The MXR M237 DC Brick is an MXR overdrive pedal, currently around $99.99. Close alternatives include the JHS 3 Series Screamer and the Matthews Effects The Architect V3. It pairs well with the Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt and the Divided by 13 JRT 9/15.
MXR M237 DC Brick
MXR · pedal
The MXR M237 DC Brick is a pedalboard power supply unit from MXR providing multiple isolated and non-isolated DC power outputs for powering multiple pedals from a single unit. Power supplies like the DC Brick are essential pedalboard infrastructure tools that prevent noise and ground loop problems common when powering multiple pedals.
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Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Amps that pair well with the MXR M237 DC Brick
Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt
Diezel
11% matchDiezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Divided by 13 JRT 9/15
Divided By 13
11% matchDivided by 13 JRT 9/15's own lush character is the real reason this is worth trying
Peavey Invective 120
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey Invective 120 pushes a higher-gain pedal harder
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Fusion 210 tightens a saturated voice
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone HRM 50 tightens and focuses this high-gain tone with a mid-forward boost
Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W Head
Magnatone
tonal matchMagnatone Super Fifteen 15W Head tightens a saturated voice
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50 tightens and focuses this high-gain tone with a mid-forward boost
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Fusion 212 warms up and rounds off a bright tone
Pedals that stack with the MXR M237 DC Brick
Analog Man King of Tone
Analog Man
8% matchAnalog Man King of Tone's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Benson Amps Stonk BOX
Benson Amps
8% matchBenson Amps Stonk BOX's own germanium character is the real reason this is worth trying
Walrus Audio Julia
Walrus Audio
6% matchRun Walrus Audio Julia after MXR M237 DC Brick in the signal chain, clear of MXR M237 DC Brick's own gain stage
Universal Audio 1176 Compressor
Universal Audio
6% matchWhat Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Walrus Audio Fable
Walrus Audio
5% matchRun Walrus Audio Fable after MXR M237 DC Brick in the signal chain, clear of MXR M237 DC Brick's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alexander Pedals Radical Delay
Alexander Pedals
5% matchRun Alexander Pedals Radical Delay after MXR M237 DC Brick in the signal chain, clear of MXR M237 DC Brick's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Spaceman Effects Atlas IV
Spaceman
tonal matchSpaceman Effects Atlas IV drives a saturated tone harder
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchWampler Cory Wong drives a saturated tone harder
Boutique & premium upgrades
Voodoo Lab VG
Voodoo Lab
87% similaritysimilar tone character
Maxon DS Distortion Reissue
Maxon
85% similaritysimilar tone character
Maxon ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube
Maxon
85% similaritysimilar tone character
Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Mod
Voodoo Lab
84% similaritysimilar tone character
Tech 21 Double Drive 3X Programmable
Tech 21
84% similaritysimilar tone character
Greer Sureshot
Greer
84% similaritysimilar tone character
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JHS 3 Series Screamer
JHS Pedals
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Matthews Effects The Architect V3
Matthews Effects
89% similaritysimilar tone character
MXR Jail
MXR
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Strymon Canoga
Strymon
87% similaritysimilar tone character
Matthews Effects Whaler V2
Matthews Effects
86% similaritysimilar tone character
T Rex T-Rex Mudhoney II
T Rex
84% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR M237 DC Brick?+
The closest matches in character are the JHS 3 Series Screamer, the Matthews Effects The Architect V3, the MXR Jail. Boutique upgrades: Voodoo Lab VG, Maxon DS Distortion Reissue, Maxon ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube.
What pairs well with the MXR M237 DC Brick?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt, Divided by 13 JRT 9/15, Peavey Invective 120 — Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the MXR M237 DC Brick cost?+
Around $99.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).