Radial Engineering PLEXITUBE
Tube Distortion Pedal

PLEXITUBE

This two channel tube distortion pedal combines the natural warmth and harmonic generation of a 12AX7 tube with the control and saturation of our unique multi-stage solid-state drive circuit. This combination provides incredible gain with tons of overtones and, when combined with our unique passive-interactive EQ, produces four generations of Marshall Plexi tones worthy of a Shakespearian Ode.

Designed to enhance on-stage functionality, the Plexitube™ features two distinct distortion channels for on-the-fly transition between rhythm and lead settings. Channel-1 has been optimized for rhythm with chunk rhythm tones and scooped out mids for a thunderous wall-of-sound and complete world domination. Channel-2 is optimized to produce razor-sharp cut for solos and sustaining mids that are so smooth, they can make a grown man cry. This is augmented with an effects loop that can automatically turn your delay on for leads. No tap dancing!

When the Plexitube is off, true-bypass connectivity ensures the natural tone of your guitar goes directly to your amp without obstruction or a tone robbing load.

Features:

• 12AX7 equipped tube distortion
• Clean, rhythm and lead in one pedal
• Insert loop on lead channel for effects
• True bypass clean for natual tone
• Huge chunky rhythm settings with scooped mids

Specifications:

• Circuit type: Hybrid tube / proprietary circuit
• Tube type: 12AX7 vacuum tube
• Input impedance: 1meg Ohm at input jack
• Output impendence: 10K Ohm
• DRIVE control: Input drive gain control for both channels.
• Intermediate Ch-2 Drive trim adjuster: Recessed control - accesable with a tweeker.
• VOICING 1 & 2 3-way switch: Used inconjunction with the Ch-1 and Ch-2 Contour controls
      * CHANNEL-1: Fat, Scoop, Out
      * CHANNEL-2: Fat, Scoop, Extra Scoop
• Ch-1 & Ch2 Contour: Separate sound shaping control for each channel. Used in conjuction with the VOICING 3-position switch
• MID BOOST 3-way switch: Used to fatten up the sound for more cut and sustain during solos. Also, will fatten up the sound of single coil pickups.
      * High: +12dB @ 620Hz
      * Medium: +7dB @ 390Hz
      * Off: No boost
• TOP END 3-way switch: Switch sets the overall tonal character of the Plexitube to best match the amp and settings. Brighter amps are normally compensated with darker settings.
      * Bright: Boosts +6dB @ 10kHz
      * Flat: No boost
      * Dark: Cuts -6dB @ 1.8kHz
• HIGH & LOW EQ controls: Unity gain to +15dB
      * Low: +/- 14.5 db @ 100Hz
      * High: +/- 10 db @ 4.3kHz
• LEVEL-1 & LEVEL-2 controls: Used to balance the output level between the input drive without altering any of the tonal characteristics. Works like the master volume on an amplifier.
• Footswitch: True bypass with green on/off status LED; Heavy-duty high-cycle switch
• LED indicator: Large 3mm OD ultra-bright status LED
• Switching: Opto-coupler assisted, 5msec Rise time
• Construction: 14 gauge steel, baked enamel finish
• Dimensions (W x D x H) 7" x 4.25" x 2" (174 x 108 x 51 mm)
• Weight: 2.15 lbs. (1 kg)

Our Part #  PLEXITUBE