Electro-Harmonix

Description

With its take on the cult classic chainsaw distortion pedal, the Electro-Harmonix Hell Melter distortion effects pedal takes distortion to its extremes. The Hell Melter features expanded controls and tonal capabilities, allowing the already in-your-face sound of the pedal to broaden by switching to more open clipping options and boosting the internal voltage for increased headroom, less compression and more attack.

Originally designed as the ultimate in high-gain tone, this world-famous distortion circuit is known for the death metal sounds of Sweden’s Entombed and the shoegaze wash of My Bloody Valentine. It’s even found a home in the rig of David Gilmour.

The EHX Hell Melter’s expanded control set includes Gain and Level controls, and a powerful active EQ featuring parametric mids for improved versatility. The Dry level control allows for blending your input signal for improved low end when used with a bass or even blending in other distorted tones.

Boost Footswitch engages an input gain boost and volume boost, which is internally adjustable. The Normal/Burn switch toggles between the classic chainsaw sound and the more open clipping option.
Open Box Electro-Harmonix Hell Melter Distortion Effects Pedal Level 1 Black and Orange
Open Box Electro-Harmonix Hell Melter Distortion Effects Pedal Level 1 Black and Orange
Open Box Electro-Harmonix Hell Melter Distortion Effects Pedal Level 1 Black and Orange

Features

  • Classic Heavy Metal circuit with expanded controls
  • Increased overall output volume
  • Active EQ controls expansion with parametric MIDS control
  • Noise gate and dry level control
  • NORMAL and BURN modes
  • Footswitchable boost section
  • Independent distortion and level knobs
  • 9V power supply included

Reviews

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  • Absolute Destruction! Heck Awaits!

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJoker

    fromSpring Arbor, MI

    The Nate Navarro demo of this pedal on bass had me completely sold. Upon receipt, I was blown away by how raging this pedal is. It is great on bass thanks to the blend knob, which keeps the mud at bay by mixing in your clean tone. Especially handy for extreme metallers!

  • This pedal fulfill my expectations.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJaime.

    fromEl Paso, Tx.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    As a novice player I'm always curios about sounds and audio. I have experimented combos (amplifier and speaker) equipped with presets like LINE 6 or Multi Effects Processor PODHD500X. This pedal let's you control distortion and how clear you want it.

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