The Universal Audio Lion is a Universal Audio overdrive pedal. Close alternatives include the Wampler Plexi-Drive Deluxe V2 and the Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster. It pairs well with the PRS HX 100 Head and the PRS HX 50 Head.

Universal Audio Lion

Universal Audio · pedal

The Universal Audio Lion '68 Super Lead is a premium DSP-powered amplifier simulation pedal from Universal Audio's UAFX line, faithfully recreating the Marshall Super Lead 1968 Plexi amplifier with exceptional digital processing.

  • warm
  • british
  • lead
  • digital
  • universal audio
  • harmonically complex
  • exceptional digital processing

Genres the Universal Audio Lion is commonly used in

  • Classic Rock
  • Blues Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the Universal Audio Lion

PRS HX 100 Head

PRS

25% match
$3429via Reverb

Where this leans warm, PRS HX 100 Head answers back bright

PRS HX 50 Head

PRS

25% match
$3199via Reverb

Where this leans warm, PRS HX 50 Head answers back bright

Suhr SL68 MkII 100-Watt

Suhr

tonal match

Into Universal Audio Lion, Suhr SL68 MkII 100-Watt is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps

Marshall 1987X MK II Reissue 2-Channel 50-Watt

Marshall

tonal match
$1952.04via Reverb

Universal Audio Lion leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform Marshall 1987X MK II Reissue 2-Channel 50-Watt wants

Suhr SL67 MKII

Suhr

tonal match

Suhr SL67 MKII's own voicing points at Marshall-style amps, and Universal Audio Lion delivers it

3rd Power Phantom Dragon 45

3rd Power

tonal match
$3299via Reverb

3rd Power Phantom Dragon 45 is voiced for Marshall-style amps — Universal Audio Lion gives it exactly that

Reinhardt The Storm 33

Reinhardt

tonal match

Reinhardt The Storm 33's own voicing points at Marshall-style amps, and Universal Audio Lion delivers it

Marshall JMP 2204 Master Model Mk2 Lead 50-Watt

Marshall

tonal match
$2199via Reverb

Universal Audio Lion leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform Marshall JMP 2204 Master Model Mk2 Lead 50-Watt wants

Pedals that stack with the Universal Audio Lion

EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea

EarthQuaker Devices

15% match
$169via Reverb

Run EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright

Catalinbread Formula 55

Catalinbread

14% match
$161.49via Reverb

Catalinbread Formula 55 leans bright right where the warm tone needs it

IdiotBox Effects End of Line

Idiotbox Effects

10% match
$49via Reverb

Keep Universal Audio Lion's warm voice out front: IdiotBox Effects End of Line goes after Universal Audio Lion in the signal chain so its bright voice doesn't muddy it

Dr. J D-55 Aerolite Compressor

Dr J

10% match
$49.99via Reverb

Dr. J D-55 Aerolite Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying

Strymon El Capistan

Strymon

7% match

Run Strymon El Capistan after Universal Audio Lion in the signal chain, clear of Universal Audio Lion's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2

Alexander Pedals

7% match
$107via Reverb

Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2's analog warmth voice goes after Universal Audio Lion in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Universal Audio Lion's own warm character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer

Boss

tonal match
$241.10via Reverb

Universal Audio Lion leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer wants

Carl Martin Tone Tweaker

Carl Martin

tonal match
$148.60via Reverb

Universal Audio Lion leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform Carl Martin Tone Tweaker wants

Alternativessee all similar tone character →

Wampler Plexi-Drive Deluxe V2

Wampler

64% similarity
$219.99via Reverb

Shared character: lead, s_build_quality, warm

Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster

Dallas

64% similarity
$3558.02via Reverb

Shared character: lead, warm

Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier

Universal Audio

64% similarity
$349via Reverb

Shared character: exceptional_accuracy, digital, s_build_quality

Mooer MFZ1 Blue Faze

Mooer

61% similarity
$41.22via Reverb

Shared character: s_build_quality, warm

Suhr Brighton Treble Booster

Suhr

61% similarity
$149via Reverb

Shared character: lead, s_build_quality

ThorpyFX Field Marshal LT

ThorpyFX

60% similarity
$269via Reverb

Shared character: warm

Orange Coat Fuzz

Orange

60% similarity
$133.84via Reverb

Shared character: s_build_quality, warm

Crazy Tube Circuits Stardust V3

Crazy Tube Circuits

60% similarity
$198.47via Reverb

Shared character: s_build_quality, warm

TC Electronic Ampworx Vintage Series Jims 45

TC Electronic

90% similarity

similar tone character

Keeley Angry Orange

Keeley

89% similarity
$169.15via Reverb

similar tone character

Blackstar HT-Metal

Blackstar

89% similarity
$267.69via Reverb

similar tone character

Lovepedal Super Six standard

Lovepedal

89% similarity

similar tone character

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Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Universal Audio Lion?+

The closest matches in character are the Wampler Plexi-Drive Deluxe V2, the Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster, the Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier.

What pairs well with the Universal Audio Lion?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS HX 100 Head, PRS HX 50 Head, Suhr SL68 MkII 100-Watt — Where this leans warm, PRS HX 100 Head answers back bright.

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