Can Plexi do clean?

[mwalluk]

Would the Plexi be able to handle the work of a clean module? I know it's no Blackface or deluxe, but could it work? I'm not lookin for an ac/dc, srv or bluesy clean, but rather a Metallica-esque clean.

 

[tsmilliner]

My Plexi cleans up ok if you roll the gain back and dial back your guitar volume a bit.
I was actually playing the "day that never comes" last night and used the Plexi for the intro and the other clean part because I was to lazy to swap out for the clean or tweed modules. It was workable.

 

[mwalluk]

How do you like the clean mod? I actually prefer it to the blackface. SO the Plexi is workable? I was thinking about picking one up and switching out the clean mod for the plexi. That way essentially I would have four modules by dialing the plexi's gain up or down.

 

[GtrGeorge!]

I really like my Plexi module..its great for me BUT..when I roll back my volume it doesnt sound as clean as I'd like. Its not a matter of distortion..its the fact that the Plexi's cool midrange that makes it so right for light distortion makes it so wrong for cleans. I go to a TopBoost or a Deluxe for my cleans. Both have a better handle on cleans.
Now granted, Im a mature player..and I am very very specific about my tones. But to let ya know how it sounds, hear Jimmy Page roll back his volume on "Song Remains the same"(the movie) , and that will give you the idea. Its still a bit crunchy.
Some people dont mind...but I do.

 

[tsmilliner]

Hey Dude,
As I said, the Plexi is workable. If you are super picky and have a need for every tone to be spot on perfect, you may need to keep your clean module to ensure you can maintain that level of maturity.

Personally, I think it is a matter of taste and personal style. My style is a bit looser, and if I had to record a clean tone with my current set I would probably use my tweed module. If I was playing a song that required some cleaning up and I had the plexi in the rack instead of the Tweed, I would just roll back the gain and play.

I have never used the Deluxe or the Top Boost as of yet so I cannot speak to their tone. I personally did not care for the clean module. It was too Jazzy sounding no texture. I like texture in my music. I have a top boost coming, and am excited to hear it.

If it is a choice between the Plexi or Clean, which is what you asked, I choose the Plexi and live with it which you can.

If you have other choices, what about the JTM module? I just sold mine, but it cleaned up way better than the Plexi or the Tweed I have. I only sold because it was soo close to a cross between the Plexi and the tweed to my ears. Not exact of course, but close enough for me. I am also just getting to know the 1086 I just got, and it may actually replace the Plexi since it can bascally match the Plexi, but has a more diverse range of tones. May be a better option than the Plexi if you can only afford one.

 

[mwalluk]

Thaks for all the input everyone. How close is the Plexi mod to the actuall Marshall Plexi? Can it reach this clean tone from an actuall PLexi...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D5IbtefXPs

 

[strato62]

Plexi module is so versatile !!

I play alot of clean stuff with my Plexi with the gain knob set pretty low ... I use medium to low output passive pick-ups though, no EMG's

I think it sounds a lot like Hendrix's "The Wind Cries Mary" tone with my Strat+ and my RM100 with E34L's and V30's when dialed the gain knob is dialed low. I love it !

Regarding that tone on that youtube clip, i wthink you'll have no problem getting that tone with a Plexi module.

Claude

 

[mwalluk]

Awesome! I'm going have to do a bit of tweaking since I mainly use EMGs. Although my other guitar has Dimarzio Breed/Evos in it, so that may clean up a lil better.

 

[droptrd]

Awesome! I'm going have to do a bit of tweaking since I mainly use EMGs. Although my other guitar has Dimarzio Breed/Evos in it, so that may clean up a lil better.

Those Evo's pretty hot too - as passives go. Id make sure you try before you buy.

 

[mwalluk]

I figured it would be a win-win for me. If it doesn't clean up and isn't workable for my standards, then I still have a very verisitile module that could handle a Collective Soul crunch, good distortion and killer lead. If it does work as a clean, I have another option for a clean and another od/dirty channel.

 

[mwalluk]

Speaking of pickups.... Right now I have EMG 81/60s in my ESP LTD EC1000, thinking about switching the 60 to an 85 eventually, but my main question is this; Would Dimarzio Breed (Neck) Steve's Special (middle) and Evolution (bridge) would be a good combination for an Epi Les Paul Black beauty? I already have two of the three pickups currently in my Sg (which I do not like the SG to begin with, got it from my Uncle sentimental value so not getting rid of it) and I could get the Steve Special form a friend for cheap.

 

[Webb]

I get a pretty good clean out of my Plexi with my EC-1000 with Duncan JB/59's, but find I still need to roll back the volume on the guitar a little to really clean it up.

 

[mwalluk]

I'm jealous man, I so want the EC with JB/59, the Amber Sunburst is sick.

 

[Webb]

I love the EC-1000's. I actually have 3 and love them all...besides the Amber burst I also have the Vintage Black and the Black Cherry (both of those with the 81/60s). Great guitars!

 

[NunSuperior]

I have some clean and dirty Plexi tone recordings I made awhile back. It's the cleanest module I own, but I rarely play anything clean. It won't go 100% clean, there's always a little distortion to it. It's a great rock crunch module.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=652578&songID=6908036

 

[crankyrayhanky]

Would the Plexi be able to handle the work of a clean module? ... I'm not lookin for an ac/dc, srv or bluesy clean, but rather a Metallica-esque clean.

I don't think the Plexi is what you describe here, this sounds like a KH1 or Blackface

 

[mwalluk]

Just got the PLexi yesterday, relaly liking it. Works as a clean for what I want and need. Plus always nice to have three sep. distortion channels.

 

[ratkent]

I run my Pete modded Plexi pretty clean and then hit it with a few boost pedals if I want to gain it up. It is the coolest module to boost that I have come across.

 

[mwalluk]

Def one of my new favs. So versitle. The SL+ is upthere too.