The MXR Distortion + (Script Logo) is a distortion pedal. Close alternatives include the MXR Eric Gales Raw Dawg and the ThorpyFX Judge Death Deathbringer Warthog. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo and the Friedman BE-Mini Head.
MXR Distortion + (Script Logo)
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The MXR Distortion+ with Script Logo is the original mid-1970s version of MXR's classic op-amp distortion circuit, built with the earliest script-logo enclosure and components before the later block-logo revision. It produces the same thick, buzzy, somewhat fuzzy-edged distortion the Distortion+ is known for, with a straightforward two-knob Output and Distortion control set. Vintage script units are prized by collectors for their original-era component tone and are considered the definitive version of this early distortion circuit. It suits players and collectors wanting the raw, vintage-voiced distortion character in its original, earliest form.
- distortion
- amp tones
- boost
- rich
- noise
- overdrive
- clean
- metal
Genres the MXR Distortion + (Script Logo) is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the MXR Distortion + (Script Logo)
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo
Mesa Boogie
23% matchRun mid-forward into Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo for more high gain on top
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7 layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchPut Hughes & Kettner Coreblade in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Friedman Phil X Signature for more high gain on top
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchPut EVH 000 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Pedals that stack with the MXR Distortion + (Script Logo)
Fjord Fuzz Odin
Fjord Fuzz
26% matchRun mid-forward into Fjord Fuzz Odin for more fuzzy on top
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
25% matchEarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Fuzzrocious Cosmic Bull Shark
Fuzzrocious
15% matchRun Fuzzrocious Cosmic Bull Shark after MXR Distortion + (Script Logo) in the signal chain, clear of MXR Distortion + (Script Logo)'s own gain stage
Artec SE-NGT
Artec
11% matchRun the SE-NGT ahead of the Script Logo Distortion+ to gate out hiss before the gritty, amp-toned boost reacts.
Mr. Black Bloodmoon
Mr Black
9% matchPut Mr. Black Bloodmoon after MXR Distortion + (Script Logo) in the signal chain, clear of MXR Distortion + (Script Logo)'s own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
9% matchKeep MXR Distortion + (Script Logo)'s transparent voice out front: Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander goes after MXR Distortion + (Script Logo) in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchInto MXR Distortion + (Script Logo), Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz is voiced for a clean amp's front end — MXR Distortion + (Script Logo) gives it exactly that
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
MXR Eric Gales Raw Dawg
MXR
70% similarityShared character: raw, middle, distortion
ThorpyFX Judge Death Deathbringer Warthog
ThorpyFX
70% similarityShared character: middle, boost, distortion
Colorsound Power Boost
Colorsound
69% similarityShared character: low_output, thickness, middle
Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion
Boss
69% similarityShared character: users, noise, middle
Univox Super-Fuzz
Univox
68% similarityShared character: raw, noise, thickness
Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal
Boss
68% similarityShared character: noise, thickness, distortion
EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker
EarthQuaker Devices
68% similarityShared character: low_output, raw, middle
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Ibanez
68% similarityShared character: noise, middle, rich
Dunlop Rockma Rockman Metal Ace
Dunlop
67% similarityShared character: thickness, middle, distortion
Mad Professor Mad-Eou
Mad Professor
65% similarityShared character: middle, boost, overdrive
Palmer Pocket Amp MKII Portable
Palmer
63% similaritySimilar role and voicing
IK Multimedia Tonex ONE
Ik Multimedia
61% similaritySimilar voicing: pristine
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR Distortion + (Script Logo)?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR Eric Gales Raw Dawg, the ThorpyFX Judge Death Deathbringer Warthog, the Colorsound Power Boost.
What pairs well with the MXR Distortion + (Script Logo)?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo, Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — Run mid-forward into Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo for more high gain on top.