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JIM DUNLOP MXR Blue Box™ Octave Fuzz
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Brand | MXR |
Style | Compact |
Color | Blue |
Item Weight | 0.5 Pounds |
Voltage | 9 Volts |
About this item
- Shovels out enough low frequencies to scare a blue whale
- Takes your guitar signal, fuzzes it up, then duplicates it two octaves down
- Known for having a chaotic personality that can make each session a totally unique experience
- Powered by a single 9 volt battery or Dunlop's ECB-003 AC adapter (sold separately)
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Value for money | — | 4.0 | — | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Quality of material | — | 4.0 | — | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Versatility | — | 3.9 | — | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.4 |
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hardware interface | 1 4 inch audio | — | — | — | 1 4 inch audio | 1 4 inch audio |
power source | Battery Powered | — | Corded Electric | — | Electric | — |
amperage | 9 milliamps | 150 milliamps | 9 milliamps | 9 milliamps | 20 milliamps | 9 milliamps |
signal format | Analog | Digital | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog |
controls type | Knob | — | Knob | Knob | Knob | Knob |
voltage | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts |
style | Compact | Chorus,Mini,Modulation,Wah | Expression,Modulation | Bass,Expression,Modulation | Bass | Overdrive |
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Product information
Item Weight | 8 ounces |
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ASIN | B0002GY9Y0 |
Item model number | 11103000001 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #32,933 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #9,070 in Guitar & Bass Accessories |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 30, 2007 |
Color Name | Blue |
Hardware Interface | 1/4-inch Audio |
Signal Format | Analog |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 9 Volts |
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MXR Blue Box Octave Fuzz M103
Jim Dunlop
Product Description
This is the crazy effect heard on Jimmy Page's "Fool in the Rain" solo. The Blue Box Octave Fuzz takes your guitar signal and duplicates it two octaves down for a huge, subterranean tone. The Blend knob lets you control how much of the fuzz tone is mixed with the two octaves down signal. Not for the timid—there is truly nothing like the Blue Box.
From the manufacturer
MXR is a New York-based manufacturer of effects pedals from Rochester. The manufacturer was co-founded in 1972 by Keith Barr and Terry Sherwood and incorporated as MXR Innovations, Inc. in 1974. The MXR is now owned by Jim Dunlop, which continues to produce the original effects units along with new additions to the line.
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Located in Benicia, California, Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc. was founded as a small family-owned and -operated company by Jim Dunlop in 1965. Today, it is a leading innovator of electronics, picks, capos, slides, strings and other music accessories. Home to such legendary products as the Cry Baby Wah, MXR pedals, Tortex Picks, and the Original Trigger Capo, Dunlop offers high performance and a better playing experience to musicians worldwide.
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Founded in 1972 and part of the Dunlop family since 1988, MXR continues to provide modern innovations alongside the classics.
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Since 1965, Dunlop has lead the world in pick design—from classic Nylon and Tortex Picks to innovative Primetone and Flow Picks.
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Our very first offering, Dunlop Capos reflect the innovation, quality, and precision that only 50+ years of experience can provide.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Preferred by the pros since 1999, Dunlop has everything you need to care for your instrument with confidence.
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CRY BABY WAH PEDALS
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Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the guitar effect device. Some mention it sounds amazing, interesting, and deep. However, others say that there is a significant volume suck when the pedal is activated, and the 2nd octave signal has a very bad sound.
"The sound is deep and can make your guitar sound like an old school computer game from the 80's...." Read more
"...There is a significant volume suck when the pedal is activated, and for its effects to work properly, you have to have some volume behind it to work..." Read more
"...It's mostly monophonic so don't expect to be strumming chords with this thing on unless you're into weird sounds (which I totally am so I do)...." Read more
"Sounds amazing, got it as part of my Jimmy Page inspired pedalboard so I can get the tone from the solo in the song Fool In The Rain...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the guitar effect device. Some mention it's a great pedal, really fun, and awesome, while others say that it'd be better off buying a new one. Some say the fuzz is pretty lame, and the pedal doesn't work upon arrival.
"...Too much feedback, and it sucks all your volume.The fuzz is also pretty lame.. Also not polytonal...." Read more
"This is a very very narrowly used effect. But, it's so awesome. Let's face it, this is a novelty...." Read more
"Weird synthy pedal. Unpredictable tracking sometimes- not for chords. Minimal controls, so may take some dialing in...." Read more
"...A really fun pedal to mess around with since you can get some crazy 8-bit like sounds out of it but part of its range has a nice dark, heavy..." Read more
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The best way to use this pedal is in front of an amp with subtle distortion/overdrive. (otherwise it can be confusing and noisy) Depending on the guitar you're using the best results are with neck pickup and tone knob on the guitar turned to 10.
Its a great pedal for blues, desert rock and garage rock.
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
If you like weird and wild sounds or you want that Jimmy Page sound then this is for you. If you're less experimental about your music then you might think this is a piece of junk.
The pedal is somewhat limited in the overall tones it produces, which is what the one star deduction is for. If all your looking for is a fuzz pedal, look elsewhere. This one is for a specific type of sound. I currently use a "La Machine" pedal from mxr for a great versatile box, but there are hundreds of fuzz's from hundreds of brands that are wonderful for any type of fuzz you want. fuzz... :)
This pedal puts fuzz on your signal than doubles the tone two octaves down and layers it on top of each other. And it does so with analog circuitry. This means it is an organic pedal with quirks galore that must be mastered before you can use it effectively. And that process is an absolute load of fun for tone experimenters! At times it has a real organic sounding aspect, at others it is a bit Nintendo-ey as the octave tries to settle in on a note. Sometimes the sustain will cut itself short as you hit the note in in odd way (mostly with passive pick-ups) but most of the time there is plenty. Don't listen to those who say it isn't a good box for live playing. Slash used one for years before switching to a custom signature box he helped design, it didn't seem to hurt his live shows. Once you've mastered it's quirks and figured out what to avoid it works splendidly.
A couple tips and notes to bring out the best in the pedal. There is a significant volume suck when the pedal is activated, and for its effects to work properly, you have to have some volume behind it to work with. Otherwise it sounds choked and thin. It sounds best if it comes after an overdrive in the pedal chain. It'll take the bite from the overdrive and really produce some amazing stuff with it. I currently have an OD in my amp on a dirty channel, and with some gain (not even a lot really, about 10 o'clock on the dial with noon being half) and a boost It just shines. The octave works best on the mid to higher end of the scale, the lower end is a bit muddy and in a band setting would be drowned out by a bass guitar anyway. Grindcore players need not apply. On the other hand, if you don't play with a bass, a la the White Stripes, it fills in the spectrum nicely.
There is nothing quite like this pedal out there, and with this one In hand I really don't feel the need to look.
8-bit like sounds out of it but part of its range has a nice dark, heavy fuzz tone too.
Now two weeks later, I got this thing. Not what I had expected. I'm not saying it's a bad pedal, but it's flaws can outnumber it's cool sound. I'm a lead player, but my leads consist of multiple notes. This pedal is NOT polytonal. It works well if you had a solo riff, but who wants an outstanding riff that's 2 octaves down? I'm not knocking anyone's taste, but it doesn't seem practical.
Another thing that turned me off was the volume sucking. Most distortion pedals have so much gain you can't turn the volume up past 10 o'clock. With this sucker, even if it's maxed out, your wet output is lower than your dry signal. Sucks.
You probably don't want to play anything lower than middle C, since most guitar amps don't support such low frequencies.
Another problem: Don't mix with too many effects. I have another distortion and a fuzz pedal, and this guy doesn't mix well. Too much feedback, and it sucks all your volume.
The fuzz is also pretty lame.. Also not polytonal. Sounds neat in certain ranges, but not a typical fuzz box.
It's decay time is also bad. Almost no dry signal to keep the sound going.
Pros:
- Unique: I can't and don't even want to find anything like it.
- Durable
Cons:
- Not polytonal
- Small range (just my opinion)
- Volume sucker
- Short decay
If you want something to fool around with, then buy this bad boy. If you're looking for a new sound on your board, maybe think twice. I don't recommend it for live playing.