Plini

Plini Pedalboard

Full effects breakdown — core pedals, signal chain order, and budget alternatives

Essential Pedals

These effects are non-negotiable for Plini's tone. Skip any one and the signature sound is lost.

DelayReverbModulation

Optional / Contextual Effects

Plini uses these situationally — great to have but not required for the core sound.

OverdriveEQ

£1,000 Pedalboard Breakdown

Specific gear recommendations at the £1,000 budget tier.

Modulation
MXR Phase 90
£79
Delay
Strymon Timeline
£449

Pedalboard at Every Budget

The effects chain scales with budget — budget tiers keep the essential categories intact with less expensive alternatives.

£200 · Beginner~£178
  • OverdriveJoyo Vintage Overdrive
Full rig →
£500 · Sweet Spot~£478

No pedals at this tier

Full rig →
£1,000 · Pro-Level~£996
  • ModulationMXR Phase 90
  • DelayStrymon Timeline
Full rig →
£2,500 · Premium~£2495
  • ModulationWalrus Audio Julia
  • DelayStrymon Timeline
  • ReverbStrymon Flint
Full rig →

Signal Chain Order

Standard signal path for a Plini-style pedalboard. Deviating from this order changes the tone character significantly.

  1. Guitar
  2. Modulation (Chorus, Phaser, Flanger)
  3. Delay (after modulation, before reverb)
  4. Reverb (last in chain before amp)
  5. Amp