Warped Plexi Deluxe

Based on: Number of parts: Enclosure type:

Wampler Plexi Drive Deluxe High, total 89 components 125b
Effect type: Technology: Get your board at:
Modern Marshall JFET cascade Warped Plexi Deluxe
voiced overdrive Power consumption: Get your kit at:
Build difficult: 9V Das Musikding (Europe)
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Project overview:

Conceptually based on the Plexi-Drive Deluxe, this pedal expands upon the original Wampler Pedal "Plexi-
Drive" by offering enhanced control options that allow you to finely tailor and sculpt your desired tone.

Our version features a front boost inspired by the tube screamer, equipped with gain and tone trimmers,
followed by an active EQ for enhanced control and versatility.

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Index
1. Project overview 5. Schematic
2. Index, Introduction & Controls 6. Components, Build Notes, Wiring Diagram
3. Bills of Materials, BOM 7. Drill Template, Licensing and Usage
4. Shopping Lists

Introduction
This reinvention of the Plexi-Drive takes a leap into the modern era of pedals by adding a 3-band active
EQ, additional brightness control, and a perfectly voiced pregain booster. With these features, you can
achieve a wide range of Plexi tones from virtually any amplifier.

Marshall Amplifiers® have been at the forefront of rock tones since the early 60s, renowned for their tight
overdrive and coveted bass response. Legends like Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Cream, and AC/DC played
a pivotal role in creating iconic rock tones, solidifying Marshall® as a legendary rock brand.

Just like the original Plexi-Drive, this Deluxe version maintains a unique gain structure capable of delivering
vintage '68 style Plexi tones as well as massive rock tones reminiscent of a cranked JTM-45® amplifier.

The addition of the all-new active 3-band Bass/Mids/Treble EQ stack provides even more control over your
tone. The bass boost option allows you to emulate the low-end thump of a 4x12" cabinet at the flick of a
switch, perfect for dialing in your low end at lower volume gigs or bedroom playing.

In addition, we've included a bright switch to add high-end sparkle, making it effortless to switch between
bright and dark guitars or amps. The Warped Plexi Deluxe also boasts a pre-gain boost soft click switch
with a voice reminiscent of "that 'valve' screaming green overdrive with pronounced mids," enabling you to
push your leads into thick, creamy overdrive.

The pedal fills the Marshall® void in your rig, providing the crunch, response, boost, and feel that you've
been longing for. Whether you're playing sold-out shows or rocking out in solitude, this pedal will elevate
your tone and allow you to create your own signature flavor of rock.

Controls
Potentiometers • VOLUME

• BASS Switches
• BOOST
• GAIN • BRIGHT
• MID • BASS BOOST
• TREBLE

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Bill of materials
Resistors R38 1m
Part Value
R1 1M
Capacitors
R2 1K
Part Value
R3 1K
C1 47p
R4 1K
C2 470p
R5 10K
C3 2n2
R6 100K
C4 220p
R7 1K
C6 22n
R8 6K2
C7 220p
R9 10K
C9 1u
R10 10R
C11 220n
R11 10k
C12 51p
R12 6K2
C13 47n
R13 10k
C14 22n
R15 10K
C15 4n7
R16 10K
C16 47n
R17 3k3
C17 220n
R18 10K
C18 220n
R19 4K7
C19 1u
R20 51K
C20 100n
R21 1K
C21 4n7
R22 10K
C22 1u
R23 1K
C23 470p
R24 1K
C26 100n
R25 1K
C27 1u
R26 3k3
R27 2k2
R28 2k2 Electrolytics Capacitors
R29 1k Part Value
R30 1k C5 47u
R31 33k C8 47u
R32 33k C10 100u
R33 100k C24 1u
R34 100r C25 1u
R35 1k
R36 560k
R37 10k

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 Potentiometers Diodes
Part Value Part Value
BASS B50K D1 1N5817
BOOST A100K D4 1N4148
GAIN A500K D5 1N4148
MID B50K MAIN 3mm red LED
TREBLE B100K BST.LED 3mm red LED
VOLUME A100K

Trimpots
Part Value
BIAS1 50K
BIAS2 50K
BIAS3 50K
GAIN.TR 500K
TONE.TR 20K

IC
Part Value
IC1 NJM4558D
IC2 TL071

Transistors
Part Value
Q1 J201
Q2 J201
Q3 J201
Q4 2N3904
Q5 2N5088

Switches
Part Value
BRIGHT spdt on/on
BASS spdt on/on
BOOST

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Shopping list
Resistors 2 4n7 C15, C21
Qty Value Parts 1 51p C12
Transistors
2 100K R6, R33
Qty Value Parts
1 100r R34 Electrolytics Capacitors 1 2N3904 Q4
9 10K R5, R9, R15, Qty Value Parts
R16, R18, R22, 1 2N5088 Q5
R11, R13, R37 1 100u C10 3 J201 Q1, Q2, Q3
1 10R R10 2 1u C24, C25
11 1K R2, R3, R4, R7, 2 47u C5, C8
R21, R23, R24, Switches
R25, R29, R30, Qty Value Parts
R35 Potentiometers 2 3PDT -
2 1M R1, R38 Qty Value Parts Stomp foot
2 2k2 R27, R28 2 A100K BOOST, 2 BASS spdt on/on
2 33k R31, R32 VOLUME BOOST,
1 A500K GAIN BRIGHT
2 3k3 R17, R26
1 4K7 R19 1 B100K TREBLE
1 51K R20 2 B50K BASS, MID Diodes
1 560k R36 Qty Value Parts
2 6K2 R8, R12 2 1N4148 D4, D5
Trimpots
1 1N5817 D1
Qty Value Parts
2 LEDSTATUS- LED.B,
Capacitors 1 20K TONE.TR
LED LED.D
Qty Value Parts 1 500K GAIN.TR
2 100n C20, C26 3 50K BIAS1, BIAS2,
4 1u C9, C19, C22, C27 BIAS3 Jacks
3 220n C11, C17, C18 Qty Value Parts
2 220p C4, C7 1 DC JACK -
2 22n C6, C14 IC
2 AUDIO JACK -
1 2n2 C3 Qty Value Parts
2 470p C2, C23 1 NJM4558D IC1
2 47n C13, C16
1 TL071 IC2
1 47p C1

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Schematic

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Components Recommendations
As many people like to experiment with some pedals with higher voltage, always ensure
your electrolytic capacitors' max tolerance is over 25v.

This board has been tested using Film box capacitors for most of the values over 1nf and ceramics discs
for those under 1nf. However, high-quality components such as Wima's Capacitors and Panasonic's
electrolytics can deliver a better performance.

All the resistors used for testing this project are 1/4W Metal Film.

The BOM and Shopping list are exclusive regarding this project. It doesn't include all the hardware like the
3PDT bypass switch, audio/dc jacks, enclosure, etc.

Build Notes
If this is one of your first projects, I recommend you to take a look at our Pedal Building Guide.

For a successful and tidy build, it’s recommended the following order:

1. Resistors & diodes

2. Capacitors, starting with the smaller ones and the ceramic ones.
3. Electrolytic capacitors (always check the polarity)
4. Transistors
5. Wires
6. Potentiometers and switches
7. Off-board wiring

Wiring Diagram
All our projects include a free 3PDT Board to make the wiring easier and tidier. Also, all of our PCBs feature
the status LED on board.

The pad named “Ctrl” or “LED” is the one that controls the status of the led; wire it to the “LED” pad on the
3PDT board or in the control slug of your 3PDT.

This board has been designed to match our EZ 3PDT PCB; check it here to access our Pedal Wiring Guide.

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Drill Template
This Project has been planned to fit into a 125b enclosure type.

Check the Attached “Drilling templates” to drill the box properly. The files are on Scale 1:1, ready to print
on an A4 page.

Licensing and Usage

We really appreciate your trust and support in buying this PCB, as well as your will to dive into the DIY
electronics world. For us, that's why you can make this project work properly and enjoy not only the building
process but also experiment and play with it on your rig.

We try to reply to every question we receive on our email or our social media. Still, we try to encourage all
our customers to join our PCB Guitar Mania – Builders Group on Facebook to post all your doubts, issues,
suggestions, or requests, share your builds, and have some feedback from other fellow builders and us!

We tested all our projects following this same guide on their standard configurations. Although, not all of
the variations and mods have necessarily been checked. These are suggestions based on the schematic
analysis and the experiences and opinions of others. Feel free to share with us your views and
recommendations regarding the mods your personal experimentation.

These boards may be used for commercial endeavors in any quantity unless expressly noted. No attribution
is necessary, though accreditation or a link back is always much appreciated.

If you are a builder planning to make your own run of pedals, we also offer the service of custom-made
boards with your brand and logo, design according to your specifications.

The only usage restrictions are that, first, you cannot resell the PCB as part of a kit without prior
arrangement with us, and second, you cannot scratch off the silkscreen or other way of trying to hide our
logos and the source of the PCBs. Like it's written above, if you want to have your designs with your brand
and logo, we could undoubtedly reach an agreement.

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