Overall User Ratings (based on 74 ratings)
  • Overall:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted October 30, 2004 by a customer from twcny.rr.com

"Ibanez smashbox, best pedal I've ever heard..."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I've had this item for close to a year and I'm still not bored with the sound. I'll keep this one as long as I keep playing.
Sound
I've had several distortion pedals including the Digitech Metal Master, DOD Death metal, DOD Grunge, Rockteck Metal Worker, Digitech Hot Rod, and a few others and this pedal sounds the best with my setup. I have a Behringer GX212 Ultratwin amp and use a Jackson DK2 skully guitar. This pedal has excellent crunch and a deep tone.
Features
This pedal has more features than any other single distortoin pedal I've ever played. The void is awesome and you can change the tone by the push of a switch.
Quality
The only thing about this pedal is that its light. Seems like a big fall could damage it but thats the pedals only downfall.
Value
Like stated above, this pedal sells for $50 and the metal master and hot rod pedals are $80- $90 and don't sound as good at all!
Manufacturer Support
Never had to deal with them so support isn't needed.
The Wow Factor
and I got it.

Musical Background:

Hobbyist

Musical Style:

Hard Rock, Metal
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by a customer from yahoo.com

"Ibanez SM7 SmashBox...Simply, Smashing!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I expect to have this product for an excess of 1yr. Because of new technological advances, occuring daily, the next best stomp box is just around the corner. If this one holds true to being the best fit for me, than I will stick with it. It is a good product.
Sound
This product does very well for alternative/punk rock. I have been searching for a raw,edgy, tone enriched distortion that is not all "fuzz" and I think I've found it with the SM7. It is very gainy and that is a must for gigging and rehearsing. Lots of edge, and cut- through tonal qualaties. I have been running it all by its self and it sounds great. .....much better than the Ibanez stomp boxes from 5 years ago.
Features
I like the fact that is a metal casing, however, it still lacks the true "stomp box" strength and feel. I'm afraid of breaking it to be honest. I love the ton-lok's though. Great idea.
Quality
Looks very nice, not sure how durable this will be. Seems like it may be a bit flimsy. Still, much better than plastic. Casing should be similar to that of the Tube Screamer.
Value
Excellent value. The best sound for under $100. Period.
The Wow Factor
It is a practical addition to a modern rock guitarists rig. The sound is much better than its looks.

Musical Style:

Alternative/Rock/Punk
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Submitted March 12, 2005 by a customer from bellsouth.net

"Great Pedal"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Sounds amazing,even on my cheap yamaha amp
Quality
All metal,not plastic,so it will last a long time.
Value
Great price

Musical Background:

professional

Musical Style:

rock
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Submitted November 24, 2004 by a customer from hotmail.com

"Great piece of kit!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Features
It has good features but i feel that maybe there's something missing some where. I dont quite know what...
Quality
Great quality, worth everypenny....although i did buy it 4 like

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Death Metal
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Submitted September 29, 2003 by a customer from yahoo.com

"KICK ASS!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
The sound of this pedal is simply amazing, blows the metal zone out of the water!
Value
I got this pedal for $59. I was walkin in the store with $100 originally planning on buying a Boss metal zone. The store was out, so the guy told me to try this pedal and i was simply amazed!
Manufacturer Support
I've had a few problems w/ ibanez guitars in the past. Ibanez was always prompt in fixing all of my problems. I'm very impressed w/ the company.

Musical Style:

Metal
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Submitted February 23, 2005 by a customer from bellsouth.net

"great value and good sound oh and it,s analog!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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kind of of thin at high volume but not that noticable sounds great all around
Sound
yes turn the treble way down on the pedal and turn the bass to at least 6 with gain on full and edge switch on you will get a sick heavy sound with a marshal or similar amp!
Features
i love the void switch it really cuts the noise!
Quality
well made i have the delay aswell!
Value
excellent sound great value
The Wow Factor
doesn,t look that cool but sound great

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

rock and punk
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