The mxr distortion iii joins the ranks of classicssuch as the phase 90 and dyna compsetting a new benchmark in distortion tone and quality. The problem is, the circuit is so loud and distorted that it can easily overwhelm an amps input. Rated 5 5 mxr custom badass modified overdrive pedal i use this with a hss strat into fender valve amps. We created several and we have redrawn some schematics that were already available on the internet for readability or ease of use these needed an easiertoread format, corrections or part identifiers. Other later variants include the mxr microamp and the dod yjm308. Page 1 dd11 dime distortion 92503004154revd page 2 dime distortion description power directions specifications thick, powerful distortion with the mxr dime distortion is run a cable from your bass to rotate the distortion knob input impedance 1 m.
Description an opamp amplifier with clipping diodes. Apr 06, 2015 when the mxr distortion iii was first released i thought, great mxr has finally decided to reissueupdate the overlooked original distortion ii. It was seen on stages worldwide and heard on hundreds of timeless recordings. View and download mxr m102 dyna comp quick manual online. Here is a list of the schematics that are exclusive to this site. Diy build your own guitar fxelectro harmonix big muff mxr. Those retained the most articulate tone for my jmps without adding a ridiculous amount of noise. This is the preamp which i have used for about 30years in my main stereo system. Mxr super badass distortion guitar pedal features at a glance. Hey people, i bring back to life this post to ask, if you all please, the help with this pedal. At evolution music of logan square, we attempt to highlight cosmetic defects if any by picturing every angle of every piece of gear so you know exactly what you are getting. Coming in the classic sturdy, durable metal chassis the world has. I did a partial tear down and verified it is the same as the distortion iii, thanks to the photos and schematic posted above. The pedal is a newer design that has more in common with other tube screamer type pedals that it sounds like.
With all due respect to loudness and crudity, we will now re. Designed by the awardwinning mxr custom badass team, the super badass distortion puts decades of 100% analog distortion at your feet. The original stompbox did not have external power jack or indicator led. These tools allow students, hobbyists, and professional engineers to design and analyze analog and digital systems before ever building a prototype. Sculpting the distortion 3 at the end of part 1, wed arrived at a loud, crude distortion sound. Developed from the ground up using carefully selected components, the diii delivers everything from sweet singing overdrive to massive distortion crunch. Dunlop m115 mxr distortion iii pedal spanking new standard in distortion. Set the distortion control low and crank the output knob to drive the front end of your amp for cool blues tones, or max out the distortion knob for classic early 80s hard rock tone. In part 1s v01 schematic, the transistor is working fullbore.
Just looking for a different flavor distortion on my board. The mxr m5 smart gate pedal has 3 selectable types of noise reduction. Mxr distortion plus the distortion plus pedal is very popular and good sounding distortion. The 70s really wasnt a time of distortion pedals for the most part. Mxr m69 prime distortion guitar effects pedal guitar center. Jim dunlop bought the mxr licensing rights and currently manufactures reissues of this classic mxr distortion effect with a power jack. Free electronics schematic diagrams downloads, electronics cad software, electronics circuit and wiring diagrams, guitar wiring diagrams, tube amplifier schematics, electronics repair manuals, amplifier layout diagrams,pcb software for making printed circuit boards, amplifier design software cad for drawing circuit diagrams free download. Diy build your own guitar fxelectro harmonix deluxe memory man mxr analog delay. Bites down on hiss and hum but lets all of your music shine through. The delay repeats are present but completely distorted. Didnt like the 78 but in the end kept both the custom badass modified o.
It was about preamp overdrive for a lot of players and boogie was leading the way on that. This is a pretty dramatic change for the distortion iiiclassic distortion. Guitarists everywhere mistakenly thought that this little device was the secret to randys tone. Mxr diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. Building on that proud history, mxr introduces an instant classic, the m151 doubleshot distortion. It sounds great and with the hss strat bridge pickup can easily launch from smooth neck sounds to dirty rock. Randy rhoads, among others, used this pedal to achieve more distortion in his amps. Intelligent design provides dual high and low adaptive filters, opens at lightning speed, introduces no extra distortion, and lets you control the sensitivity of the gates threshold. This pedals warm, articulate sound is easy to dial in with a classic output, tone, distortion control setup.
Mxr m77 custom badass modified overdrive pedal sweetwater. This project uses the same readyfortransfer printed circuit board layout file that is used in the dod 250 overdrive project on this site. Circuitlab is an inbrowser schematic capture and circuit simulation software tool to help you rapidly design and analyze analog and digital electronics systems. I have had one for about 15 years now and the other day after plugging it in for the first time in a while it did nothing but output staticfuzznoise. If anyone have this pedal or the mxr dd11 dime distortion, please,let us know, and take some pics of the pcb, both sides. Picked up one of the mxr classic distortion m86 pedals at the guitard center. Delivers everything from massive distortion crunch to silky overdrive. Alas the only thing close to the distortion ii was the name. Utilization the configuration of the mxr m104 is really easy to follow and is straightforward overall. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. A full range of dirt, from lowgain overdrive to modern metal true bypass switching roadworthy housing bulletproof componentry. Mxr distortion plus project documentation aphelion distortion.
As its name implies distortion, its a distortion parallel clipping but has a rather mild sound. When i got this pedal, i was unimpressed with how it coloured my tone. Mxr dyna comp guitar pedal analysis by electrosmash. The mxr 102 dyna comp is a compressor effect guitar pedal, released in 1972 by mxr and rapidly becoming popular because of its price and ease of use. Mxr flangerdoubler 126 manual gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. It has been cloned many times, most famously by the dod 250 overdrive a distortion. Mxr m115 distortion 3 the new distortion iii joins the ranks of mxr classicssuch as the phase 90 and dyna compsetting a new benchmark in distortion tone and quality. The prime distortion is highly responsive to the intensity of your attack, cleaning up when you pull back and packing a huge punch when you dig in. It has knobs for volume, tone, overdrive, and boost, with a separate foot switch to turn the boost on or off. The foam packing material in the original mxr box has fallen apart and gotten into the.
Mxrs system preamp ii m 150 reverse engineering a schematic and uncovered mxr schematics of m140. May 27, 2016 mxr has helped define the way guitarists think about distortion for decades, and its no different with the mxr distortion iii. Nov 26, 2008 mxr released a simple hard clipping device called the distortion plus in the late seventies. The simple and reliable design uses only 1 operational amplifier and a pair of germanium diodes in order to create a distortion effect that boosts the guitar signal up to 46db. The mxr prime distortion conjures up vintage hardclipping distortion. Pedalpcb is a leading supplier of printed circuit boards, components, and supplies for builders of guitar effects pedals and diy hobbyists worldwide. Online schematic capture lets hobbyists easily share and discuss their designs, while online circuit simulation allows for quick design iteration and accelerated learning about electronics. It is strikingly similar to the dod overdrive 250 distortion pedal. With its highly responsive distortion control, the super badass covers a full spectrum, from early 70s low gain overdrive to modern scooped metal distortion and every shade of dirt in b.
26 870 1110 269 702 1084 1083 1348 387 1315 962 1336 956 1168 546 672 1386 351 840 1375 67 1321 507 562 1528 1222 1418 1480 518 203 1287 292 697 164 310 555 1175 197 218 409 1053 715 318 901