The Maxon Sm-9 Pro+ is a Maxon distortion pedal, currently around $198.47. Close alternatives include the Maxon SM9Pro+ Super Metal Pro Plus Distortion and the Tech 21 XXL. It pairs well with the Vox MV50-CE Rock and the Marshall JCM800 2203.
Maxon Sm-9 Pro+
Maxon · pedal
The Maxon SM-9 Pro is a high-gain metal distortion pedal from Maxon's Super Metal series delivering powerful, aggressive distortion with Maxon's Japanese manufacturing precision and consistent component quality. The Pro designation indicates premium component selection over the standard Super Metal for improved tonal character and performance consistency.
- metal
- consistent
- distortion
- aggressive
- high gain
- reliable
- heavy rock
- consistent performance
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Maxon Sm-9 Pro+ is commonly used in
- Metal
- Rock
- Hard Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Djent
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Nu Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Maxon Sm-9 Pro+
Vox MV50-CE Rock
Vox
19% matchStack Vox MV50-CE Rock on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight
Marshall JCM800 2203
Marshall
19% matchFeed a high gain signal into Marshall JCM800 2203 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Traynor BB115
Traynor
tonal matchTraynor BB115 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 212 pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchStack Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Egnater Renegade 65 4x10 Combo
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater Renegade 65 4x10 Combo pushes a high gain tone toward tight
Phil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchPhil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 410 pushes a high gain tone toward tight
Pedals that stack with the Maxon Sm-9 Pro+
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
18% matchKeep Maxon Sm-9 Pro+'s aggressive voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress goes after Maxon Sm-9 Pro+ in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it
Suhr Shiba Drive
Suhr
18% matchSuhr Shiba Drive takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Browne Amplification Gritador
Browne Amplification
18% matchBrowne Amplification Gritador takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2
Hungry Robot
15% matchKeep Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2 after Maxon Sm-9 Pro+ in the signal chain, clear of Maxon Sm-9 Pro+'s own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Free The Tone Ambi Space
Free The Tone
15% matchKeep Maxon Sm-9 Pro+'s aggressive voice out front: Free The Tone Ambi Space goes after Maxon Sm-9 Pro+ in the signal chain so its lush voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Warm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor
Warm Audio
13% matchWarm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Wampler Cory Wong and it comes out closer to clean boost
Spaceman Effects Atlas IV
Spaceman
tonal matchStack Spaceman Effects Atlas IV on top and a high gain tone tightens toward clean boost
Cheaper alternatives
Matthews Effects The Harbinger Distortion
Matthews Effects
72% similarityShared character: hard_rock, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
Mooer Blade
Mooer
69% similarityShared character: hard_rock, aggressive_playing, distortion
Providence SDT-2 Stampede Distortion
Providence
96% similaritysimilar tone character
NuX Metal Core
Nux
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Rocktron Sonic Glory
Rocktron
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Providence - SDT-3 Stampede DT
Providence
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Maxon SM9Pro+ Super Metal Pro Plus Distortion
Maxon
74% similarityShared character: reliable_performance, high_gain_settings, distortion
Tech 21 XXL
Tech 21
71% similarityShared character: hard_rock, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
SONICAKE Black Hammer
Sonicake
69% similarityShared character: hard_rock, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
NuX Lacerate
Nux
69% similarityShared character: hard_rock, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
Revv Amplification G3 V2
Revv
68% similarityShared character: hard_rock, aggressive_playing, distortion
Wylde Audio MXR WA44 Overdrive
Wylde Audio
68% similarityShared character: hard_rock, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Maxon Sm-9 Pro+?+
The closest matches in character are the Maxon SM9Pro+ Super Metal Pro Plus Distortion, the Tech 21 XXL, the SONICAKE Black Hammer. Budget picks: Matthews Effects The Harbinger Distortion, Mooer Blade, Providence SDT-2 Stampede Distortion.
What pairs well with the Maxon Sm-9 Pro+?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Vox MV50-CE Rock, Marshall JCM800 2203, Traynor BB115 — Stack Vox MV50-CE Rock on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight.
How much does the Maxon Sm-9 Pro+ cost?+
Around $198.47 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).