All user reviews for the MXR M104 Distortion+

It is an analog distortion pedal made for rock, blues rock. In my next gain can be used overdrive, can be metal but need good humbucker and I think there best to pedal it.
The design is simple and looks really super strong, it is a steel block with two protected for me by two rubber knob cover knob.

UTILIZATION

Most to this pedal is its simplicity, both output knob (volume) and gain plug and play mode, you plug it goes to the volume group and the amount of distortion is chosen the rest is done by the equ the guitar amp and pedal.

SOUND QUALITY

Suddenly it's a super efficient distortion which comes in very bad, the good thing is that it is a distortion of course, but very clean the compact I say, it does not drool nothing beyond. The negative point is that there was an increase in acute, I play with a stratocaster telecaster and it sounds great rock nickel but must adjust the amp to absorb more acute that this would probably be less with humbucker.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a month or two, I tried two three foot, I bought it without trying it and that is exactly what I wanted, a very simple distortion of quality, I wanted a pedal ask me a minimum setting for the scene. This is a good value for money and I would do this choice.

This is a peculiar distortion pedal but it is very simple electronically. A simple PDO and symmetrical clipping diode Germanium. Problem for some, this pedal is not true-bypass or buffered-bypass. The output remains permanently connected to the signal path, and it eats a chouilla acute depending on config ...

UTILIZATION

Setting distortion and volume, no tone but contrary to what one might think, this is not really a problem. Note the LED and power supply input (absent on vintage).

SOUND QUALITY

I use it as a distortion in AC15 clean with a Gretsch and a Stratocaster, distortion and volume up to 12, I have a good low-pitched well balanced crunch that can do a good Rock. With distortion beyond the pedal gradually removes low (in the manner of a TS), which turns the pedal into a sort of treble booster, but even on a VOX, I'm not a fan at all. Then suddenly, I modded my pedal to stick to my tastes.

I changed the condo which is on the low (the 47nF replaced by a 100nF). After, with Germanium diodes origins, I was not happy with the result. Very fuzzy, little grain, pretty cold and miserable reserve volume. So I changed the diodes against the 1N4148 (Silicium so) with an asymmetrical clipping (2 Serial + 1 single), buzz it with a grain of hell and is gaining volume (one-third) Now I can the use it as a clean boost (not base).

OVERALL OPINION

For the bargain price, it is a good plan. And € 2 surcharge components, it works miracles. I did my first scenes with and I always use it. Besides, I have a OD808 and Fuzzmaster. Note that it goes very well with such modulations Wah, Phaser, Chorus!

Analog distortion, could not be more simple, drive volume, switch to activate, a 9v power supply, a jack in, jack out, and roll youth! Note that everything is solid, as often with MXR.

UTILIZATION

Given the configuration can hardly be simpler. The only downside is the access to the battery, in effect for access must remove 4 screws and then back, so for live concerts we forget ... (And usually also on all the effects if it's not vintage fuzz).

SOUND QUALITY

So here comes the good point of this pedal, it distorts well. I mean, if your sound is good at the base, it will sublimate (and if sucks ... She'll leave it as is!).

With the same gain in depth, it will be in the punk / rock California, but not much further gain, and much more!

It is very versatile, with all possible settings it sounds even while donf, which is rare. Frankly it's terrible.

OVERALL OPINION

I kept 6 months I think, I did find better, but the value for money is unbeatable, with the expertise of MXR bonus, so ... Go for it if you do the rock without the fuss!

Analog distortion. Classic case in MXR: solid!

UTILIZATION

Ultra simple: two knobs, output level and gain level.
Personally the lack of tone control does bother me at all.

SOUND QUALITY

See below.
Used primarily with Gibson Les Paul.

OVERALL OPINION

I love this distortion. I owned at the end of '70 and I bought without hesitation when I started playing. I have since acquired Reissue but still retains that model.
Solo tone to zero on the guitar, the M104 gives exactly what I want: a mellow, an important gain to sustain without fully (even infinite Dyna Comp with the same brand) and a smooth attack very close to an effect violoning.
The Vintage Reissue model does not exist, I will note higher.

Disto metal case, solid, very solid, 2 knobs, one volume and one of distortion and Roll! go!

UTILIZATION

What is bleufant with this pedal is that with just these two knobs, one can achieve a multitude of sounds from the border of light and saturated Light Coats, crunch, a rich harmonic overdrive and a distortion at full throttle. Personally, I often used a MXR GT OD upstream to give him a super grain notament solo.

SOUND QUALITY

Sound! so versatile, wide range, as I said above. Ella was sometimes a little color "fuzz" when the distortion is between half and three-quarters, very interresting for guy like me who find big muff disgusting. But not too much fuzz. Very good sustain, very comfortable for blues on a strat for example, very punchy with a Telecaster, and very 70's with Les Paul.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it recently, but when I integrated into my pedalboard, it was a revelation. How did I ever live without this pedal before. Usually my other pedals (distortion or other) have a specific setting that I never touch, this one, I stop without changing the sound to my songs. In addition, adjustable foot with large knobs, and rubber protectors.
ESSENTIAL!

Analog distortion
true bypass
9v battery or mains power supply (not supplied)

UTILIZATION

It can not be simpler.
there a manual?

SOUND QUALITY

Ben and before I knew I needed a simple and effective distortion.
I play on an ibanez roadstar equipped CREL of 666.
marriage is nickel. Highs are very pronocés but it's good to get out of the mix effectively. I have an old 50 jazz chorus and even with the bright I have nothing to complain of acute ... no sound engineer no more than elsewhere. the mix amp pedal is not exceptional and consistent use on stage and studio.
playing with the guitar volume we have a great crunch, but the pedal does not really compress, so the dynamic is very respected.
the sustain of the guitar as the coup and there is no "stalling" of the effect at very low volume (as is the case on a lot of emulations of analog distortion or od or not elsewhere ). The violoning is possible!

OVERALL OPINION

for it one month but I had other in the past.
I had a lot of stuff but we never stop trying distos ... I have a sort od (tech 21) that I love and that is a very good overdrive, as a boss ds 1 (yuck the Taiwanese stew) and other stuff but I was missing one disto that is a ...
it is simple and effective.
value for money impeccable. Music Star in Brest was a good promo and plus they are nice.
I actually redid this choice with the one I just bought ...

Distortion pedal which is not one. Just a solid overdrive.boitier.

UTILIZATION

Live in the amp, I have not been able to get something musical. Its garish. Impossible to adjust the tone, no adjustment.

SOUND QUALITY

I got something audible limit boost in a crunch channel. Otherwise too much treble, no grain, and gain limit. Even the blues is pr mauvaise.Je tried it with a Strat Plus, a PRS, a Yamaha AG 800 of 85 .... A Fender Pro Reverb, a Koch and a Twintone Studiotone.
Nothing to be learned ....

OVERALL OPINION

We gave it to me! I understand why! lol! I knew the model of the early 80s and already I had not responded.
Even my beginners, I recommend. I want to keep!

I bought the pedal from musiciansfriend.com and paid 63 bucks for it. I think its a really great pedal. I bought it, honestly, because i had money and it was burning a hole in my pocket. BUT, i love this pedal. It's really nice.

It has great vintage and modern tones, without muddying up the rest of the sound. The batteries also last a pretty long time, unlike other pedals.

If i were to name one negative thing about this item, it would be this: the unit does not have any tone control. Its sound by itself is a little lacking in the low end, but you can adjust it to your liking on your amp. Other than that no down sides.

VERY HIGH QUALITY. this pedal is built diamond-tough. Heavy die-cast unit with heavy-duty stomp switch. Takes a beating.

You will love this item.

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The MXR M104 is an analog overdrive guitar pedal. It has 1/4 inch inputs and outputs.


UTILIZATION

The configuration of the MXR M104 is really easy to follow and is straightforward overall. It has knobs for volume, tone, overdrive, and boost, with a separate foot switch to turn the boost on or off. It also has two switches to control different types of amp simulations and tones. I don't have a manual for this, but the pedal is easy enough to use that I never needed any help learning how to use it.


SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality of the MXR M104 is great overall. It is rich in tone and has quite a full sounding overall body to it. I use this with guitar - usually a Fender Stratocaster and a '76 Fender Twin Reverb amplifier. While it will work with other electronic instruments, it is probably suited best for electric guitar. You can get both a great lead tone and a great rhythm tone, as the pedal versatile and capable of a few different types of overdrive. Overall, the sound quality is top notch and is easy to get a great sound from it.


OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the MXR M104 for about a year. MXR is building a reputation for making some great overdrive pedals, and the Full Drive 2 is one of their best. It has a great look to it, and the sound quality is awesome. Its ease of use makes for being able to get quick overdrive sounds that sound great. The price is more expensive than most Boss pedals, but in terms of a high quality overdrive, the pedal is reasonably priced. It is built well overall and will stand the test of time if you treat it right. Overall, I recommend this pedal to those interested in a great sounding overdrive pedal - great for rock music!

The MXR Distortion+ has been around since nearly the beginning of time. It was one of the first boost pedals to ever hit the market, and it has been used every since. While its popularity has been waning, I still see it being used on pedalboards today. The pedal features an output and an gain knob. The newer ones have LEDs, but aside from that, they're still fairly similar with the same input/output/switch/2knob configuration going on.

UTILIZATION

The pedals can take some ridiculous abuse. I've never had any problems with this pedal in my lifetime, and I don't expect it to ever break down, really. I've done a true bypass mod to it, but it really wasn't needed that much. The bypass on this isn't too bad, stock. The manual is well written, and if you need any help, MXR is more than happy to assist you. However, I find that it's not needed with such a simple pedal. It's so easy to use and set up that it almost seems like a waste of paper. Even the guitarist just starting out could figure out how to use this in seconds.

SOUND QUALITY

The most famous user of the MXR Distortion+ would probably be Randy Rhoads. He was a heavy user of this pedal in his Marshalls, and if you're looking for that tone, it'll deliver it. One thing worth noting is that this and the DOD 250 are actually very similar. The DOD250 is slightly more aggressive due to the diodes that it utilizes, but they're still very similar, and if you want that Yngwie style tone, this pedal can deliver. I find that it doesn't work great as a normal boost to tighten things up. It's a bit too vintage sounding, and it lacks tightness. In fact, it's starting to sound a bit dated today. However, if you're looking for that old school distorted kind of sound, running this through a Marshall would definitely deliver.

OVERALL OPINION

The pedal is solid, but it's getting to be a bit dated to me. I have one, but I find myself using it less and less. I tend to prefer tighter, more aggressive tones than this pedal can deliver, but if I ever find myself going back to classic metal, I generally pick this off my shelf and throw it in front of my amp for that old school metal tone.

Mine is the original (1979) led indiquand not the level of the stack, not input power supply ... Archaic brief ...

UTILIZATION

Plug and play

SOUND QUALITY

It changes depending on the level of the stack, "which softens" it's like the strings ... I love them almost black!

OVERALL OPINION

More than 25 years and no customer service. We will question its a bit of overdrive "bees" on fuzz. The output level does not allow to really boost a clear sound is therefore a distortion. No tone control plus it wrong fix the rate and volume (vice versa) when changing sound, it's a shame that all the knobs have caoutchous buffer allowing adjustment to the foot.
This gives almost the same sounds with the blower tube of Jacques, which goes further to a new price kif kif.
It's vintage

Everything has been said about it

UTILIZATION

Easy to use which does not mean that there are initially sound that is sought.

SOUND QUALITY

This pedal has an amplitude sound interesting. It can be used in simple crunchy with the clear sound of the amp or use it for more potato during the solos with the distortion of the amp. It sounds vintage when the knob is in the first third, but it works well with a Fender Stratocaster, contrary to what some people think. In addition, I use a Marshall MG100DFX, configuration: MXR + OD2 + FDD triggered the marshall is pretty devastating.

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using for over a year (thank you UNDERTAKER)
What I dislike is that it buzz to death when we want to push it to more than 2 / 3.
I love everything else.

Analog pedals

UTILIZATION

Very simple configuration: two knobs and switch. No need of the manual.

SOUND QUALITY

Sound quality exeptionnelle I possde 12 pedals with a Vox wah, a RAT, a Muff, Small Stone one vintage, one Rotovibe ... and it's the one that I could not do without as it is monstrous.
I play a Custom Shop Start and a Marshall Plexi 65, 1973.
This gives me a crunch pedals standard, indispensable. This is THE pedals. I tried so many but that the crunch is the top. And if you push it a little, the Angus Young is the sound, it flies!

OVERALL OPINION

Report on Thomann quality reasonable price.
Well OK I have 10 model is perfect everywhere, but I swear j'ne dpendant am if I had to keep that would be the l.

Particularity: absolutely indestructible.