The Dunlop DL E MXR M EG 74 is a Dunlop overdrive pedal. Close alternatives include the Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose and the Browne Amplification Gritador. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Dunlop DL E MXR M EG 74
Dunlop · pedal
The MXR EG74 Raw Dawg is Eric Gales' signature overdrive, a mini pedal with Output, Tone and Drive controls based on a classic, tried and true overdrive circuit custom voiced for him. Compared with a standard Tube Screamer, it balances out the midrange hump, increases the gain and adds more low end for a sweeter, harmonically richer and more natural sound even when cranked. It delivers grit and crunch with greater texture and body than a typical TS style drive. It suits blues, rock and lead players who want a more open, full bodied take on the classic green overdrive, with extra gain on tap for expressive, singing solos.
- gain
- overdrive
- midrange
- ts
- blues
- raw
- natural
- expressive
Good for
- Busking
- Live
Genres the Dunlop DL E MXR M EG 74 is commonly used in
- Blues
- Metal
- Rock
- Blues Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Amps that pair well with the Dunlop DL E MXR M EG 74
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Friedman BE-Mini Head for more high gain on top
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchPut Synergy SL2 Module in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchPut Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchPut Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchPut Ceriatone 2202H in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Coreblade layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Phil X Signature layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchEVH 000 stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Pedals that stack with the Dunlop DL E MXR M EG 74
Fjord Fuzz Odin
Fjord Fuzz
24% matchFjord Fuzz Odin layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
ThorpyFX The Dane
ThorpyFX
24% matchPut ThorpyFX The Dane in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Fuzzrocious Cosmic Bull Shark
Fuzzrocious
14% matchKeep Dunlop DL E MXR M EG 74's mid-forward voice out front: Fuzzrocious Cosmic Bull Shark goes after Dunlop DL E MXR M EG 74 in the signal chain so its fuzzy voice doesn't muddy it
Artec SE-NGT
Artec
11% matchRun the SE-NGT ahead of the M EG 74 to gate out hiss before the midrange TS-voiced overdrive reacts.
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
8% matchAlexander Pedals SpaceXpander's spring voice goes after Dunlop DL E MXR M EG 74 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Dunlop DL E MXR M EG 74's own mid-forward character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Red Witch Titan
Red Witch
8% matchRun Red Witch Titan after Dunlop DL E MXR M EG 74 in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop DL E MXR M EG 74's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Dunlop DL E MXR M EG 74 delivers it
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchDunlop DL E MXR M EG 74 leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes wants
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose
Electro-Harmonix
72% similarityShared character: grit, singing, lead
Browne Amplification Gritador
Browne Amplification
72% similarityShared character: limitation, response, crunch
J. Rockett Archer
pedal
71% similarityShared character: raw, lead, response
Keeley Super AT Mod Overdrive Limited Edition
Keeley
71% similarityShared character: lead, response, bass
Dunlop MXR Jail Guitar Doors Overdrive JGD2
Dunlop
71% similarityShared character: single_rig, raw, crunch
MXR Eric Gales Raw Dawg
MXR
71% similarityShared character: raw, lead, crunch
Maxon OD808
Maxon
70% similarityShared character: response, crunch, bass
Ibanez Tube Screamer
Ibanez
70% similarity“Compared with a standard Tube Screamer, it balances out the midrange hump, increases the gain and adds more low end”
NuX Drive Core Deluxe MKII
Nux
66% similarityShared character: lead, gain, boost
Maxon OD 820 Overdrive Pro
Maxon
65% similarityShared character: response, natural, overdrive
Sonicake Blue Skreamer
Sonicake
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Browne Amplification Gritador Classic Overdrive
Browne Amplification
96% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Dunlop DL E MXR M EG 74 (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dunlop DL E MXR M EG 74?+
The closest matches in character are the Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose, the Browne Amplification Gritador, the J. Rockett Archer.
What pairs well with the Dunlop DL E MXR M EG 74?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Synergy SL2 Module, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — Run mid-forward into Friedman BE-Mini Head for more high gain on top.