Distortion Pedal Review – MXR M173 Classic 108 Fuzz

Written by admin on August 27, 2009 – 3:21 pm -

Whether you are a Hendrix fan, or a garage rocker, you are going to love the classic MXR M-173 Fuzz Pedal. It has tones that ring familiar of late 60s and early 70s crunch. What Dunlop has taken the circuitry of their BC-108 Fuzz Face pedal, and has placed it in the M-173 which has allowed them to add some great additional features and functionality. The M-173 will fit very nicely onto your pedal board because of its shape, and the hammer tone turquoise finish that it has looks great. Dunlop boasts this pedal as being a classic fuzz stomp box with modern versatility. Players who use the M-173 now have options for AC power and tone buffering, which is a great feature to have with any pedal, especially when placed on a board. The M-173 buffer... more


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MXR M-133 Micro Amp Pedal

Written by admin on August 18, 2009 – 7:43 pm -

The MXR M-133 Micro Amp Pedal is the perfect addition to your setup if you are looking for a pedal that will boost your signal and gain levels. This is a great thing to have available when playing solos or when switching between guitars that have differing output levels. It can also be used to combat signal loss when you have a number of effects setup in a chain. Controls: The MXR could not have a simpler interface. It has only one control for Gain, and that is really all that you need from this pedal. Performance: This pedal does a great job of boosting your signal while also preserving the original tone of your guitar/amp setup. This is important for people who put a lot of time and money into their gear to get the perfect sound they are... more


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