I own this pedal and it has way more gain and a better overdrive than my Marshall. I have a great clean amp too and this pedal. I use it with an after pedal that boosts the volume for solos.
That's exactly what I thought! I liked it so much, I bought two of the Hot British pedals, it's the single channel version of the Plexitube. Rock on, Scott.
for anyone who is interested or may share the opinion that this pedal has way too much gain at its lowest gain setting - which is what i found....gave me no headroom or flexibility to put any tone shaping pedals in front of it. in channel one with the gain at 9 am with 8k paf style pickups it was, for me, more gain than i would even want to solo with. i really liked the tonality of the unit but just way too much gain right out of the gate....i almost sold it then i thought..."duhhh..."....i pulled out the 12ax7 and put in a 12at7....PERFECT! ...now I can do clean boosts, treble boosts, eq boosts and shaping, and fx that create gain in front of it with no problem!! I honestly believe this pedal should come with a 12at7,,,it has way more flexibility for the above and hi output pups. and if you like the sound of a real marshall plexi dead clean, ala jimi H, try putting a 12au7 in there and it will clean up even more. i hope this helps anyone who has had this problem. now for sure, this pedal and the carl martin plexitone (the original big 120v one) are the best marshalls-in-a-box going now. and g-systems thx for the informative review.
livingabovethe12th, Thanks mate, 12 at7 works a treat. I get a lovely "squishy" tube Marshall distortion tone and good cleans all from a Fender 100 watt (solid state amp) I use live.
So the gain is driving the 12ax7 first? I’m finding the same thing that the drive barely wants to be on for the sound I’m after. Good but maybe a bit less would be good
Hi, have you ever recorded that pedal with the tube switched? I am in the same situation....Love a Plexi...but too much gain all the time with whats commercially available. I know you initally posted years ago...but 1) still feel that way? and 2) any video of it? Seemed like a perfect resolution for Us people who dont neeed Gobs and Gobs of distortion!!!
Arturo Álvarez While I've never tried the Carl Martin, I can say that the Radial Plexitube and Hot British (single channel version of the Plexitube) are the most incredible, and amp-like distortion pedals I've ever used...I bought two Hot British, and used them for years before I switched to the Kemper. If you get the chance , try one (Hot British or Plexitube, that is), they are amazing! Rock on, Scott.
+G-System Videos great demo by the way! I was about to get a Plexitone from Carl Martin too, but this plexi type pedal from Radial has a lot of options, besides its great sound, I think surpass any feature of the carlmartin, being a great one too... 1. Which guitar are you using on this video? 2. could I connect two or thee pedals in the "effects loop" of this pedal? like an overdrive+delay? 3. how much difference on the level of gain can give the trim, right side, for channel 2?
I think I was using an Ibanez Saber with Tom Anderson pickups for this video. It's the most "amp-like" overdrive I've ever used...I can't say enough good things about it. I never tried the effects loop of the pedal, but, like the pedal itself, I'm sure it works and sounds great. I'm sorry, I don't remember how much the trim control actually did to the gain. I just know that I loved this pedal, and the Hot British (single channel version)...can't go wrong with either one! Rock on, Scott.
Arturo Álvarez Spend $25 bucks on a Mosky Plexi-M. It sounds better than the Tonebone Plexitube and just as good as the hot channel in the Carl Martin black box Plexitone. I know because I own all three.
I agree, and if you were in the room for this you would have been blown away by how great the Plexitube sounds! It really moves the air, and gives the feel under the fingers just like a great amp does. Rock on, Scott.
I have one and love it. It can go from Zep to Megadeth and everything in between.. Bought it used, had an iffy chan 2 taper knob, Radial repaired it, free of charge; great crunch box from a very cool corporation. Through my 95 LP std, Traynor YCV50BLU combo (also Canuck) and Boss DD20, what else can I ask for? Cheers.
Thanks for the nice review and demonstration! How did you use it? (usual) guit -> plexitube -> preamp -> power amp or (effects loop) guit -> preamp -> plexitube -> poweramp or (exclude the preamp) guit -> plexitube -> poweramp ? A video with differences like that, would be awesome!
+Thanasis Choul I ran the Hot British (single channel version of the Plexitube) in loop 3 of my G-System. I stopped making G-System videos back in July, stay tuned for my new Line 6 Helix videos, starting next week! Rock on, Scott.
Well, I've played them all, and I have to say that the Radial pedals are the closest you're going to get to the real sound and "feel" of a Marshall Plexi. I have a friend that builds Plexi clone amps, and the Radial is right there with it. I bought the Radial Hot British, the single channel version of the Plexitube, check out my latest video...it really rocks! Rock on, Scott.
+Marlon Bengson Don't forget, they also make a single channel version of this pedal, the Radial Hot British, same exact circuit...same great tone, at $100 less than the Plexitube. Rock on, Scott.
This is a very versatile great pedal. I like it for a ‘Zakke’ sonic signature in my rack ‘o’ junk! Jeep up the good work Scott, your GSYS patches are amazing. Thanks KY
+Guy Man (evelskunny71) I have a JC-90 too. I was wondering if it would sound better than my Rat pedal. I was looking for something for alternative rock to classic rock.
It's a pitty the pedal is unable to boost a clean channel for clean soloing or a drive channel to add the volume up when soloing. Am I right? I'd use the 2 channels at the same time. Thus I would have channel 1 to boost clean tone and channel 2 as well for soloing. This is the only reason I'm not gonna buy the pedal. Tell me if i'm wrong...
hung around for 3:30 mins... still didn’t hear any tones. too much rubber-gumming. constructive criticism : do what most successful, top yt reviewers do (ola, for example) show the tones straight up for 30seconds, then get into sharing your feelings... if you must. all the best
Reality is unless you are there in person you cant hear the real tone- example listen to a joyo hot plexi demo- sounds like pretty much any other distortion pedal on youtube, compare to an OCD A B and there is no comparison......bottom line is you tube vids are simply a guide and nothing more. BTW great videos scott, I own and am a slave to the G.
im hesitating between this and the the carl martin plexi... and there's a thech21 plexi coming up that's hot as hell .. too many dam pedales, people will end lost among in the bunch..
I've had all of the Radial pedals, and to my ears, the Plexitube (same circuit as the Hot British) sounds best. I loved the Trimode (same circuit as the Classic), but, the Hot British/Plexitube just feels right for me and my style. Rock on, Scott.
Too much gain? Not to my ears...they both have a lot of gain to offer, and both can be rolled off to sound more "vintage". To me, the Plexitube/Hot British had more of an actual amp sound, over the Trimode.
Oh yes! I suggest either the Plexitube or the Hot British (single channel version of the Plexitube) over the Trimode, not because I don't like the Trimode, I do! But, if I could only have one, I would choose the Plexitube/Hot British.
Very true! I've tried (and bought) so many crunch, overdrive, and distortion pedals over the years, but, this one is the first that sounds like an actual amp tone. Check it out, you won't regret it! Rock on, Scott.
It’s a control for upper midrange and high frequencies, depending on the pedal...some can be for ultra-highs as well. So, it’s a very product specific frequency boost. It’s been years since I’ve used the Plexitube pedal. But, I did recently purchase three Radial Engineering 9v overdrives...the new Hot British, Texas Pro, and the Regency. All very cool pedals!
I have Radial London distortion.It sounds excellent thru my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp. with Celestoin G12 h 75 Watt Creamback speaker.I am planning to get Radial Plexitube.What do you think?Is Plexitube better than London?I am sorry for my bad English.
I haven't tried the Radial London pedal, but, I cannot recommend the Hot British/Plexitube highly enough, both are the best overdrives I've ever heard or played. There's just something wonderful about the "feel" of this pedal into a clean amp, you have to try it!
I bought Radial Plexitube before a few days.Wonderfully pedal.My Radial London sounds excellent too,but Plexitube sounds more natural and a little creamish.
I agree, I have a Radial Texas Bones, which is great, but...the Plexitube and Hot British just have that special "ampy" quality that no other pedal can come close to.
Clean tones? People are quick to jump to a Fender twin but not so fast ... Marshall jtm-45,1974x, JCM800 50W. You get the best of both worlds with these Marshalls. The problem is....Amps are like women, you cant have just one!
My whole point is that if you really want the best of both worlds, a great Fender tone, and a great crunch, plug this pedal in with a Fender...only one amp needed. If you want to spend money on two amps, go nuts! My space constraints here won't allow it, and, I don't think that I need to, sonically. For me, personally, I'd take an EVH III over any Marshall for a great crunch tone, anyway.
Thanks for this vid! I'm just to buy one of these monsters to use with my SG, but i don't know wich would get that monster tone of my guitar. This one , the trimode or the hotbritish...any suggestion accepted.
Javier, I really liked the Trimode, but, I LOVED the Plexitube and Hot British! The Plexitube and Hot British are the same exact, the only difference is the Plexitube is a two-channel version. I currently have two Hot British pedals. Rock on, Scott
G-System Videos Men thanks for the reply. When you say you have two hotbritish do you mean you use them both at the same time with different setups? Because I'm trying to do something like that....and maybe before the tonebone just an ibanez tubescreamer to get some gain,...also it came to my mind to use a Xotic BBPlus or maybe the Zvex BoxOfRock...what do you think? How do you think it would sound? I know it's hard to put it on words...Thanks in advance!
Hi Javier, Yes, I run two Hot British, one set to a lower gain, the other to a high gain sound. I'm also using a Radial Texas Bones for a Tube Screamer kind of overdrive, and a TC Spark Booster in place of the G-System's boost function...it adds gain and EQ to the leads, which is nice! I love the Xotic pedals, it's hard to go wrong with one of those. Rock on, Scott.
I own this pedal and it has way more gain and a better overdrive than my Marshall. I have a great clean amp too and this pedal. I use it with an after pedal that boosts the volume for solos.
wow, I'm blown away!!!! Very kick ass Marshally tone.
That's exactly what I thought! I liked it so much, I bought two of the Hot British pedals, it's the single channel version of the Plexitube.
Rock on,
Scott.
for anyone who is interested or may share the opinion that this pedal has way too much gain at its lowest gain setting - which is what i found....gave me no headroom or flexibility to put any tone shaping pedals in front of it. in channel one with the gain at 9 am with 8k paf style pickups it was, for me, more gain than i would even want to solo with. i really liked the tonality of the unit but just way too much gain right out of the gate....i almost sold it then i thought..."duhhh..."....i pulled out the 12ax7 and put in a 12at7....PERFECT! ...now I can do clean boosts, treble boosts, eq boosts and shaping, and fx that create gain in front of it with no problem!! I honestly believe this pedal should come with a 12at7,,,it has way more flexibility for the above and hi output pups. and if you like the sound of a real marshall plexi dead clean, ala jimi H, try putting a 12au7 in there and it will clean up even more. i hope this helps anyone who has had this problem. now for sure, this pedal and the carl martin plexitone (the original big 120v one) are the best marshalls-in-a-box going now. and g-systems thx for the informative review.
+livingabovethe12th thanks,just what i needed.
livingabovethe12th, Thanks mate, 12 at7 works a treat. I get a lovely "squishy" tube Marshall distortion tone and good cleans all from a Fender 100 watt (solid state amp) I use live.
that's pretty smart, bub
So the gain is driving the 12ax7 first? I’m finding the same thing that the drive barely wants to be on for the sound I’m after. Good but maybe a bit less would be good
Hi, have you ever recorded that pedal with the tube switched? I am in the same situation....Love a Plexi...but too much gain all the time with whats commercially available. I know you initally posted years ago...but 1) still feel that way? and 2) any video of it? Seemed like a perfect resolution for Us people who dont neeed Gobs and Gobs of distortion!!!
AWESOME pedals but they're now collectors items.. they sold the company in 2018 and ALL of these awesome pedals are discontinued ... boooo
That’s a bummer! I recently picked up another Radial Hot British for my latest pedalboard.
@@Scottsguitarplayground right on.. I'm collecting a few here
I was about to buy a Carl Martin Plexitone... then I watched this video. Now I'm unsure of my purchase options.
Arturo Álvarez While I've never tried the Carl Martin, I can say that the Radial Plexitube and Hot British (single channel version of the Plexitube) are the most incredible, and amp-like distortion pedals I've ever used...I bought two Hot British, and used them for years before I switched to the Kemper. If you get the chance , try one (Hot British or Plexitube, that is), they are amazing!
Rock on,
Scott.
+G-System Videos great demo by the way! I was about to get a Plexitone from Carl Martin too, but this plexi type pedal from Radial has a lot of options, besides its great sound, I think surpass any feature of the carlmartin, being a great one too... 1. Which guitar are you using on this video? 2. could I connect two or thee pedals in the "effects loop" of this pedal? like an overdrive+delay? 3. how much difference on the level of gain can give the trim, right side, for channel 2?
I think I was using an Ibanez Saber with Tom Anderson pickups for this video. It's the most "amp-like" overdrive I've ever used...I can't say enough good things about it. I never tried the effects loop of the pedal, but, like the pedal itself, I'm sure it works and sounds great. I'm sorry, I don't remember how much the trim control actually did to the gain. I just know that I loved this pedal, and the Hot British (single channel version)...can't go wrong with either one!
Rock on,
Scott.
Arturo Álvarez Spend $25 bucks on a Mosky Plexi-M. It sounds better than the Tonebone Plexitube and just as good as the hot channel in the Carl Martin black box Plexitone. I know because I own all three.
I agree, and if you were in the room for this you would have been blown away by how great the Plexitube sounds! It really moves the air, and gives the feel under the fingers just like a great amp does.
Rock on,
Scott.
I'm sorry can you tell us again,what it's a boat?
I have one and love it. It can go from Zep to Megadeth and everything in between.. Bought it used, had an iffy chan 2 taper knob, Radial repaired it, free of charge; great crunch box from a very cool corporation. Through my 95 LP std, Traynor YCV50BLU combo (also Canuck) and Boss DD20, what else can I ask for? Cheers.
Exactly!
I love Radial, and I love the Plexitube! Far and away the best overdrive I've ever played.
Rock on,
Scott.
Thanks for the nice review and demonstration!
How did you use it? (usual) guit -> plexitube -> preamp -> power amp
or (effects loop) guit -> preamp -> plexitube -> poweramp
or (exclude the preamp) guit -> plexitube -> poweramp
?
A video with differences like that, would be awesome!
+Thanasis Choul I ran the Hot British (single channel version of the Plexitube) in loop 3 of my G-System.
I stopped making G-System videos back in July, stay tuned for my new Line 6 Helix videos, starting next week!
Rock on,
Scott.
Excellent demo.I own Radial London Distortion.It sounds excellent plugged into my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp.on clean chanel.Fantastic pedal.
Well, I've played them all, and I have to say that the Radial pedals are the closest you're going to get to the real sound and "feel" of a Marshall Plexi. I have a friend that builds Plexi clone amps, and the Radial is right there with it.
I bought the Radial Hot British, the single channel version of the Plexitube, check out my latest video...it really rocks!
Rock on,
Scott.
sounds awesome! but unfortunately too expensive for me.
+Marlon Bengson Don't forget, they also make a single channel version of this pedal, the Radial Hot British, same exact circuit...same great tone, at $100 less than the Plexitube.
Rock on,
Scott.
Wow. That RATT tone was pretty good. Almost spot on, probably about 92% of the way there.
Nice Ratt riff...
I like a lot of mids when I play...but, this pedal can scoop them pretty heavily if needed. It sounds huge in person!
Rock on,
Scott.
This is a very versatile great pedal. I like it for a ‘Zakke’ sonic signature in my rack ‘o’ junk! Jeep up the good work Scott, your GSYS patches are amazing. Thanks KY
have one,its insane,best eq section on a pedal your ever gonna get,played it on my blackstar crazy good,played it on My Roland JC90,Crazy Good!
+Guy Man (evelskunny71) I have a JC-90 too. I was wondering if it would sound better than my Rat pedal. I was looking for something for alternative rock to classic rock.
It's a pitty the pedal is unable to boost a clean channel for clean soloing or a drive channel to add the volume up when soloing. Am I right? I'd use the 2 channels at the same time. Thus I would have channel 1 to boost clean tone and channel 2 as well for soloing. This is the only reason I'm not gonna buy the pedal. Tell me if i'm wrong...
Well, it's not meant for clean anything, it's real strength is to transform a single-channel clean amp into a three-channel fire breathing monster!
this thing is sick 😊
Can you switch channels of the plexitube with the g-system? (1-2 & bypass)
Thank you!
hung around for 3:30 mins... still didn’t hear any tones. too much rubber-gumming. constructive criticism : do what most successful, top yt reviewers do (ola, for example) show the tones straight up for 30seconds, then get into sharing your feelings... if you must. all the best
Reality is unless you are there in person you cant hear the real tone- example listen to a joyo hot plexi demo- sounds like pretty much any other distortion pedal on youtube, compare to an OCD A B and there is no comparison......bottom line is you tube vids are simply a guide and nothing more. BTW great videos scott, I own and am a slave to the G.
im hesitating between this and the the carl martin plexi... and there's a thech21 plexi coming up that's hot as hell .. too many dam pedales, people will end lost among in the bunch..
mine gets muddy with higher gain and hotter pickups. I am wondering if anyone has this issue with there plexitube ?
Jason Sudekis plays guitar and knows about pedals and is making THIS REVIEW.
This to Input Amp or Return Amp?
Amp input.
very nice demo , thanx..
tell me, please, diffrerent btw trimode and plexitube pedals? i had once trimode..but never plexi..
much obliged!
I've had all of the Radial pedals, and to my ears, the Plexitube (same circuit as the Hot British) sounds best. I loved the Trimode (same circuit as the Classic), but, the Hot British/Plexitube just feels right for me and my style.
Rock on,
Scott.
thanx alot..One question , plse..Isn `t it plexi too much heavy, Versus trimode?
i had trimode, but not a plexi..Keep on rockin` !!
Too much gain? Not to my ears...they both have a lot of gain to offer, and both can be rolled off to sound more "vintage". To me, the Plexitube/Hot British had more of an actual amp sound, over the Trimode.
so, you recommend a plexitube, over trimode..,forgive me if I im wrong?
Oh yes! I suggest either the Plexitube or the Hot British (single channel version of the Plexitube) over the Trimode, not because I don't like the Trimode, I do!
But, if I could only have one, I would choose the Plexitube/Hot British.
Superb demo!
Thanks! It's really a great pedal, nothing else like it out there.
Rock on,
Scott.
KILLER sounding #overdrive!
Very true!
I've tried (and bought) so many crunch, overdrive, and distortion pedals over the years, but, this one is the first that sounds like an actual amp tone.
Check it out, you won't regret it!
Rock on,
Scott.
thanks! All tonebone line is very impressive.
11:28 Too bad both ch. dont have insert loops.
Too much mids. Not enough treble. Nice playing though
Hot damn, spanky Marshall..
Just curious if you know what presence knob even does? Because I hated them until I learned how they work.
It’s a control for upper midrange and high frequencies, depending on the pedal...some can be for ultra-highs as well. So, it’s a very product specific frequency boost. It’s been years since I’ve used the Plexitube pedal. But, I did recently purchase three Radial Engineering 9v overdrives...the new Hot British, Texas Pro, and the Regency. All very cool pedals!
Sound best vintage and modern
OK, I´m impressed.
Guitar?
I have Radial London distortion.It sounds excellent thru my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp. with Celestoin G12 h 75 Watt Creamback speaker.I am planning to get Radial Plexitube.What do you think?Is Plexitube better than London?I am sorry for my bad English.
I haven't tried the Radial London pedal, but, I cannot recommend the Hot British/Plexitube highly enough, both are the best overdrives I've ever heard or played. There's just something wonderful about the "feel" of this pedal into a clean amp, you have to try it!
I bought Radial Plexitube before a few days.Wonderfully pedal.My Radial London sounds excellent too,but Plexitube sounds more natural and a little creamish.
I agree, I have a Radial Texas Bones, which is great, but...the Plexitube and Hot British just have that special "ampy" quality that no other pedal can come close to.
Sold at RATT.
Ratt at 9:10 XD
I've got an idea...just play through a Marshall for that real "Marshall tone". :)
Well, I also want a great clean tone, so, a Marshall is not the way to go...this way, I get the best of both worlds.
Rock on,
Scott.
Clean tones? People are quick to jump to a Fender twin but not so fast ... Marshall jtm-45,1974x, JCM800 50W. You get the best of both worlds with these Marshalls. The problem is....Amps are like women, you cant have just one!
My whole point is that if you really want the best of both worlds, a great Fender tone, and a great crunch, plug this pedal in with a Fender...only one amp needed. If you want to spend money on two amps, go nuts! My space constraints here won't allow it, and, I don't think that I need to, sonically.
For me, personally, I'd take an EVH III over any Marshall for a great crunch tone, anyway.
Thanks for this vid! I'm just to buy one of these monsters to use with my SG, but i don't know wich would get that monster tone of my guitar. This one , the trimode or the hotbritish...any suggestion accepted.
Javier,
I really liked the Trimode, but, I LOVED the Plexitube and Hot British! The Plexitube and Hot British are the same exact, the only difference is the Plexitube is a two-channel version.
I currently have two Hot British pedals.
Rock on,
Scott
G-System Videos Men thanks for the reply. When you say you have two hotbritish do you mean you use them both at the same time with different setups? Because I'm trying to do something like that....and maybe before the tonebone just an ibanez tubescreamer to get some gain,...also it came to my mind to use a Xotic BBPlus or maybe the Zvex BoxOfRock...what do you think? How do you think it would sound? I know it's hard to put it on words...Thanks in advance!
Hi Javier,
Yes, I run two Hot British, one set to a lower gain, the other to a high gain sound.
I'm also using a Radial Texas Bones for a Tube Screamer kind of overdrive, and a TC Spark Booster in place of the G-System's boost function...it adds gain and EQ to the leads, which is nice!
I love the Xotic pedals, it's hard to go wrong with one of those.
Rock on,
Scott.