Maxon DS Distortion Reissue vs Tone City Model M
The Maxon DS Distortion Reissue and the Tone City Model M are both pedals. The Tone City Model M leans high gain and tight. Current prices: $211.90 vs $83.80.
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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.46% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- metal
- hard rock
Maxon DS Distortion Reissue
Maxon · pedal
Tone City Model M
Tone City · pedal
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$211.90via Reverb
$83.80via Reverb
The Maxon DS Distortion Reissue is a reissue of Maxon's vintage DS-series distortion circuit, making a classic Japanese distortion design available to contemporary players with Maxon's Japanese manufacturing precision. The DS circuit represents Maxon's original distortion design from the vintage era of Japanese effects development.
The Tone City Model M is a budget Mesa/Boogie-inspired distortion pedal from Tone City's Model series, delivering tight modern American high-gain character in a compact mini format at budget pricing.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- punk
- djent
- high gain
- tight
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Busking
- Live