Detail 01
Level control
Raises output level to push an amp into overdrive for a bigger, bolder sound.
Product detailSKU #1500000438732
MXRYngwie Malmsteen Overdrive Effects Pedal Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A two-control MXR overdrive developed in close collaboration with Yngwie Malmsteen, voiced for clear, dynamic, harmonically rich lead and rhythm tones.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking Yngwie Malmsteen-inspired neoclassical shred tones
- Guitarists who want simple Level and Gain control
- Lead and rhythm players who value touch-sensitive response
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing controls beyond Level and Gain
- Buyers seeking artist associations other than Yngwie Malmsteen
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Gain control
Adjusts the drive from boost to a more saturated overdrive sound.
Detail 03
Touch-sensitive circuitry
Designed to reflect picking dynamics and string bends in the output.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The pedal has only Level and Gain controls.
- 02Gain ranges from boost to a more saturated overdrive sound.
- 03Raising Level is intended to push an amp into overdrive.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who collaborated on this pedal?
MXR designed it in close collaboration with Yngwie Malmsteen.
02What controls does it have?
It has Level and Gain controls.
03What type of effect is it?
It is an overdrive effects pedal.
04Can it be used as a boost?
Yes. The description states that the Gain control can be set from a boost to a more saturated overdrive sound.
Reference
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