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Electro-Harmonix

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The Electro-Harmonix Metal Muff effects pedal features 3 powerful EQ bands that are ideal for sculpting mids and a total of 6 controls for shaping sound precisely your way. Top Boost adds serious bite with its own control knob and footswitch button.
Electro-Harmonix XO Metal Muff With Top Boost Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal

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  • Volume, Top Boost, Treble, Mid, Bass and Distortion knobs
  • Boost and bypass footswitches

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  • DISTORTION CONTROL adjusts the amount of input gain
  • Optional 9V power supply from Electro-Harmonix is US96DC-200BI 9.6 volts/DC 200ma (sold separately)
  • Barrel connector on the front is for the 9-volt battery eliminator capable of delivering 100 mA of current
  • Inner ring of the 9-volt battery eliminator must be negative, the outer ring positive

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One year warranty on pedals. 90 day warranty on all other products.

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4.46

28 Reviews

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Most Liked Positive Review

5

An awesome pedal !!!

I traded in my boss metal zone immediately after trying this pedal in the store.(and it was well worth the trade)The pedal gives a greater range of distortion and when you think that you've hit its peak, just click on the top boost and you'll see why this is the master of all distortion pedals!!!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Not enough for me.

I was looking for thick distortion with smooth gain. This is not it. I thought every setting was weak. I am using a fender strat with Dimarzio Super Distortion in the bridge..cts pots etc. My Boss Drive Zone sounds much better than this. Maybe I just need to add a tube screamer for more gain..but this pedal sounded weak. I really wanted to like it. I paid for 2 day shipping to rock this thing out. As soon as I put a battery in it and hooked it up I almost wanted to unhook it. The gain wasn't smooth. Highs were too high and mids didn't help at all. This pedal is a one trick pony for metal I guess.

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Reviewed by 28 customers

  • Great distortion pedal for the price and sound quality.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    byJames

    fromwichita, ks

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Product was easy to set up and adjustment.

  • I would never by this pedal again

    1

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byRick

    fromMA - Massachusetts

    The sound was terrible and I didn't like when you push the pedal down it makes a clicking noise

  • VERY VERY HAPPY WITH THIS PEDAL!!!!!!!

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byDamage Inc.

    fromLos Angeles

    This pedal gives you a great distortion without sacrificing your tone. Doesn't make your guitar sound like a cheap Casio keyboard. You get a nice crunchy string separation in the style of 80s, 90s & modern Metal. I found more tonal quality and shapable sounds with Top Boost on also.

  • One of my Favorite Pedals

    5

    submitted11 years ago

    byJeff

    fromIndianapolis, Indiana

    A great pedal at a great price!! Blown away by this pedal. Sounds great vintage vibe or newer Rock. You will love it!!I

  • Not enough for me.

    3

    submitted11 years ago

    bygordon knowlton _

    frommaine

    I was looking for thick distortion with smooth gain. This is not it. I thought every setting was weak. I am using a fender strat with Dimarzio Super Distortion in the bridge..cts pots etc. My Boss Drive Zone sounds much better than this. Maybe I just need to add a tube screamer for more gain..but this pedal sounded weak. I really wanted to like it. I paid for 2 day shipping to rock this thing out. As soon as I put a battery in it and hooked it up I almost wanted to unhook it. The gain wasn't smooth. Highs were too high and mids didn't help at all. This pedal is a one trick pony for metal I guess.

  • Dirty metal

    4

    submitted12 years ago

    byMonica Cappas

    fromPensacola, FL

    This pedal will give you some great tones! I found it to be a bit bassey and a little dirty, which for my needs is just fine. If you are looking for a tighter metal pedal this one is not it. Im playing through a peavy valve king half stack and 4 different gutars, all of which have SD Blackouts installed. Im happy with the pedal but it may not be for everyone.

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