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Description

The MXR Prime Distortion guitar effects pedal lets you conjure massive vintage overdrive. With a simple three-knob interface, you can dial in a versatile range of tube-like tones in seconds. The Output control adjusts the volume, the Tone shapes the EQ and the Distortion sets the intensity of grit. Each responsive knob significantly impacts the character of your tone—from a mellow breakup to an all-out rock roar and everything between.

Responsive Amp-Like Feel

Once you've found your sound, you'll notice the Prime Distortion's amp-like sensitivity that responds to your playing dynamics and guitar controls. Whether you roll back your volume knob for a cleaner rhythm tone or dig in for a searing lead, this pedal translates every nuance. And thanks to a low-noise design, your tone comes through loud and clear without unwanted hiss or buzz.

Classic Distortion in a Stompbox

The Prime Distortion packs the warm, amp-like overdrive of vintage distortion pedals into a compact, gig-ready stompbox. Its tone harks back to the golden age of rock while giving you modern reliability. Simply plug your guitar into the Prime Distortion, send its output to your amp, and you'll be ready to tear into some serious rock riffs.

Simple Tone-Crafting Tools

With just three controls, the Prime Distortion couldn't be easier to use. But don't let its minimal interface fool you—those three knobs provide a surprisingly wide tonal palette. Roll back the Distortion for a touch of grit, boost the Tone to cut through the mix and increase the Output to push your amp into overdrive. In seconds, you'll find your own signature sound.

Open Box MXR M69P Prime Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal Level 1 Purple
Open Box MXR M69P Prime Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal Level 1 Purple
Open Box MXR M69P Prime Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal Level 1 Purple

Features

  • Vintage-voiced distortion with rich warmth and clear articulation
  • Simple 3-knob interface for versatile range of tones from mellow grit to fiery saturation
  • Highly responsive amp-like sensitivity responds to guitar's tone, volume and attack
  • Low-noise design delivers searing leads and crunchy riffs with all their bite intact

Reviews

5

4 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Cons
  1. Adding a "fat" switch would be fun.1
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  1. Compact3
  2. Excellent Sound Quality2
  3. Responsive2
  4. Versatile2
  5. Competitively priced1

Reviewed by 4 customers

  • I recommend purchasing this pedal for 80's rock tones

    5

    submitted7 months ago

    byKevin

    fromBellingham, WA

    Works well with humbuckers and single coils. Fairly wide range of tones can be coaxed out of this pedal. I can dial in anything from early Van Halen to Scorpions, RATT and Motley Crue tones with ease. For reference tone. I am using a Jackson guitar through a Marshall amp.

  • Best Swiss Army pedal

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byRobert

    fromNew Jersey

    This pedal does everything from clean breakup to distortion with crisp clean sound not muffled or muddy also breaks up enough that you can get nice fuzz tones out of it.

  • Cranked stack tone in a little box

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byEric

    fromTucson, AZ

    I put this pedal in front of the clean channel on my Carvin MTS for that cranked JMP tone. I play old-school metal and hard rock like Iron Maiden, Diamond Head, Manilla Road, VH, BOC, Sabbath, Metallica. I also occasionally use it to boost the amp's gain channel. Overall, it's warm and punchy with that Marshallesque "quack," plus a user-friendly control layout. Nothing more to say here!

  • It performs exactly as advertised.

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byKevin

    fromBellingham, WA

    I enjoy the old school 70s set up and tone. Reminds me of treble bite of a Rat, DOD 250, DS-1, Fox Tone & Color Sound pedals. With an added and very controllable tone control. So you can dial in more of a mid 80s Quiet Riot and RATT sounds.

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byJulian

    fromIrvine, CA

    Is it supposed to come with a power cord? The one I just bought does not have a power cord.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it isn’t.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byGaryG

    fromDublin, CA

    Where is this pedal made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Made in Taiwan