Pre-Owned MXR 78 Custom Badass Distortion Pedal

The MXR 78 Custom Badass Distortion: Hot Rodded Gain with Vintage Attitude

Classic Distortion with a Modded Edge

The MXR 78 Custom Badass Distortion captures the essence of a cranked vintage amp pushed into saturated territory. Designed to evoke the feel of a late 70s hot rodded tone, this pedal delivers thick distortion with a smooth top end and tight low frequency response. It has the kind of gain structure that feels familiar yet refined, giving you classic crunch with modern consistency.

Dynamic Gain and Harmonic Detail

This pedal responds to your playing in a way that keeps things expressive and musical. Light picking yields a gritty edge while digging in unleashes full bodied distortion with singing sustain. The circuit is tuned to shape gain and harmonic content in a way that enhances clarity, reflecting the fundamental principles of how distortion circuits manipulate amplitude and clipping behavior to create rich overtones .

Tone Shaping That Cuts Through

With its intuitive control layout, the 78 Custom Badass Distortion offers a wide range of usable tones. From tight rhythm crunch to saturated lead tones, it maintains articulation without becoming harsh or muddy. It is equally effective as a primary gain source or as a boost pushing an already driven amp into more aggressive territory.

Condition and Original Integrity

This pre owned unit is in very good condition with no modifications, preserving the original design and tonal character exactly as intended. It has been well maintained and is fully functional, ready for stage or studio use.

Included Accessories

The original paperwork is included, adding completeness to the package. No power supply is included, so a compatible source will be required for operation.

Specifications

• Pedal type distortion
• Model 78 Custom Badass Distortion
• Condition very good
• Modifications none
• Accessories original paperwork included
• Power supply not included

This guitar effects pedal ships fully insured with signature required