Custom Badass '78 Distortion

The MXR Custom Badass '78 Distortion is a factory-modded pedal designed to deliver huge amp stack tones and old-school tube amp-like distortion. It features a hot-rodded classic circuit that produces soaring leads and rich, saturated rhythms. The pedal is equipped with a CRUNCH button that allows users to choose between two different modes of diode and LED clipping, boosting the harmonic content of the distortion.

Key Specifications:
- Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
- Output Impedance: 6 kΩ
- Nominal Input Level: -22 dBV
- Max Output Level:
- Crunch Off: -5 dBV
- Crunch On: -2 dBV
- Noise Floor: -84 dBV
- Distortion Range: 27 dB at 500 Hz
- Max System Gain: 43 dB
- Tone Control: Tilt EQ ± 4 dB at 100 Hz, ± 5 dB at 2 kHz
- Bypass: True Hardwire
- Current Draw:
- LEDs Off: 2.5 mA
- LEDs On: 6 mA
- Power Supply: 9 volts DC

The pedal is powered by one 9-volt battery (remove bottom plate to install), a 9-volt AC adapter such as the Dunlop ECB003/ECB003E, or a DC Brick™ power supply. It is designed for use with guitars and amplifiers, offering a wide open amp-like sound that complements clean, slightly dirty, or overdriven amp setups.

The MXR Custom Badass '78 Distortion is a versatile tool for musicians seeking a high-performance distortion pedal with straightforward controls and top- notch circuitry and hardware.