about crunch and plexi pedals

I really like my tomsline plexion so i digged some information about this kind of pedals.

First thing the majortiy of the plexi clones (TC electronics Dark Matter, Mooer Cruncher, Joyo ultimate drive, ENO Classic DS, Valaton LA Charger) are based on the MI AUDIO CRUNCH BOX design.

The crunchbox is based on the Marshall guvnor (some will say Blues braker that is an evolution of the guvnor...) stealing some design tips from the Fulltone OCD .  The guvnor  is based on the Marshall Plexi.

Also the famous Analogman King of tone and the JHS Morning Glory are based on  Bluesbreaker.

Then there is the Suhr Riot and all its clones that are based on the Crunch Box but with more bite.

The Plexion is something slightly different to the rest of the Crunch Box clones. This is a clone of the MI AUDIO SUPER CRUNCH BOX. The main differnce are the switch that allow a hotter setting that was called the "Josè mid drive". I suggest to lower the level when the switch is engaged. Obviously the SUPER CRUNCH has some more control. Maybe other trimmer are inside the Plexion, but i did not open it.

The conclusion: unless you are a plexi maniac just buy only one of this plexi ballpark pedals since they are all similar flavor.