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EVH Red Channel Mayhem in a Box
MXR EVH Modern High Gain Distortion Pedal is the result of years of collaboration between MXR and legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen. This high grain distortion pedal unleashes the highest gain settings possible from Eddie’s own 5150III amps and directs it into this monstrous-sounding distortion box. This pedal also captures the essence of modern high-gain sound while maintaining the articulation needed for complex riffs and searing leads. Unleash uncompromising tone with the MXR EVH Modern High Gain Distortion Pedal—a powerhouse designed for players who demand precision, aggression, and clarity in every note.
At its core, the EVH Modern High Gain Distortion delivers a tight, responsive low end, a rich and saturated midrange, and crisp highs that cut through any mix. Whether you’re chugging through heavy rhythms or soaring into melodic solos, this pedal provides the dynamic range and control to shape your signature sound. Its intuitive controls allow you to dial in everything from focused crunch to full-throttle distortion without losing definition.
- High-gain distortion pedal designed in collaboration with MXR and Eddie Van Halen, based on the fiery 3rd channel of the 5150III
- 3-band EQ shapes your desired tone with exacting control
- Boost switch adds extra gain and saturation for complete sonic meltdown. Enough to reach new heights of sustain.
- Bass frequency switch shifts the low-end behavior between thick, luscious bass to tight and aggressive
- Noise Gate control eliminates unwanted noise in your signal chain
Built with MXR’s road-ready durability and designed with direct input and tonal guidance from Eddie Van Halen, the MXR EVH Modern High Gain Distortion Pedal is engineered to perform consistently on stage and in the studio. If you’re chasing a modern, high-gain tone with the DNA of a true guitar icon, Eddie Van Halen, the MXR EVH Modern High Gain Distortion Pedal is your ultimate weapon.
