Tech 21 Hot Rod Plexi

The Tech 21 Hot Rod Replica Classic Plexi Preamp is inspired by vintage amps of the same nickname. While those hulking stacks are known to sound best at ear-bleed levels, this pedal can painlessly transform your existing amp without pulling a muscle or mandatory rig cranking. With the Hot-Rod Plexi, you can completely change the personality of a clean amp or use it as an instant mod to a dirty amp.

In Stock mode, it’s as if you have the signal path from the input jack to the speaker jack (without the speaker emulation) of a stock ‘68 Plexi. Hot engages an extra “12AX7” pre-amp gain stage. With its own level control, Hot can kick in up to 28dB of pre-amp boost --a pretty insane amount of gain.

The main features of the Tech 21 Hot Rod Replica Classic Plexi Preamp include:

• Organic tube distortion characteristic
• Drive pedal
• 1/4-inch high-impedance input.
• 1/4-inch low impedance output
• Silent-switching, custom footswitch actuator
• 100% analogue circuitry.
• Actual size: 3.75" x 4.75" x 2.0"
• Weight: 12 oz.
• Operable with 9V battery (not included) or optional DC power supply