The MXR M104 Distortion+ is the pedal that put MXR on the map — an analog, germanium-clipped overdrive/distortion circuit prized for tone that stays musical from a subtle blues crunch all the way to thick, saturated '80s hard rock distortion. Its simple two-knob layout keeps tone-shaping fast and intuitive, while true hardwire bypass means your signal stays untouched when the effect is off.
Features
- Organic, germanium-powered clipping for non-brittle overdrive and distortion
- Smooth range from subtle blues breakup to fuzz-like saturation
- Two-knob simplicity — dial in tone fast, no menus or presets
- True hardwire bypass footswitch preserves your tone when the pedal is off
- Compact, rugged MXR chassis built for gig and pedalboard use
Controls
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Output — sets the overall volume of the effect
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Distortion — sets the amount of distortion
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Footswitch — toggles effect on/bypass; red LED indicates active
Specifications
- Input impedance: 1 MΩ
- Output impedance: 25 kΩ (output control at mid position)
- Distortion gain: 10 dB to 45 dB at 1 kHz
- Bypass: hardwire
- Current draw: 2.5 mA
- Power supply: 9V DC
Powered by a single 9-volt battery (install via the bottom plate) or a 9V DC adapter such as the Dunlop ECB003, DC Brick™, Iso-Brick™, or Mini Iso-Brick™ power supplies (power supply not included).
El Cajon Guitars & Music is an authorized MXR dealer.
