Universal Audio UAFX Lion '68 Super Lead Amp Simulator Pedal (Open Box)

The Universal Audio UAFX Lion '68 Super Lead is an amp simulator pedal designed to recreate the iconic sound of classic 100-watt British plexi amplifiers. Using Universal Audio's dual-engine processing and UAD modelling technology, it delivers the distinctive clean, aggressive, and overdriven tones associated with legendary rock guitarists. The pedal provides an authentic alternative to a full valve amplifier stack, offering studio-quality emulation in a compact stompbox format suitable for both live performance and recording. The pedal features three distinct amp models accessible via a toggle switch: Bass, Lead, and Brown, each offering a different character of high-powered tube amp tone. It includes six detailed speaker cabinet simulations, modelled from Universal Audio's award-winning OX Amp Top Box, ranging from classic Marshall configurations with Celestion speakers to setups featuring JBL and Electro-Voice units. A significant feature is the USB-C port, which, with the free UAFX 2.0 update, enables MIDI over USB control for recalling 128 presets, syncing to BPM clock, and real-time expression. The companion UAFX mobile app allows for deep customisation of tones, noise gate settings, footswitch functions, and preset management. This pedal is ideally suited for guitarists seeking the iconic crunch and versatility of a vintage British amplifier without the associated volume, size, or maintenance. Its comprehensive control set and app integration make it a powerful tool for players building a modern, programmable pedalboard. The robust construction and detailed emulation ensure it fits seamlessly into both home studio setups and professional touring rigs, providing inspiring tones for everything from classic rock riffing to modern high-gain leads.