Like with all the ministomps, the case is made from metal and all in all gives off a quality feel. I particularly love the golden tint on this one. The tones are just lovely, giving off that classic rock'n'roll feeling, from deep, crunchy power chords to howling highs. How it compares to a real plexi I can't say, but I personally find the sound excellent. The audio is clean without noticeable static. Can't find anything to complain about with this super cheap little pedal so I give full scores.