Dunlop MXR M104 Distortion+ vs JAM Pedals Rattler V2
The Dunlop MXR M104 Distortion+ and the JAM Pedals Rattler V2 are both pedals sharing compressed, sustaining. The Dunlop MXR M104 Distortion+ leans mid-forward and fuzzy. The JAM Pedals Rattler V2 leans full.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.48% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Rock
- Metal
- Hard Rock
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- compressed
- sustaining
JAM Pedals Rattler V2
Jam Pedals · pedal
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$97.11via Reverb
The MXR M104 Distortion+ is a classic, simple distortion pedal first introduced in the 1970s, famous for its warm, slightly fuzzy hard clipping distortion and just two controls, Output and Distortion. It produces a smooth, compressed, vintage distortion that ranges from gritty overdrive at lower settings to a singing, saturated lead tone when cranked. Closely associated with players like Randy Rhoads and Dave Murray, it helped define late 1970s and early 1980s hard rock and metal lead tones. Its straightforward, mid friendly voice and easy sustain make it a go to for classic rock, hard rock and players who want a no frills, characterful vintage distortion that pushes an amp into singing leads.
The JAM Pedals Rattler V2 is a handmade boutique distortion pedal built in Athens, Greece, based on the ProCo RAT circuit architecture. It produces a dense, aggressive distortion with a characteristic low-pass filter that tames high-frequency harshness while maintaining harmonic complexity. The Rattler V2 delivers smooth, compressed distortion suitable for rock, hard rock, and classic metal styles, and its filter control allows players to shape the brightness from brash and cutting to warm and thick. As with all JAM Pedals products, each unit is assembled by hand with selected components to maintain circuit integrity. The Rattler V2 pairs well with both single-coil and humbucker guitars and responds positively to amplifier gain staging, working well as a standalone distortion or as a boost into a driven amplifier.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Classic Rock
- Alternative Rock
- mid-forward
- fuzzy
- full