The MXR DL E MXR M 236 is an MXR fuzz pedal, currently around $191.32. Close alternatives include the Sonicake Rude Mouse Distortion and the Keeley Electronics Katana Boost. It pairs well with the Magnatone 280 and the Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp.
MXR DL E MXR M 236
MXR · pedal
The MXR M236 Super Badass Variac Fuzz offers a Voltage control letting players adjust the circuit's internal power from 5V to 15V: lowering the voltage creates a sagging, gated "dying battery" fuzz character prized for vintage textures, while raising it delivers more headroom and clarity. Running on 9V DC power (or a 9V battery) with true bypass switching, it turns the fixed internal voltage most fuzz pedals rely on into a hands-on, real-time tone-shaping control.
- fuzz
- bypass
- headroom
- rich
- clarity
- modern
- true bypass switching
- clean headroom
Good for
- Busking
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the MXR DL E MXR M 236 is commonly used in
- Rock
- Stoner Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Noise Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR DL E MXR M 236
Pedals that stack with the MXR DL E MXR M 236
Zvex Seek Trem
Zvex
21% matchPut Zvex Seek Trem after MXR DL E MXR M 236 in the signal chain, clear of MXR DL E MXR M 236's own gain stage
Death By Audio Octave Clang
Death By Audio
18% matchRun fuzzy into Death By Audio Octave Clang for more octave on top
JHS Colour Box V2
JHS Pedals
17% matchRun fuzzy into JHS Colour Box V2 for more clean boost on top
Pigtronix Echolution
Pigtronix
12% matchPigtronix Echolution's modulated voice goes after MXR DL E MXR M 236 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR DL E MXR M 236's own fuzzy character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Electro-Harmonix Stereo Memory Man Vintage
Electro-Harmonix
12% matchRun Electro-Harmonix Stereo Memory Man Vintage after MXR DL E MXR M 236 in the signal chain, clear of MXR DL E MXR M 236's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ
Jackson Audio
10% matchJackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Laney TI-Boost
Laney
tonal matchLaney TI-Boost's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and MXR DL E MXR M 236 delivers it
Mooer Flex Boost
Mooer
tonal matchMXR DL E MXR M 236 leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Mooer Flex Boost wants
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Wren and Cuff Irkalla Manifest Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
63% similarityShared character: true_bypass, fuzz
Dunlop MDU JCT95
Dunlop
63% similarityShared character: true_bypass, fuzz, rich
Vemuram Myriad Fuzz
Vemuram
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Wren and Cuff The Good One
Wren And Cuff
91% similaritysimilar tone character
ThorpyFX THE Field Marshal MKII Fuzz
ThorpyFX
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Roger Mayer Axis 27
Roger Mayer
90% similaritysimilar tone character
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Sonicake Rude Mouse Distortion
Sonicake
68% similarityShared character: true_bypass, wide_range, pedal
Keeley Electronics Katana Boost
Keeley
66% similarityShared character: pedal, headroom, clarity
Black Arts Toneworks Crown of Horns
Black Arts Toneworks
65% similarityShared character: true_bypass, pedal, fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices
64% similarityShared character: pedal, fuzz, rich
ThorpyFX Field
ThorpyFX
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Wren and Cuff Hangman 2D
Wren And Cuff
91% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR DL E MXR M 236?+
The closest matches in character are the Sonicake Rude Mouse Distortion, the Keeley Electronics Katana Boost, the Black Arts Toneworks Crown of Horns. Budget picks: Maxon FW10 Fuzz Elements Wind, Pigtronix Disnortion Micro, Red Witch Seven Sisters Ruby Fuzz. Boutique upgrades: Wren and Cuff Irkalla Manifest Fuzz, Dunlop MDU JCT95, Vemuram Myriad Fuzz.
What pairs well with the MXR DL E MXR M 236?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Magnatone 280, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp, Zvex Seek Trem — Run fuzzy into Magnatone 280 for more modulated on top.
How much does the MXR DL E MXR M 236 cost?+
Around $191.32 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).