lovepedal purple plexi 800 pedal build ultimate guitar. Our version of the classic marshall 1987 lead 50w amplifier, circa 1969. Purple grey grey grey edge green bottle green green bronze bronze bronze blue blue black black color white wh ite white hg wh ite wh ite. The plexi s topology is still very similar to the fender 5f6a bassman.
After you plug into the purple wind, youll be treated to a familiar loud, warm, bluesy rock tone. A striking acrylicplexiglass coaster is an artful statement for any celebration. Highgain distortion inspireret af marshall jcm800900. Slightly different tones and a quite continue reading british style plexi50 lead. The first year jcm 800 is very plexi like with some very distinct performance differences. Make no mistake, the purple wind can be addictive the guitarists here at.
What overdrive to stack with ocd my les paul forum. Lovepedal used to have the purple plexi that was a killer pedal, sean comes back around and releases a few of them once in a while. Im yet to try the purple plexi 800 or the box of rock but im swaying towards getting a hotplate and cranking the jtm 45 to get some authentic overdrive. And below is the purple plexi 800, which is just a slight variation on the purple plexi. Best pleximarshall in a box pedal page 2 telecaster. Triode electronics 1987 50w plexi layout speaker output notes. May 14, 2016 via the pcb and parts from taydas website. Similar to the one supplied with the metroamp 1969 kits and featured in their 100w build instructions except. Lovepedal plexi 800 distortion pedalin very good condition with very little wear see photoscomes as seen with original manual but without original box. I highly recommend anybody looking for a new overdrive to try this one out. The ceriatone british style plexi50 lead is our take what is likely the most famous and widelyused design in rock music. When using the high gain input, it has lots more preamp gain for 80s rock and metal sounds.
Based on some of the most popular amps from the plexi era you will be hard pressed not find a tone you love out of this pedal. F humbucker so what is a humbucker and where did the design original from. The cotwoodrowsuper 6les lius and most of seans other designs are just overpriced lpb1electra distortions with component value changes, the eternity is jack ormans son of a screamer with component tweaks, the bbb 07 is a fuzz face with a blend knob between two input caps aka the easy face, and the purple plexi 800 is aron nelsons smash. Ive probably tried about 20 or so expensive, top end pedals now, trying to get my old plexi reissue tone but through the jtm45 combo and none have lived up to it. Purple plexi 800 diy pcb guitar effect tayda electronics. The lovepedal purple plexi 800 sounds like a pissed off marshall. Lovepedal purple plexi overdrive special edition reverb. The purple plexi features volume, frequency, and gain controls. I used the standard with nearly 22, a strat us in a fender hot rod i had had a first that i plugged into a blues junior c was already very well but its not quite round on stage. Ive been gaining interest in a plexistyle sound over the past couple of days to try something new.
Originally these amps were fitted with tesla el34s, but late 1993 marshall switched to 5881 tubes. Jan 23, 2012 there are a couple of links to sites where you can download the pdf of nicholas boscorellis the stompbox cookbook. Lovepedal purple plexi special edition very dynamic, touchsensitive plexi. Is there any effect in particular youd like a vero layout for.
Lovepedal purple plexi 800 overdrive pedal youtube. Pcb 1 x purple plexi diy pcb capacitors c1 390p 390pf 50v ceramic disc capacitor c2 4. The marshall super lead model 1959 is a guitar amplifier head made by marshall. By using both masterv and preamp volumes you can go from marshall clean to plexi like gain to hotrodded plexi type gain. Many offer various other brands besides classictone. Plexiglas g dp95, and can be fabricated without altering the optical or mechanical properties of the product. The purple plexi from lovepedal is a seriously powerful distortion pedal that offers up pretty much any kind of british rock tone you would ever need. Even the marshall slp reissue amp is basically a metal panel circuit but with plexiglass panels thrown on to make it into a plexi. I dunno, a bit too gainy, fuzzy, mushy for my liking.
This is a quick breadboard i just threw together in my test pedal, sounds awesome. It is very dynamic and touchsensitive distortion, perfect for rock music. Observe fire precautions appropriate for comparable forms of wood and paper. You may need to lightly sand the back of the potentiometers to be able to solder the bus wire correctly. Lovepedal purple plexi 800 free download as pdf file.
This little guy makes any amp sound like either a plexi or a cranked jcm800. The plexi coaster is waterresistant and can be used indoors and out. Lovepedal englishman, lovepedal kalamazoo, lovepedal purple plexi 800, lovepedal silicon tech21 sansamp gt2, voodoo labs sparkle drive, wampler black 65, wampler. The purple plexi is that big, open, roaring plexi 800 sound. Wampler just released a new ace thirty for the ac30 amp pretty damn cool. Lovepedal purple plexi 800 electrical engineering electronic. Hotone nano legacy purple wind class ab head sweetwater.
I do not have the wampler plexi or plexi drive but several others. Ive been gaining interest in a plexi style sound over the past couple of days to try something new. Lovepedal purple plexi hi gain pedal andertons music co. Found this simple circuit on tagboard for the lovepedal purple plexi 800. Sporting features like a threeknob layout of tone, volume, and drive along with an easy to read led indicator for operation, the lovepedal purple plexi overdrive is deceptively simple, but offers huge tone. Purple plexi 800 the purple plexi is a powerful distortion pedal with plexi style amps tone.
Plexiglass acrylic can be used for a number of applications such as signage, displays, aquarium tanks, custom computer cases, and. The purple plexi is that big, open, roaring plexi800 sound. I was thinking of getting another pedal to stack to get higher gain tones. The purple plexi is a powerful distortion pedal with plexi style amps tone. The hotone nano legacy purple wind guitar amplifier head captures the essence of the legendary marshall 1959 plexi super lead despite being less than three inches high. Great dynamic low end response and open midrange bark. Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your ampero. Complete with that midrange attack that we all know and love. The plexi tones are sweet and rich with tons of sustain and dynamics.
See more ideas about guitar, guitar pedals and diy guitar pedal. The marshall plexi guitar amplifier was an evolution of their very successful fender 5f6a bassman copy, the jtm45 but with just two preamp gain stages it cant really be considered a high gain amplifier. Those would be my choice for od and high gain plexi tones. Read through the great pdf file located on the mbp site and understand that this pedal will take some time to complete. Plexiglass acrylic can be used for a number of applications such as signage, displays, aquarium tanks, custom computer cases, and much mo. Between a broken up jtm45 to as gainy as an early 80s jcm800. Balanced, medium gain overdrive to full on roar of a jcm 800. Plexiglas g p95 and plexiglas g dp95 acrylic sheet maintain all the. Volume, tone and drive, true bypass, very dynamic response, power supply via 9 v battery or 9 v power supply not. These may be substandard products that are not true replacements, use inferior construction methods and materials and lack the great features and pricing of our classictone transformers.
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