Rowin Plexion Distortion Pedal for Guitar & Bass with Bright and Normal Mode True Bypass

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In normal mode, simulating the "normal" input of the famed Plexi amp, the amount of gain applied is not over the top. This results in a sophisticated and full distorted tone with a nice bottom-end push. The RAT 2 is a true bypass pedal. True bypass pedals let your signal pass through the unit unaltered when the pedal isn't engaged, as is preferred by many tone purists. This can be especially important if you plan on using multiple pedals. The Rowin Plexion is an affordable, compact distortion pedal with 2 gain modes (Normal and Bright), much like the amp it was modeled after.

The unit features a 'Filter' control that allows you to roll on/off the brittle high-end frequencies to your taste. But, it’s far more usable than that. It sounds surprisingly good at lower gain settings. And, some of those notable guitarists that have used it over the years include the likes of David Filmour, Johnny Marr, and Eric Clapton.The Fender Pugilist is my favorite distortion pedal from Fender’s new range of beautifully designed pedals. In fact, it is one of the best distortion pedals on the market today (in my opinion). Especially considering its feature set, price-point, build quality, and tone. The RAT 2 is a surprisingly versatile distortion pedal with an unmistakable sound signature. It leans more to the "fuzz" side of the spectrum than many pedals featured on this list. The pedal is still capable of everything from light overdrive to heavy levels of distortion. It is versatile too! Inside, we’ve got two gain stages with independent tone & volume controls. You can choose to run those gain stages in series for higher-gain tones, or blend them together via a special blend control. As a general rule, guitar pedals emphasize one of two things: usability or versatility. A guitar pedal that emphasize usability will generally have less controls, but they have great tone at almost every setting. Pedals that focus on versatility have expanded features, including EQ and presence controls. But they require more tweaking to get the best possible tone.

I wouldn’t say there is one universal best overdrive pedal. The best distortion pedal depends on your tonal needs, budgets, and personal preferences. And it’s the same with any other of the guitar pedals out there. I was enamored by its simplicity, ruggedness, and sheer ability to mangle a pristine amp tone. This is a pedal I know well. The Normal channel is by no means average by any stretch of the imagination, just adjust the gain, tone and volume dials to get the desired output and you will be amazed by its rich, full-bodied output that sounds just as good clean as it doesn’t heavily distorted. The MXR M104 Distortion+ is a practical plug-and-play solution if you want a distortion pedal that's simple, sweet and a true classic. Specifications

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While the “HM” stands for “Heavy Metal”, it’s not just a high gain pedal for Swedish death metal bands. The Fender Pugilist is an incredibly versatile distortion thanks to its two gain stages and ability to run them in series or blend them together. There’s a dual version of the pedal that offers more flexibility. On another note, been trying some pedals through a Laney LC30II, Mooer Hustle drive, Mosky Obsessive Overdrive, Joyo Vintage Overdrive , Rowin Plexion and Caline Orange Burst. On bright mode, it takes on familiar tones from the 80s with tighter palm mute tones and sizzling highs.