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MXR Custom Badass '78 DistortionItem ID: CustomBad78Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal 
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From Our Research Team:Fat, Amp-style Distortion!Get ready for huge amp-style stack tones and old-school distortion! The MXR Custom Badass '78 Distortion is one mighty pedal. MXR went ahead and took a classic distortion circuit then hot-rodded the heck out of it, giving you an over-the-top lead sound and rich and saturated rhythms when you want them. Plus, the Custom Badass '78 Distortion makes it easy to dial in those tones, thanks to three simple knobs. Engage the CRUNCH button and boost harmonic content - and hang on. If you've got an ear for incredible distortion tones, here's the pedal for you: the MXR Custom Badass '78 Distortion.MXR Custom Badass '78 Distortion Pedal at a Glance:
Hot-rodded circuit gives you big-time distortion tones, from a road-friendly box MXR knows their pedals. They also know how to get the absolute most out of the insides of those pedals. They took a classic distortion circuit, hot-rodded it, and housed it in a rock-solid metal housing. The result? You can stomp on a Custom Badass '78 Distortion for tour after tour and it'll keep on pumping out massive distortion tones. Get rich, massive rhythm tones and over-the-top leads The Custom Badass '78 Distortion delivers everything from auditorium-rocking stack tones to totally classic pedal sounds. It's perfect for both chunky rhythm work and show-stopping lead parts. Best of all, MXR made it very easy to coax a range of distortion tones out of the Custom Badass '78 Distortion using just three simple knobs: tone, distortion, and output. Crank the distortion and cut through any mix. Turn that output knob to the right and hit your amp's input hard. This pedal's not afraid to bring the rock. CRUNCH button boosts the harmonic content MXR lets you take the Custom Badass '78 Distortion's crunch factor up even another notch, with the CRUNCH button. Hit this button and the distortion's harmonic content is increased - and you get even thicker, richer distortion tones. You won't believe how huge your guitar sounds when you plug it into this stompbox! MXR Custom Badass '78 Distortion Pedal Features at a Glance:
Get over-the-top distortion, with the huge-sounding MXR Custom Badass '78 Distortion pedal! Custom Badass '78 Distortion Image Gallery
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by Abe Cabrera from West Chicago IL
I have been playing for over 30 years and this is the first Distortion pedal ive found that really gives you a sound you can make your own any overdrive you put in front of it will help to add o the b... read more [+]adass sound. Or go it alone without and you still will make a sound all your own this pedals controls are very reactive to change. Move the tone up and you get a screeeming lead tone move it back and your in blues love land. The badass is the first pedal where every control really makes a different. The price is very good not low like the boss ds1 which i still think is like playing thru a tin can and if thats what you want thats fine. But when your ready to move up to a pedal that will help you shape your own sound this is it. I cant wait to see what else MXR has in line but they have done a great job here dont spend 200 or 300 on pedals that will leave you broke and asking where the sound the Badass is the pedal for you give it a try you will like great job MXR keep it up. close [-]
December 8, 2011 Music Background: Active muusician, Blues and Rock to Jazz and Country to. Fantastic Tone!
by Trevis Bick from United States
I've spent too much money on pedals just trying to find the right tone for myself. I know the typical pedals that sound great, but wanted to try something unique. I am very particular about my tone.... read more [+] This pedal literally blew my mind man! It doesn't matter what your settings are! There are so many tonal options with this pedal it's fantastic! I bought this and plugged it into a '48 Gibson Amplifier with a '52 Telecaster and it smoked! Next, I used the Gibson SG - and it smoked! If you play nice and soft, the pedal responds nice and soft. Really get into your thing and the pedal will sing for you! I'm more of an overdrive guy, but this is definitely worth having! I think it's a must for anyone for any style. Dig it man! close [-]
November 30, 2011 Music Background: Recording Engineer, Pro Musician - 28 Years Great little Pedal...
by Brian Rutherford from New Mexico
This little pedal is great, Gives great tones. It nails ac/dc to van halen to def lep. Has real clean tones to dirty but not to muddy higher gain distortion tones. A versatile pedal too But stays ... read more [+]in check on your lower notes also. Plays great with seymour duncans. Or any les paul style guitars. It's not a metal zone type pedal or a fullbore. It is a little more inspired by old school distortion sounds on countless records. I was playing bad company all the way to early style whitesnake with ease. It's another pedal where they nailed the distortion sounds of early rock and roll. Thin Lizzy would be proud! I love it, it's fun and different! If your a strummer it is great for chords! It is gaining ppopularity and has great reviews in most mags and online shops! close [-]
October 28, 2011 Music Background: New Student. Blown away at a very reasonable price
by Roberto from Novi, MI
This pedal does what it needs to do and more. I own at least 6 OD pedals and have never been able to click with a Distortion, but this one gives me so much control I can go from blues to full blown d... read more [+]istortion rock with the twist of a knob. The price coupled with the versatility makes it a must have pedal for any tone junkie like me. close [-]
July 7, 2011 Music Background: Hobbyist, Semipro Musician Very Versatile
by Greg from Ladera Ranch, CA USA
There is a tremendous amount of versatility with this pedal. Each adjustment can have a significant impact on the overall tone and effect. From classic rock to 80's metal, this pedal can cover it.
June 17, 2011 Music Background: Hobbyist Also popular
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