MXR M151 Doubleshot Distortion Pedal
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Two distinct channels, huge output, and incredibly quiet operation.
Overview
MXR M151 Doubleshot Distortion Pedal
There was a time when the MXR Distortion+ was the only distortion box that mattered. It was seen on stages worldwide and heard on hundreds of timeless recordings. Building on that proud history, MXR introduces an instant classic, the M-151 Doubleshot Distortion. With two distinct channels, huge output, and incredibly quiet operation, this pedal redefines what a distortion box should be. Dial in blues-approved grind or thick, old-school lead tones on one side. Then, with the touch of a button, call up bottom-heavy modern metal sounds or radically-EQed future fuzz.
But the options don't stop there. Independent gain and EQ controls give you complete control over both sides of this pedal's split personality. You can set up the Double-Shot to go from an in-the-pocket chord part to an over-the-top lead line. Or toggle between two unique solo tones. Or switch between two drastically different rhythm tones. Get all your gain from the pedal or use its massive output to get screaming overdrive from your amp. And no matter how dirty you run the Doubleshot, all the subtle details and dynamics of your playing will come through. If you can imagine it, the Double-Shot can make it a reality-a gloriously distorted reality.
There was a time when the MXR Distortion+ was the only distortion box that mattered. It was seen on stages worldwide and heard on hundreds of timeless recordings. Building on that proud history, MXR introduces an instant classic, the M-151 Doubleshot Distortion. With two distinct channels, huge output, and incredibly quiet operation, this pedal redefines what a distortion box should be. Dial in blues-approved grind or thick, old-school lead tones on one side. Then, with the touch of a button, call up bottom-heavy modern metal sounds or radically-EQed future fuzz.
But the options don't stop there. Independent gain and EQ controls give you complete control over both sides of this pedal's split personality. You can set up the Double-Shot to go from an in-the-pocket chord part to an over-the-top lead line. Or toggle between two unique solo tones. Or switch between two drastically different rhythm tones. Get all your gain from the pedal or use its massive output to get screaming overdrive from your amp. And no matter how dirty you run the Doubleshot, all the subtle details and dynamics of your playing will come through. If you can imagine it, the Double-Shot can make it a reality-a gloriously distorted reality.
Specs
Specifications
Dimensions: 5 in. x 3-3/4 in. x 1-1/2 in.
Color: Black
Dimensions: 5 in. x 3-3/4 in. x 1-1/2 in.
Color: Black
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 707-745-2722
Web: https://www.jimdunlop.com/gear-support/
Phone: 707-745-2722
Web: https://www.jimdunlop.com/gear-support/
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
(46 ratings)
Submitted May 9, 2004 by a customer from comcast.net
"Almost perfect, but..."
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I'm actually selling it. I have the extreme sound from my Boogie, and just need a simple blues and AC/DC sound. Thinking of going with a Radial Tonebone Classic or maybe a Tech21 Sansamp Tri-O.D.
Sound
Very loud pedal. Not excessively noisy, but difficult to control at bedroom levels. I was trying to achieve a Tubescreamer sound on the first channel and a Marshall stack on the other. I got close, but both sounds seemed a bit compressed and quacky. I am playing a Fender 50's Reissue with Van Zandt pickups through a Mesa Boogie DC-2 combo. The Boogie may have been over coloring my sound...
Features
This is the exact setup I wanted. Two channels with completely separate eq's. Why don't more effects companies think like this?
Quality
Built like a fricken' tank! One of the little buttons broke off prior to me picking it up used, but I simply replaced it with the cap of a ballpoint pen. Works like a charm now!
Value
Had to search around to get the price down around $100, but found a good deal on ebay.
Manufacturer Support
Never had to mess with them, but I will give them the benefit of the doubt since they build these things so solid.
The Wow Factor
Definitely has a VooDoo aura about it.
Musical Style:
Blues and Progressive Rock
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