Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

[MDS]

Hey guys!

I've had a Hot British for awhile now and I think it is a pretty bitchin' pedal, but I still tend to use either my amp's distortion or my FDII. The Hot British can be a little fuzzy/buzzy sometimes, but it is basically a good pedal.

I originally bought the Hot British to bring some Marshallness to my rig. The DC-5 has fantstic distortions, and the FDII is great for bluesy/fendering vibe, so I just want to supliment with a Marshall vibe. I don't find the Hot British ultra-Marshally and can often get tones I like better from my other options.

So the question is: Is the Plexitone a better Marshall vibe pedal than the Hot British? They're both expensive, so I'd sell the Tonebone for the Plexitone.

Discuss!



Mike

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: Carl Martin Plexiton versus Tonebone Hot British

Re: Carl Martin Plexiton versus Tonebone Hot British

Make a Boogie sound like a Marshall
Good luck.
Anyways the Tonebone is way gainer than a Plexi....if your amp is not all that fat or the cleans are non pleasent with a drive, the Plexi will not give what you seek.
It is glassclear, some mistake that for thin..dunno why hehe.
Just how Fender like is that Mesa??

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

I've played through both....I love and own the Plexitone and I don't own the ToneBone product? I could have bought either one...The Plexitone is the absolute best sounding Marshall "vibe" type sound in a pedal effect I've used to date and I've modded alot of pedals over the years...I wouldn't change anything inside of my Plexitone and in fact,haven't even opened it up!

The JackHammer is another great pedal for a guy on a budget.

 

[suislidE03]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

I had the hot british for a couple months, and I heard a sliver of marshall come from it, but it is so transparent it doesnt have a chance to do that job. Ive never tried the other, but i say go with the plexitone for marshall sounds.

 

[innerdreamrecords.co]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

I just bought a Hot British, it does a really good vintage Zeppelin sound but doesn't really sound like a Marshall to my ears. I think I'm keeping it though.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

I just bought a Hot British, it does a really good vintage Zeppelin sound but doesn't really sound like a Marshall to my ears. I think I'm keeping it though.

I had put a NOS RCA 12AX7 into the one I was playing through and it was a big improvement..

 

[innerdreamrecords.co]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

I had put a NOS RCA 12AX7 into the one I was playing through and it was a big improvement..

Maybe I'll get a Mullard (is that the name?) or a vintage british tube for it. The tube in there is probably bottom barrel.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

Maybe I'll get a Mullard (is that the name?) or a vintage british tube for it. The tube in there is probably bottom barrel.

I went with the RCA because it made the pedal rounder,stronger and warmer...It was the perfect tube for my tastes!

 

[MDS]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

Hmm...maybe I'll try a new tube in my Tonebone before sending it on its way...I like the basic sound for the most part, but I usually feel like it is kinda harsh, particularly when compared to my other options. If I had more control over my amp from my pedalboard I probably wouldn't use the Tonebone at all...

Thanks for your thoughts, guys! I might have to get a plexitone sometime and give it a workout. How much gain does it have? The CM website makes it sound like it goes well beyond vintage.

Mike

 

[DML]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

I share the same experience as STRATDELUXER97. The Plexitone is more Marshall than the Tonebone.

 

[51501984]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

I had put a NOS RCA 12AX7 into the one I was playing through and it was a big improvement..

That`s the ticket , John let that secret out about the RCA tube last year and it`s a big improvement. The Tonebone hot British sounds good with a JJ 12AX7 also. I love the Tonebone for hard rock tones and it turns my little Blues Jr into a fiery little Marshall. For me the Plexitone sounded better for classic rock type stuff(Zeppelin,Hendrix,Cream) and was brighter sounding than the Tonebone. I still have my Tonebone which I love and sold the Plexitone but it`s still a good pedal.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

Hmm...maybe I'll try a new tube in my Tonebone before sending it on its way...I like the basic sound for the most part, but I usually feel like it is kinda harsh, particularly when compared to my other options. If I had more control over my amp from my pedalboard I probably wouldn't use the Tonebone at all...

Thanks for your thoughts, guys! I might have to get a plexitone sometime and give it a workout. How much gain does it have? The CM website makes it sound like it goes well beyond vintage.

Mike

Yep,harsh is what I thought also....That explains it pretty well..

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

That`s the ticket , John let that secret out about the RCA tube last year and it`s a big improvement. The Tonebone hot British sounds good with a JJ 12AX7 also. I love the Tonebone for hard rock tones and it turns my little Blues Jr into a fiery little Marshall. For me the Plexitone sounded better for classic rock type stuff(Zeppelin,Hendrix,Cream) and was brighter sounding than the Tonebone. I still have my Tonebone which I love and sold the Plexitone but it`s still a good pedal.

If you want a really convincing Marshall tone from a pedal,the Plexitone is "it"

The ToneBone is also a good pedal,but I like the Plexitone more.

 

[51501984]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

If you want a really convincing Marshall tone from a pedal,the Plexitone is "it"

The ToneBone is also a good pedal,but I like the Plexitone more.

I tell ya John I think my ears are different than most , maybe there just fried. I`ve tried so much gear that people raved about and my ears just weren`t digging it. For just jamming in the bedroom at low volumes the Tonebone Hot British does it for me but I know somewhere down the line i`ll pick up another Plexitone.

 

[DesertRose]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

looks like the carl martin is getting better reviews =)
Its next on my buying list, heh

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

I tell ya John I think my ears are different than most , maybe there just fried. I`ve tried so much gear that people raved about and my ears just weren`t digging it. For just jamming in the bedroom at low volumes the Tonebone Hot British does it for me but I know somewhere down the line i`ll pick up another Plexitone.

More than likely it's just our different tastes in styles and naturally the gear and guitar differences....I Like both pedals..

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

Me too, the tonebones are cool units, almost like super Guv'nors
The other is obvious, hehe

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

Last night my Plexitone got great tone again(As usual)....I really love this pedal for playing with my loud band,but it's just great overall also!

 

[Evan Skopp]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

Just you wait. We've got something coming out this Winter... Well, I can't say much except expect an announcement in less than two weeks...

 

[MDS]

Re: Carl Martin Plexitone versus Tonebone Hot British

Interesting...Duncan is really getting into the Pedal race...I'll see you guys at the NAMM show to check it out...

Mike