Fender MTG Tube Distortion Pedal Certified Open Box

Name: Fender MTG Tube Distortion Pedal
Brand: Fender
Rating: 4.5 (17 reviews)

Tube Overdrive/Distortion/Preamp Pedal for Electric Guitar, with 3-band EQ and Switchable Boost

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Fender and Egnater Combine for True Tube Tone

Designed with amp guru Bruce Egnater, the Fender MTG Tube Distortion pedal delivers true tube saturation and distortion from a US-made 6205 preamplifier tube. Complete with a 3-band EQ and a Tight control to focus your tone, the MTG Tube Distortion pedal is basically a tube preamp pedal — you can run it into the return of your amp’s effects loop to bypass its preamp stage, or use it in front of your modeler to add vibrant tube saturation. Or simply use it in front of your amp like any other overdrive/distortion pedal. Whether you want a subtle harmonic enhancement or full-bore tube distortion, Sweetwater can highly recommend the Fender MTG Tube Distortion pedal.

Fender MTG Tube Distortion Pedal Features:

Tube preamplifier pedal designed in collaboration with amp guru Bruce Egnater
Driven by a US-made NOS 6205 preamplifier tube for true tube breakup
3-band EQ for tone shaping
Tight control focuses your tone, perfect for punching up leads
Switchable Boost control bumps up your volume
Rugged anodized aluminum case
LED-backlit knobs make it easy to see your settings on a dark stage

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Tech Specs

Pedal Type: Distortion, Overdrive
Analog/Digital: Analog
Controls: Knobs: Treble, Middle, Bass, Tight, 2 x Level, Boost, Gain
Number of Footswitch Buttons: 2
EQ: 3-band EQ
Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
True Bypass: Yes
Features: NOS 6205 preamp tube
Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
Power Usage: 290mA
Height: 1.75"
Width: 3.75"
Depth: 4.9"
Weight: 1.2 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: 0234539000

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I havent had this pedal for long, in fact it showed up today and only had a couple hours to play with it before leaving for work, but so far this thing is absolutely amazing! I own 2 amps. One is a Egnater Tweaker 40 Combo, and the other is a Roland Jazz Chorus 40. The Tweaker 40 has never sounded all that great to my ears, especially for the types of clean tones i mainly like to play with, so i primary use my Jazz Chorus. I absolutely love the clean tone of the Jazz Chorus, but sometimes i want to get a good edge of break up type of tone and even a good full tube distortion, but the Jazz Chorus can't achieve it, (nor does it try. Clean is all it does) and the Tweaker 40 doesnt cut it for me either, so I decided to try the Fender MTG Tube Distortion to add some tube flavor to my Jazz Chorus, and it works perfectly for what im looking for. It sounds phenomenal from clean with a hint of tube color, to edge of break up, to a warm overdrive, to full blown distortion. It does it all, and does it very well. The EQ section is very powerful for tone shaping, and the boost feature really brings it home in my opinion. It allows u to set a second gain stage while maintaining unity volume, so i can have a setting for edge of break up, and then engage the boost and have a warm, thick tube overdrive. Its like having 2 channels, or u can use it as a normal boost or clean boost. Its just simply amazing and Fender and Bruce Egnater did a phenomenal job designing this gorgeous pedal. I couldnt be happier with it and its exceeded far past my expectations. It does take a high mA draw, but if u have a good power supply then it shouldnt be a problem at all. If your someone looking to add an amazing tube characteristic to your solid state amp then look no further. (If your looking at my pics, i know the cable management is nightmarish.

I have been playing acoustic for years, but finally got into pedals. I was looking for something to add some crunch, and this pedal is perfect. With a parlor guitar and mellow strings, it's almost like a jazz guitar, but warmer. With the compressor, you get a clear acoustic sound with some warmth in the background. Without, you can get straight, dirty blues.

The controls are awesome, and the range of sound is just great. Judging by the range of the "level" controls. I am not surprised it's sold as a pre-amp, too. I'm sure you could plug headphones into the out and have good sound. I haven't tried running it in the effects loop, but it works just great in my input loop at low level.

Avoid if you need a super tight, metal sound. Don't buy anything else if you want to hear why people put tubes on a pedestal.

This pedal is insane. It is incredibly versatile, being designed with Bruce Egnater that doesn't really surprise me though. It just so happens that I am running it through an Egnater Rebel 20 and this combination is to die for. Typically I play metal music and if that is also you're thing, you're looking in the wrong area. But if you want pure and beautiful tone, look no further.

I'm an overdrive and gain junkie. This is my desert island pedal. From beautiful clean boost this pedal shines. Great warm TUBE tones. All the way up to Southern Rock distortion! (I would not say this pedal can get you in to 80's metal distortion, but that is what the sister MTG LA Distortion pedal is for.) The Boost setting allows you to give your tone that much more. Again, my desert island pedal.

I love Egnator amps, but they break often it seems, I love fender amps as well, and I was excited to see a new line of pedals from them. This product is the best of both worlds, I've used it with my fender and Egnator Amps, and if you're looking for an Americana, Rock 'n' roll type of sound, look no further! Also sounds great with solid state amps as well.

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See also: Distortion/Overdrive, Fender, Fender Distortion, Overdrive & Boost Pedals