The Dunlop MXR M77 Custom Modified Badass OD is a Dunlop overdrive pedal, currently around $124.72. Close alternatives include the MXR CSP039 Duke of Tone Overdrive and the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer. It pairs well with the Marshall Super Bass and the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head.
Dunlop MXR M77 Custom Modified Badass OD
Dunlop · pedal
The MXR M77 Custom Modified Badass OD is an overdrive pedal from MXR by Jim Dunlop, a modernized version of the classic MXR circuit designed to deliver touch-sensitive, dynamic overdrive at a wide range of gain settings. The M77 is built around a warm, musical saturation character inspired by vintage MXR designs, with added EQ controls that extend the tonal palette beyond the original stripped-down format. It delivers compressed, warm overdrive suited to blues, classic rock, and hard rock applications and has been used by players who want a rugged, road-ready overdrive with recognizable MXR tone character.
- dynamic
- overdrive
- blues
- hard rock
- classic rock
- gain
- compression
- touch
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Dunlop MXR M77 Custom Modified Badass OD is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Blues
- Rock
- Hard Rock
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Dunlop MXR M77 Custom Modified Badass OD
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
21% matchMarshall Super Bass's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
19% matchOrange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchPut Friedman BE-Mini Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchPut Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 for more high gain on top
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Synergy SL2 Module for more high gain on top
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchPut ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Pedals that stack with the Dunlop MXR M77 Custom Modified Badass OD
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
22% matchPut Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Wren and Cuff Box of War OG
Wren And Cuff
21% matchWren and Cuff Box of War OG layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
13% matchPut Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble after Dunlop MXR M77 Custom Modified Badass OD in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop MXR M77 Custom Modified Badass OD's own gain stage
Wren and Cuff Gold Comp
Wren And Cuff
11% matchWhat Wren and Cuff Gold Comp brings here leans toward germanium — that's worth building a pairing around
Boss DD-200 Digital Delay
Boss
8% matchBoss DD-200 Digital Delay's analog warmth voice goes after Dunlop MXR M77 Custom Modified Badass OD in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Dunlop MXR M77 Custom Modified Badass OD's own dynamic character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Fjord Fuzz Mime
Fjord Fuzz
7% matchRun Fjord Fuzz Mime after Dunlop MXR M77 Custom Modified Badass OD in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop MXR M77 Custom Modified Badass OD's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz for more high gain on top
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchCrowther Prunes layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Cheaper alternatives
Marshall Guv'nor
Marshall
70% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, voicing, compression
Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive
Boss
70% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, players, wide_range
MXR Super Badass Distortion
MXR
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2
Jam Pedals
70% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, boost, compression
Empress Driv
Empress
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Dophix Lussuria overdrive
Dophix
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Dunlop Custom Badass
Dunlop
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Friedman BE-OD
Friedman
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Electro-Harmonix Hellmaster Distortion
Electro-Harmonix
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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MXR CSP039 Duke of Tone Overdrive
MXR
71% similarityShared character: players, pick_attack, boost
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Ibanez
70% similarityShared character: original, high_gain_settings, wide_range
Carl Martin TOD High-Gain Overdrive
Carl Martin
70% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, voicing, boost
MXR ZW-44 Berzerker Overdrive
MXR
70% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, wide_range, boost
Maxon OD808
Maxon
70% similarityShared character: boost, hard_rock, touch
JHS Pedals JHS Hare Drive
JHS Pedals
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dunlop MXR M77 Custom Modified Badass OD?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR CSP039 Duke of Tone Overdrive, the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, the Carl Martin TOD High-Gain Overdrive. Budget picks: Marshall Guv'nor, Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive, MXR Super Badass Distortion. Boutique upgrades: JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2, Empress Driv, Dophix Lussuria overdrive.
What pairs well with the Dunlop MXR M77 Custom Modified Badass OD?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Super Bass, Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Marshall Super Bass's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Dunlop MXR M77 Custom Modified Badass OD cost?+
Around $124.72 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).