Neoplex - Crunch Boost
The Vemuram Neoplex is a rare and remarkable boost pedal that captures the magic of a legendary studio icon - the Maestro Echoplex EP-3 tape echo. What made the EP-3 so special was its first-stage preamp, which employed a unique and hard-to-find TIS58 field-effect transistor (FET). Vemuram went to great lengths to source genuine NOS (new old stock) TIS58s, allowing them to recreate the EP-3's iconic tonal signature in pedal form. The Neoplex functions as a clean-to-crunch boost, enhancing clarity and warmth while adding a musical edge-of-breakup character when pushed. A clever Bounce control allows you to fine-tune the pedal's response, making it play nicely with even the highest-gain amplifiers. And the top-mounted bias trimmer gives you the ability to further shape the gain structure to taste. Housed in Vemuram's signature brass enclosure, the Neoplex benefits from effective shielding, impressive durability, and noiseless operation. But the real draw is its uncanny recreation of the Echoplex's legendary preamp tone - a sound that graced the recordings of guitar heroes like Eddie Van Halen and Jimmy Page. With its extremely limited production run, the Neoplex is one of the rarest and most sought-after boutique boost pedals on the market. If you prize authentic vintage tone and can get your hands on one, it's a true tone-chasing treasure.
