MXR M103 Blue Box Fuzz/Octave Pedal

Takes your guitar signal, fuzzes it up, then duplicates it two octaves down.

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MXR M103 Blue Box Fuzz/Octave Pedal reviews

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"Crazy-Cool Effects Pedal!"

Overall:
The MXR M-103 Blue Box is a combination octaver/distortion pedal, with a bit of pitch modulation thrown in for extra insanity. When played without other effects, it sounds like a rabid Atari 2600 on a rampage! Combined with a slow and deep chorus and a bit more rock distortion, you can get cool sounds similar to to '70s rock or even a bit like '60s psychedelic. This is not a polyphonic pedal, so chording with this box doesn't work so well. Use single notes for best results; and use chorus, delay, or harmonizer pedals later in the effects chain to flesh out your sound. I've also tried MXR and DigiTech phasers with the Blue Box, with fun and interesting results! Keep the Blend knob around the 10 or 11 o'clock position for less randomness and a bit more control over your sound. The Blue Box is built tough, and is a lot of fun to use! This pedal is a great value; and provides unique sounds for rock, metal, industrial, punk, alternative, and experimental music!

Submitted: 9/16/2006

Style of Music: Classical, Bluegrass, Punk, Weird Stuff

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MXR M103 Blue Box Customer Review

Sound:
The sound is really juicy, but it takes a lot of effort to get the sound you want, and it is not always possible too.

Ease of Use:
I know that it was created to be a little bit unpredictable, but id use it more often if i could get from this box what i want every time.

Submitted: 1/29/2009

Style of Music: psychodelic rock/funk/electonic

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This unassuming little box shovels out enough low frequencies to scare a blue whale. It takes your guitar signal, fuzzes it up, then duplicates it two octaves down. You control the output and the mix between the dry signal and the effect. Using it 100% wet is quite an experience, but more recognizable sounds appear as you dial In more dry signal. The Blue Box is known for having a chaotic personality that can make each session a totally unique experience! Powered by a single 9 volt battery or Dunlop's ECB-03 AC adapter.

Controls
Footswitch toggles effect on/bypass (red LED indicates on) Output knob sets total output gain Blend knob adjusts ratio of dry (clean) with wet (effects) signal.

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Specifications
Dimensions: 4-3/8 x 2-3/8 x 1-1/4 in.

Color: Blue
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