MXR M78 Custom Badass 78 Distortion Guitar Pedal

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£132.00

This is the MXR M78 Custom Badass 78 Distortion Guitar Pedal from MXR, now available in the Guitar Pedals category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

Description

The MXR Custom Badass 78 Distortion is a factory-modded pedal that uses intuitive design to deliver huge distortion with versatile switching options. Featuring an innovative circuit that utilises both silicone diodes and LEDs to generate clipping this is a new breed of distortion pedal. Switch between either clipping type with the Crunch switch for versatile tonal options. The LED clipping is slightly softer so you can also boost harmonic content by activating this switch. Use this alongside the classic control trio- Output Tone and Distortion to unlock mammoth distorted tones.

About the manufacturer

MXR

MXR is one of the most respected names in effects pedals, known for its rugged design, simplicity, and legendary tones. Founded in New York in the early 1970s, MXR quickly made its mark with classics like the Phase 90, Dyna Comp, and Distortion+, which became staples on countless pedalboards. Now part of the Dunlop family, MXR continues to innovate while maintaining the straightforward, no-nonsense approach that players love. Whether delivering subtle modulation, rich overdrive, or tight compression, MXR pedals are built to last and designed to perform, offering timeless sounds that have shaped decades of music.

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