Simple, yet extremely effective, the mxr m104 distortion plus guitar effects pedal is another fantastic option for fans of lush distortion effects. General guitar gadgets distortion plus dod 250 ross distortion. We created several and we have redrawn some schematics that were already available on the internet for readability or ease of use these needed an easiertoread format, corrections or part identifiers. The mxr distortion plus is perfect for chunky and bighting distortion that really jumps out of the speakers. Mxr m104 distortion plus guitar effects pedal at gear4music.
Like my lpb1 build, i worked on strip board again, as i have quite a bit left over from the previous project. Free mxr diagrams, schematics, service manuals schematics. Page 2 power depress the distortion footswitch jack from a phantom power distortion channel the mxr m80 bass d. This item mxr m104 distortion pedal w patch cables.
Other later variants include the mxr microamp and the dod yjm308. The mxr m104 distortion plus guitar effects pedal is ideal for both the emerging guitarist experimenting with their sound, and the expert guitar player looking for versatility and quality in their playing. Mxrs system preamp ii m150 reverse engineering a schematic and uncovered mxr schematics of m140. Mxr m151 doubleshot distortion pedal guitar center. This project uses the same readyfortransfer printed circuit board layout file that is used in the dod 250 overdrive project on this site. Maxed out the mxr m104 pedal produces an extreme fuzz with long sustain. Pushing distortion up higher produces classic fuzz tones that are finding their way onto an increasing number of albums. Have had lots of stuff, boogies marks, probably every rivera, splawn, marshall 4holers, etc. Within the central areas of the output and distortion controls of the m104 are some soft, clipped distortions that sound truly authentic, especially with a splash of reverb.
Mxr released a simple hard clipping device called the distortion plus in the late seventies. With 2 distinct channels, huge output, and quiet operation, this effects pedal redefines what a distortion box should be. Utilization the configuration of the mxr m104 is really easy to follow and is straightforward overall. Mxr m104 distortion plus in the middle ranges of the output and distortion controls, youll find softclipped distortion tones that sound truly retroauthentic, especially when theyre mixed with a splash of reverb. Jdm104 in the middle ranges of the output and distortion controls, youll find softclipped distortion tones that sound truly retroauthentic, especially when theyre mixed with a splash of reverb. As its name implies distortion, its a distortion parallel clipping but has a rather mild sound. This project uses the same readyfortransfer printed circuit board layout file that is. This simple and reliable design that uses only 1 opamp and 1 potentiometer will boost the guitar signal up to 26db, giving a clean flat frequency response.
The distortion plus may be powered by batteries or an optional ecb03 ac adapter. See more ideas about mxr distortion, guitar pedals and guitar. Power it up with a 9v adapter and youre all set to let rip. Overdrive distortion in the middle ranges of the output and distortion controls, youll find softclipped distortion tones that sound truly retroauthentic, especially when theyre mixed with a splash of reverb. It has been cloned many times, most famously by the dod 250 overdrive a distortion. Set the distortion control low and crank the output knob to drive the front end of your amp for cool blues tones, or max out the distortion knob for the tone that made randy rhoads famous. Crank it from sweet breakup to gritty crunch to fuzzedout insanity. Mxr distortion plus project documentation aphelion. Mxr distortion plus project documentation aphelion distortion.
At the end of the 70s, the mxr logo used on the model changed from a cursive or script logo to a thicker block logo. Made famous by the late and great randy rhodes, this pedal defined an era of guitar tones. Set to maximum, its pronounced fuzztone combines with long sustain. Here is a list of the schematics that are exclusive to this site. When i scoured the web trying to find one, nothing turnedup. The m104 is a reissue of the 70s version from mxr s beginnings, offering a surprisingly wide array of tones from two controls. The mxr distortion plus uses classic germanium diode clipping to achieve its tone, and whether youre going for sizzling riffs, hot licks or screamin. Call gak now for product info, advice and the best prices 01273 665400. The mxr micro amp circuit can be divided into two blocks. This pedal is unbelievably easy to use, two pots, one for volume and one for distortion and as you might have guessed a switch to turn it off and on. Mxr m104 distortion plus guitar effects pedal the mxr m104 distortion plus guitar effects pedal is ideal for both the emerging guitarist experimenting with their sound, and the expert guitar player looking for versatility and quality in their playing.
Mxr m104 distortion plus guitar effects pedal simple, yet extremely effective, the mxr m104 distortion plus guitar effects pedal is another fantastic option for fans of lush distortion effects. Randy rhoads, among others, used this pedal to achieve more distortion in his amps. Your complete music store in manchester, since 1857. Its a world of distortion options at your feet in one pedal. Click here for more general information about the kits. It is strikingly similar to the dod overdrive 250 distortion pedal. Used mxr m104 distortion plus effect pedal guitar center. This little yellow box is responsible for those great distortion sounds heard on so many classic recordings. Like most of us, always searching for that tone the that is different for everyone. Push the mode effect and distortion a single 9 volt alkaline battery, distortion led lit. Music pedal mxr dd11 dime distortion manual 2 pages music pedal mxr zw44 wylde overdrive specifications 2 pages music pedal mxr m116 fullbore metal user manual. Set the distortion control low and crank the output knob to drive the front end o. Mxr distortion iii i think i should build dod and the old.
This is the preamp which i have used for about 30years in my main stereo system. Distortion pedal, mxr m104 distortion plus pedal, mxr m115 distortion iii mxr distortion plus schematic, mxr distortion plus vintage, mxr distortion plus. Mxr distortion plusdod 250 ross distortion replica. Online schematic capture lets hobbyists easily share and discuss their designs, while online circuit simulation allows for quick design iteration and accelerated learning about electronics. Description an opamp amplifier with clipping diodes. Trademarks mentioned here belong to their owners and not general guitar gadgets. The pedal uses a single opamp and a pair of germanium diodes to ground parallel. It produces a mixture of sounds from cool overdriven blues, to the huge sound of 80s rock. Mxr distortion plus the distortion plus pedal is very popular and good sounding distortion.
The following distortion effects can be built with this kit, all parts included for any of these versions. The m104 is a reissue of the 70s version from mxr s beginnings, offering a surprisingly wide. Mxr s distortion plus pedal creates a whole mess of overdriven tones with just 2 knobs. Guitarists everywhere mistakenly thought that this little device was the secret to randys tone. Unfollow mxr distortion plus to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mxrs distortion plus pedal creates a whole mess of overdriven tones with just 2 knobs. Mxr diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. The m104 is a reissue of the 70s version from mxrs beginnings, offering a surprisingly wide array of tones from two controls. These tools allow students, hobbyists, and professional engineers to design and analyze analog and digital systems before ever building a prototype.