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Brand | MXR |
Style | Bass,Distortion |
Color | Silver |
Item Weight | 9 Grams |
Voltage | 9 Volts |
About this item
- Super high-gain distortion
- 3-band EQ with sweepable mid frequencies
- Tight, fast, switchable Noise Gate for syncopated metal riffage
- Internal Gate Trigger control lets you set the Noise Gate's sensitivity
- Model Number: M116
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Product information
Item Weight | 0.317 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 4.25 x 2.5 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B002QKRUJG |
Item model number | 11116000001 |
Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 26, 2009 |
Color Name | Silver |
Hardware Interface | 1/4-inch Audio |
Signal Format | Analog |
Voltage | 9 Volts |
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Product Description
Turbo-charges your guitar signal with lethal amounts of ultrahigh gain, combined with a built-in noise gate to knock out unwanted noise and add definition to syncopated riffage. Extensive EQ controls let you sculpt your tone with fiendish precision, and the additional Scoop switch provides an instant high- and low-frequency boost that'll rumble the room while also adding clarity. This compact but powerful MXR guitar pedal is all you need to unleash the most devastating contemporary metal guitar tones ever heard. The FullBore distortion pedal turbocharges your guitar signal with lethal amounts of ultrahigh gain. This is combined with a built-in Noise Gate to knock out the noise associated with extreme gain levels while also adding definition and tightness to syncopated metal riffs. The effect pedal's extensive EQ controls, with Bass, Mid, sweepable Mid-Freq and Treble knobs let you sculpt your tone with fiendish precision. The additional Scoop switch provides an instant high and low frequency boost that'll rumble the room while also adding clarity. Available from MXR, the world leader in analog pedal technology.
From the manufacturer
MXR is a New York-based manufacturer of effects pedals from Rochester. The manufacturer was co-founded in 1972 by Keith Barr and Terry Sherwood and incorporated as MXR Innovations, Inc. in 1974. The MXR is now owned by Jim Dunlop, which continues to produce the original effects units along with new additions to the line.
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Located in Benicia, California, Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc. was founded as a small family-owned and -operated company by Jim Dunlop in 1965. Today, it is a leading innovator of electronics, picks, capos, slides, strings and other music accessories. Home to such legendary products as the Cry Baby Wah, MXR pedals, Tortex Picks, and the Original Trigger Capo, Dunlop offers high performance and a better playing experience to musicians worldwide.
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Founded in 1972 and part of the Dunlop family since 1988, MXR continues to provide modern innovations alongside the classics.
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Value for money | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Versatility | 4.0 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
Volume control | — | 5.0 | 4.0 | — | — | 4.1 |
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hardware interface | 1 4 inch audio | — | — | 1 4 inch audio | usb | — |
power source | — | Corded Electric | Electric | Battery Powered | — | Corded Electric, Battery Powered |
amperage | 9 milliamps | 0 milliamps | — | 0.01 milliamps | 20 milliamps | 11 microamps |
signal format | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog |
controls type | Knob | Knob | Knob | Knob | Knob | Knob |
voltage | 9 volts | 9 volts | — | — | 9 volts | 9 volts of direct current |
style | Bass,Distortion | Distortion | Acoustic,Advanced,Distortion,Preamp | Distortion | Standard | High Gain Distortion |
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Customers like the sound quality, performance, distortion, and quality of the guitar effect device. For example, they mention it works surprisingly well with other effects, has a lot of gain on tap, and has slick distortion. Some appreciate the sturdiness, saying it's heavy and rips for hardcore metal. Overall, customers are happy with value.
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Customers like the sound quality of the guitar effect device. They say it has a very special sound, a wide range of sound, and a nice dirty sound. They are able to get some nice feedback harmonics, and an almost synthetic tone. The noise gate makes this pedal stand out, and is a good addition to keep away annoying hisses and feedback. Customers also say that the pedal has plenty of gain on tap.
"...The noise gate works well for groove metal and tight licks (think Pantera’s Walk). Excellent quality for the price...." Read more
"...I really like the harmonics and dynamics, the best solid state distortion for the price in my opinion, Im using it to generate a lot of gain into a..." Read more
"...The eq is fantastic and you can get a wide, wide variety of sounds with very slight adjustments...." Read more
"...However I also noticed that the amount of white noise also depended on my amp's EQ settings as well, so know in advance you'll need to spend a good..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the guitar effect device. They say it works surprisingly well with other effects, the gate works very well, and the scoop too. They also say it has a lot of gain on tap, is extremely transparent, and highly effective on machine gun riffs. Customers also mention that it comes preset with a great deal of gain.
"...At 9 oclock you get tons of gain, enough for a crunch and lead, theres also more gain in store for a super high gain lead...." Read more
"...After that I have my delays and phase etc. The Tube Screamer works amazingly well with the Fullbore Metal to add body and better palm muting without..." Read more
"...The big "selling point" about the MM is that it has a Top Boost. Big deal...." Read more
"You can dial in great tones with this pedal and plenty of gain on tap." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the distortion of the guitar effect device. They mention it's a great pedal for shredding, with a big chunky but tight distortion. Some say that it'll be perfect for death metal. Overall, customers are happy with the pedal's tone and customization options.
"Big chunky but tight distortion. Similar to a Metal Zone. The pedal build is very solid...." Read more
"BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: The MXR Fullbore Metal is a high-octane distortion suitable for modern metal music...." Read more
"...that it might be over the top distortion, but it really gives you any level of distortion you want and in so many different ways!..." Read more
"This pedal is a great metal distortion device once you get it dialed in right...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the guitar effect device. They mention that it has a very special sound, and is versatile. Some say that it's an outstanding unit, and a great feature. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...it isn't for every guitar, or every amp, but by itself, it's really friggin good...." Read more
"...It's built well, more versatile than the name would lead you to believe - and the gate works like a charm...." Read more
"...It works surprisingly well with other effects, and more versatile than I would have expected...." Read more
"Lovely pedal!Being a Black metal fan and a guitar player I had to pick one up, even though thatSound isn't really what I do...." Read more
Customers like the sturdiness of the guitar effect device. For example, they say it's heavy, rips for hardcore metal, and hard rock.
"Big chunky but tight distortion. Similar to a Metal Zone. The pedal build is very solid...." Read more
"...I love MXR products, this is made very well, I just really do not like the sound. Haha, not one bit." Read more
"...I've had this one on my board for about 6 months and I like it. It's built well, more versatile than the name would lead you to believe - and the..." Read more
"If you want METAL, this baby's got it.Lot of sustain and variable EQ all in one compact pedal...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the guitar effect device. They say it's worth the money, has excellent quality, and is the best solid state distortion for the price. Some mention that it has an almost rectifier low end punch that they've never heard out of a pedal.
"...Excellent quality for the price. Once you learn how to use the parametric EQ you will love this pedal." Read more
"...I really like the harmonics and dynamics, the best solid state distortion for the price in my opinion, Im using it to generate a lot of gain into a..." Read more
"Affordable, non-boutique stomp box. Lots of interesting tones, if a bit fizzy. Fun to play around with." Read more
"...Basically, this pedal can do an almost rectifier low end punch that I've never heard out of a pedal." Read more
Customers like the guitar effect device for its wide variety of tone shaping knobs. They say it has lots of customization and can be adjusted to their personal taste.
"...It has a wide variety of tone shaping knobs so you can adjust it to your own personal preference...." Read more
"Great pedal overall, killer metal tones with a lot of customization available...." Read more
"Lots of Customization..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the adjustability of the guitar effect device. They mention that the noise gate can't be adjusted to get different crunches, the noise suppressor is a bit sensitive, and the control for it is hard to use.
"...or mixed into tubes this is a great pedal, only issue is you cant adjust the noise gate to get different crunches with the twist of a knob, only way..." Read more
"...Update. The Gate bottom sucks, it has no level of adjustment. It is just an on/off button...." Read more
"...Paired it with a vintage Fender Stratocaster and the gate was just muting everything unless I was strumming/plucking extra hard...." Read more
"It has jin! Need I say more? Ok then I will. The noise suppressor is a bit sensitive, and the control for it is hard to spot...." Read more
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This pedal comes preset with a lot of gain, I mean a lot! At 9 oclock you get tons of gain, enough for a crunch and lead, theres also more gain in store for a super high gain lead. I wouldnt say this is a replacement for a tube pedal(Behringer Tube Monster ie Ibanez TK Blackstar HT etc) but certainly sounds EXCELLENT for an analog version, solid state and amp are often mixed, ie Ds into a Marshall head for a sweet analog and tube hybrid, this is what I use for it but it can achieve a GR8 sound with just the EQ knobs. I really like the harmonics and dynamics, the best solid state distortion for the price in my opinion, Im using it to generate a lot of gain into a tube and the solid state+ tube mix is just golden. It couldnt hurt to boost it, Bad monkey can get you the kinks for $50.
Cons:
You have to unscrew the bottom to change the battery, and if you want to adjust the Noise Gate threshold you better reach for a mini screwdriver, this really blew it for me on versatility, if they put a threshold knob this would be the ultimate analog metal tone machine.
Conclusion: whether by itself or mixed into tubes this is a great pedal, only issue is you cant adjust the noise gate to get different crunches with the twist of a knob, only way I can think of is get 2 of these, but Dunlop better listen to us Amazon buyers :D
It is really easy to lose control of this pedal. When you first use it you should keep the gain at or below 9:00. More gain also means u should turn the high down accordingly. Sometimes I have the high all the way down. When you get more acquainted with it you learn to avoid unwanted noise.
I'm using a Roland JC-120 for my amp, a Fender Strat Standard with a SD Hotrails for a bridge pickup. I found that the best placement in the chain is Ibanez Tube Screamer>MXR Fullbore Metal>Fulltone GT-500 boost/OD. After that I have my delays and phase etc. The Tube Screamer works amazingly well with the Fullbore Metal to add body and better palm muting without causing any nasty hum or feedback. I put the GT-500 after the FM simply for a volume boost when I need it.
It's style of distortion sounds like they started with a Boss DS-1 and just added more gain, far better eq, and a noise gate. They also added bite, anger, hiss, insanity, and when you let it off the leash a little more I swear it spits at you.
It's better than I thought it would be. I had and sold a Boss metal zone, a Metal Muff, a Modtone Flextortion, and a DOD Supra Distortion all while looking for this. The only other pedal I am considering is a Wampler Triple Wreck, but for now I'm all set with this MXR Fullbore Metal.
WHAT I LIKE about the pedal is that it's small, easy to operate, and doesn't take much time to dial in the tone you want. I play with a Marshall JCM2000 DSL50 going into a 1960A 4x12 using a Les Paul Standard, and it sounds amazing. I love the onboard Marshall JCM-flavored tube distortion, but it is more in line with the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (obviously), and not entirely suitable for modern American metalcore. The MXR Fullbore Metal gets me to where I need to go. This is nice because I can use my amp to have a good clean and overdrive channel, and then tap the Fullbore when I need to play metal.
WHAT I DISLIKE is that this pedal generates a lot of white noise, so you have to be careful with the Treble and Mid-Q knobs. However I also noticed that the amount of white noise also depended on my amp's EQ settings as well, so know in advance you'll need to spend a good 15-minutes doing a proper setup for recording purposes.
WHAT ABOUT THE EH METAL MUFF? I owned a Metal Muff for years, and this pedal totally blows it away. The big "selling point" about the MM is that it has a Top Boost. Big deal. I wrote a review for the MM on Amazon, but in summary, the Top Boost makes everything sound weird and unmusical. Comparing the Top Boost to the Noise Gate in terms of the big "selling point", the Fullbore's Noise Gate (which has adjustable sensitivity) to me seems like a MUCH better feature when thinking about how tight you want your rhythm guitar or leads to sound.
WHAT ABOUT THE BOSS ME-70? I currently own an ME-70, and being totally honest - I think the negative peer pressure and crap guitarist's give each other about multi-effects is because in their mind they think an old-fashioned pedalboard with a thousand bucks worth of pedals is "real" whereas multi-effects pedals are "fake". This might be true to some extent, but modern digital modeling is getting so close to vintage analog signal chains... that at some point the trade-off does indeed make sense. (FYI: Dave Mustaine uses a DigiTech GSP1101 as part of his live rig). #endrant. Anyway, the Boss ME-70 has only a few settings useful onstage, but not so much for recording since in the end, they do sound a tad digital, and the ME-70 compresses your signal. The MXR Fullbore does not compress, and sounds analog, so it wins.
FOR RECORDING PURPOSES? I bought this pedal because I wanted a dedicated metal distortion to use for my Metal EP I'm self-recording. In conjunction with an ADA GCS-3, I created an all-analog signal chain for direct interface that sounds amazing. Check out the ADA GCS-3 if you can. It's an amazing speaker simulator, and it can take any pedal you throw at it and convert it into a beautifully sounding emulation as if the pedal itself was it's own 1x12 combo amplifier. Anyway, through the GCS-3, the Fullbore basically sounds like a Mesa-Boogie.
WHY ONLY 4 STARS? The Fullbore isn't for everybody, it isn't for every guitar, or every amp, but by itself, it's really friggin good. I suppose if it had a 10-band EQ and a 12AX7 preamp circuit, it would be "the best metal pedal", but for a small piece of gear, it's probably the best analog distortion on the market.
Update. The Gate bottom sucks, it has no level of adjustment. It is just an on/off button. It can cut off sound if your attack when picking is on the light side. It’s a huge flaw. A gate level knob isn’t a monstrous discovery. Fix it guys
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Comparer a un ‘’high gain’’ amp, le son est quelque peu synthétique, semblable au ‘’black album’’ de Metallica.
Mais pour un setup double ampli (d’un coté high gain amp légèrement booster, de l’autre la full bore metal boister par un treble booster, c’est parfait!
Ou comme moi, pour ‘’double tracker’’ une guitare a l’enregistrement L&R, le son devient automatiquement plus épais .
Reviewed in Spain on October 15, 2023