MXR Gran Torino Boost Overdrive Pedal

£159.00

This is a New MXR Gran Torino Boost Overdrive Pedal from MXR, listed in Overdrive Pedals on Just Pedals. Read More below.

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Here’s what Jim Dunlop has to say about the MXR Gran Torino Boost Overdrive Pedal

The MXR Gran Torino Boost Overdrive harnesses MOSFET technology to amplify and enrich the natural sound of your rig with the the warm, organic sound of classic tube amps—and it comes with a simple-yet-effective set of controls to shape its tone to complement your setup. Setup is easy—just dial in your desired Master volume and Gainlevels, fine-tune it all with the 3-band EQ, and then choose your output mode with the BOOST/OD switch: Boost for cleaner notes and rich sustain, OD for smooth, mellow overdrive. On top of that, this pedal uses a Class A Low Impedance Output Driver to preserve the integrity of your sound and prevent signal loss across long FX chains.

Get the MXR Gran Torino Boost Overdrive for organic boosting and goosing that you can tweak to match any rig.

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Brand

MXR

In the current JustPedals catalogue, MXR is represented by Overdrive Pedals, Compressor Pedals and Chorus Pedals. Current listings include Bass Synth, M300 Reverb and M307 Layers. That makes the range relevant to players looking for drive, gain and clipping, plus time-based effects and ambience. Check each model for its exact circuit or processing platform, controls, power requirements and connections, particularly where the catalogue includes both pedals and supporting gear.

Category

Overdrive Pedals

Overdrive pedals add controlled clipping and harmonics while retaining more of the instrument’s attack and dynamics than heavier distortion. They can simulate a pushed valve amp, add a mid lift, tighten the low end or provide a lower-gain always-on voice. Gain, tone, output, presence, bass and clipping options determine how the pedal responds to pickups and the next stage. Before choosing, decide whether it should clean up from the guitar volume, stack with another drive or feed an already driven amplifier.

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Boost

Boost pedals raise level, add gain or do both. A clean boost mostly preserves the source voice and pushes the next gain stage harder; a coloured boost changes the frequency balance as it lifts the level, while treble or mid boosts narrow the emphasis deliberately. Gain, output, tone, presence and headroom shape the result. Place the boost before overdrive for more clipping, after gain for more level, or into a clean amp when a louder signal is the aim.