Mr Black Thunderclaw Distortion Pedal

£199.99

Guitars Pedals Amps & Stuff are excited this week as the almighty Mr Black Thunderclaw Distortion Pedal is now back in stock. These are built to an exceptionally high standard. We deliver Mr Black Guitar FX straight to your door via our tracked *roadie service* across the UK, Europe, and the USA. A firm favourite among the finest gear available in the UK. if you want the full low down, click through to the Mr Black crew direct for more details, images, specs, and all the good stuff. The Mr Black Thunderclaw is a loud and very heavy high gain…

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Guitars Pedals Amps & Stuff are excited this week as the almighty Mr Black Thunderclaw Distortion Pedal is now back in stock. These are built to an exceptionally high standard. We deliver Mr Black Guitar FX straight to your door via our tracked *roadie service* across the UK, Europe, and the USA. A firm favourite among the finest gear available in the UK. if you want the full low down, click through to the Mr Black crew direct for more details, images, specs, and all the good stuff.

The Mr Black Thunderclaw is a loud and very heavy high gain distortion pedal made for those moments where civility is not required and you just want pure unadulterated metal tones. Described by Mr Black as a ‘downright mean, ruthless pedal’ the Thunderclaw sets out to take over clean amplifiers around the globe and it seems to be doing so successfully.

Fully Active Tone Controls

This is something that oddly enough you do not find on all pedals. All of the controls in this circuit are active meaning that you get much more control over your tone as you can both boost and cut the high and low end. With both the Treble and Bass controls turned to noon you have neither a boost nor a cut to the EQ meaning turned counter clockwise you cut the frequencies and turned clockwise you boost them. At the end of the day this gives you more control over your tone.

Gain On Tap

You have probably heard a high gain pedal before but I doubt a lot of you have heard one that has this much gain on tap while still remaining clear. Anyone can make a pedal that just turns the gain up to 20 but it takes a pedal masters like the guys at Mr Black to make it clear and crisp so you can hear every detail. Turning the gain control up to noon will give you enough gain to please most people but for those that like to downtune and get those really heavy tones take up even further for some truly stunning tones.

Specifications

Features:

  •  Beautiful high-gain distortion that cleans up with your attack and volume knob like you’ve never, ever heard or felt.
  •  Active Output, Treble and Bass controls cut or boost their namesakes.
  •  Internal +/- 9V split-rail power for stupidly quiet operation.
  •  True-bypass
  •  9VDC power (2.1mm negative center pin adapter) or internal 9V battery.

 OUTPUT: Active Output control

  • Full CCW: No output
  • Full CW: Pummeling volume

 DISTORT: Distortion threshold

  • Full CCW: Very little distortion
  • Full CW: Lots of distortion

 BASS: Active Bass control

  • Full CCW: Full bass CUT
  • Noon: No bass boost/cut
  • Full CW: Full bass BOOST

 TREBLE: Active Treble control

  • Full CCW: Full treble CUT
  • Noon: No treble boost/cut
  • Full CW: Full treble BOOST

 BYPASS SWITCH: Toggles on/off

  • LED on: THUNDERCLAW!
  • LED off: Boooorrrrriiiinnnngg.

Tech stuff: 

  • Input impedance: ~470K
  •  Output impedance: ~1K
  •  Bypass: True-Bypass
  •  Current draw: ~27mA
  •  Power requirement

Stuff About Mr Black

Mr Black are known for making standout effects pedals and more. Founded with a passion for tone and innovation, their gear has shaped countless records and players’ sounds. Look out for their iconic designs and flagship models — they’ve earned a reputation for reliability and creativity.

The Important stuff

Distortion — Distortion pedals deliver the raw, aggressive edge that defines rock and metal, transforming your clean tone into something powerful and full of attitude. By pushing your signal into rich harmonic saturation, they create thick, sustaining sounds that cut through any mix. From classic crunchy riffs to high-gain modern mayhem, distortion pedals give you total control over how wild or tight your tone gets. Whether you’re crafting searing leads or heavy rhythm walls, they’re an essential tool for adding energy, bite, and character to your playing.. Guitar FX — Guitar effects pedals add character, texture, and personality to your sound. From subtle ambience and reverb to heavy distortion or experimental modulation, effects shape how your guitar interacts with the world. A good setup starts with the basics like overdrive, delay, and chorus, then expands into creative territory with fuzz, phaser, or looper pedals. Whether you want vintage tones or modern soundscapes, experimenting with different combinations will help you discover your own signature style..

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