The El Rey Dorado is your go-to box for that Plexi tone. Hi, just finished another pedal, Clone of Keeley’s el Rey Dorado. Keeley Electronics El Rey Dorado Overdrive/Distortion. Keeley El Rey Dorado Here's another Plexi-in-a-box overdrive, this time from the great Robert Keeley. It's a cascaded opamp design running on a bipolar +/-9v supply. THE BOTTOM LINE: The Keeley El Rey Dorado nails coveted Plexi tones for less than the cost of a replacement knob for the Sixties original, while the Aria pedal delivers top-notch compression and overdrive effects to deliver tone with the elusive polish of a finished studio recording . Yes, there is a wide range of 1960s plexi amp tones in terms of power, tubes installed, speakers, and/or cabinet used, but this hits the core-tone bullseye! ... Used Keeley El Rey Dorado Effect Pedal. I switched it with a 1044 from a Chinese ebay seller, with the same results, then I swapped it with a 1044 from digikey and works flawlessly. Compare Compare Now site5116589670 116589670 The El Rey Dorado has two channels or selections – Lo and Hi. Keeley Electronics - 'El Rey Dorado' The El Rey Dorado is the go-to-box when you’re looking to nail that Plexi sound. I’ve never owned a Keeley product, but based on his reputation I would expect the box to be at least decent. The El Rey Dorado is your new go-to box for that plexi tone. I used a 7660 charger IC but it gave a very uncomfortable whine that made the pedal unusable. Buy online or at your local store today! Whilst of course it’s true that what constitutes ‘Plexi’ tone is a broad spectrum in terms of power, valves, speakers and cabinets used, it's hard to disagree that the El Rey Dorado … at Yes, there is a wide range of 1960s Plexi Amp Tone in terms of power, which tubes are installed, which speakers and/or cabinet is used, but the El Rey Dorado hits the core tone bullseye! One of the many reference points for the tone was my own JTM 45/100® full stack. Your Price $ 99.99 msrp:,lowPrice:99.99. Save money on Used Keeley Distortion & Overdrive Effects Pedals at Guitar Center. I’m mostly curious which angle the El Rey will go - plexi boxes tend to either be 1) idealized takes on the plexi sounds in famous recordings where the amp was cranked and had a treble booster goosing the front end. The Power Toggle as it's known on the original selects between red LEDs or BAT46s for asymmetrical clipping. Great Condition. Keeley say : The El Rey Dorado is your go-to box for that Plexi tone. All pre-owned items are rated and scored. Yes, there is a wide range of 1960s Plexi Amp Tone in terms of power, which tubes are installed, which speakers and/or cabinet is used, but the El Rey Dorado hits the core tone bullseye! It’s an awesome overdrive, very versatile. One of the many reference points for the tone was Robert’s JTM 45/100 full stack. Even on Lo, and with the Drive down as far as it can go, there is plenty of energy for moderate rock riffing. 433 Orem, UT.