{"product_id":"mxr-custom-badass-78-distortion-pedal-used","title":"MXR Custom Badass ’78 Distortion Pedal – Used","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMXR Custom Badass ’78 Distortion M78\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a hot-rodded take on classic old-school distortion, combining saturated rhythm tones and soaring lead sounds with a simple three-knob control layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eused example is in Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing visible signs of previous use consistent with a pre-owned effects pedal. A dedicated CRUNCH switch changes the clipping response for increased harmonic content and a more dynamic feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the MXR Custom Badass ’78 Distortion Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M78 takes inspiration from a classic distortion circuit and modifies it for a bigger, more open and amp-like response. The \u003cstrong\u003eDistortion, Tone and Output\u003c\/strong\u003e controls make it straightforward to move from crunchy rhythm sounds to heavily saturated lead tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging the \u003cstrong\u003eCRUNCH switch\u003c\/strong\u003e changes the clipping configuration and increases the dynamic range and harmonic content of the distortion. This gives the pedal two useful personalities without complicating the control layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custom Badass ’78 Distortion is ideal for guitarists looking for classic rock, hard rock, alternative and heavier distortion tones with plenty of harmonic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works well into clean amplifiers, slightly driven amps and already overdriven setups, making it a flexible choice for both standalone distortion and stacked gain sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffect Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed – 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Lower Distortion settings can produce crunchy drive tones, while higher settings deliver substantially more saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work well for classic rock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its voicing is particularly well suited to classic rock, hard rock and other styles that benefit from an old-school distortion character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be used into an already driven amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. MXR designed the pedal to work well into clean, slightly driven and heavily overdriven amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be stacked with overdrive pedals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The M78 can be combined with boosts and overdrives to create additional gain structures and lead sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it use true bypass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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