MXR Custom Shop Duke of Tone Overdrive Pedal

£169.00

The MXR Guitar Pedals always come out on top. This is New is in stock and ready to post out to you, with fast, reliable delivery straight to your door. For more New Guitar Pedals options, read on for full specifications, demos, and secure online ordering. The Analog Man 'King of Tone' overdrive pedal is a modern classic. This extremely revered, dual-channel design is held in as high esteem as other overdrive icons like the Klon and Marshall BluesBreaker; renowned for its versatility and warm, organic gain characteristics. Despite the KoT's huge popularity, Analog Man still remains a small independent…

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The MXR Guitar Pedals always come out on top. This is New is in stock and ready to post out to you, with fast, reliable delivery straight to your door. For more New Guitar Pedals options, read on for full specifications, demos, and secure online ordering.

The Analog Man 'King of Tone' overdrive pedal is a modern classic. This extremely revered, dual-channel design is held in as high esteem as other overdrive icons like the Klon and Marshall BluesBreaker; renowned for its versatility and warm, organic gain characteristics. Despite the KoT's huge popularity, Analog Man still remains a small independent pedal builder that can only produce a modest amount of units per year — leading to a whopping 5-year waiting list!

However, you can now get the coveted King of Tone sound from a much more affordable, compact, and quickly-available stompbox. Introducing the MXR Custom Shop 'Duke of Tone' overdrive pedal!

MXR & Analog Man Collaboration

Designed in conjunction with Analog Man, the MXR Duke of Tone overdrive is made for players who want to add a touch of warmth and "grit" to their rig while allowing the natural tone and feel of their gear to shine through. Based on the 'Prince of Tone' overdrive, which is the single-channel version of the King of Tone, this pedal is practically a vintage connoisseur's dream come true!

3 Gain Modes

The Duke of Tone overdrive likewise carries forward the same simple-yet-effective control interface. Volume, Drive, and Tone knobs cover all your basic tweaks, while the Boost/OD/Distortion switch allows you to set the overall attitude of the pedal's output. Boost mode gives you a clean-yet-vigorous bump, OD mode adds a touch of grit and compression, and Distortion mode adds a touch more of each.

In all modes, your rig still sounds like your rig. And don’t be afraid to get creative — the Duke of Tone overdrive is excellent when stacked with other gain pedals, and running the pedal on 18V will give you an extra helping of headroom and clarity, especially in Boost mode.

A Tone-Accurate Recreation

Analog Mike personally tested and matched all of the various thru-hole components to the King of Tone overdrive, ensuring that the sweet sonic seasoning stays in the line of succession. In essence: a warm-yet-clear-and-open sound that allows all of the nuances of your signal chain to come through, from your individual guitar strings to the dynamics of your amp's tubes.

Key Features

  • Designed in collaboration with Analog Man.
  • Warm and gritty, without preventing the sound and feel of your other gear to shine through.
  • Thru-hole components personally tested by Analog Mike.
  • Boost/OD/Distortion switch allows you to set the overall attitude of the pedal's output.
  • Stack it with other gain pedals for creatively-crunchy results!

Specifications

  • Input Impedance: > 450 kΩ
  • Output Impedance: < 10 kΩ
  • Bypass: True Bypass
  • Current Draw: 6 mA
  • Voltage: 9-18V

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

Stuff About Guitar Pedals

Guitar pedals are compact effects units that shape and enhance a guitar’s sound, sitting between the instrument and the amplifier. They include gain pedals like overdrive and distortion, modulation effects such as chorus and tremolo, time-based effects like delay and reverb, and essential utilities including tuners, compressors and loopers. Understanding basic things such as pedal type, signal order, power requirements and intended use helps players choose pedals that suit their style, setup and playing environment.

The Important stuff

Custom — Custom describes gear that is specially designed, modified, or built to unique specifications rather than standard production. Custom pedals, guitars, and equipment often focus on specific tones, features, or aesthetics, offering a more personalised feel and performance for players who want something distinctive.. Overdrive — Overdrive pedals add warmth, grit, and natural compression to your tone, capturing the feel of a pushed tube amp. They respond dynamically to your playing, offering everything from a light bluesy crunch to full, saturated rock tones. Perfect for boosting solos or shaping your core sound, an overdrive pedal brings character and life to any setup. Whether you prefer vintage smoothness or modern bite, these pedals are essential for players who want expressive, touch-sensitive drive with plenty of personality.. Pedal — Pedals are the tools that let you shape, colour and transform your sound, from subtle tone enhancement to bold, creative effects. Whether you are adding grit, space, movement or control, a pedal becomes part of your playing rather than just an add-on. Exploring different pedals is about discovering what responds to your touch and helps your sound feel more like your own.. Shop. Tone.

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