DISC Mesa Boogie Throttle Box Overdrive

Full Description

High Gain from Vintage to Modern

The Mesa Boogie Throttle Box is a high-gain pedal that can cover the complete distortion range from vintage to modern, letting you play all styles of rock and metal. It features a Lo/High gain switch which alters the pedal's distortion response, along with an internal EQ-Boost switch for an additional voice. The Throttle Box is designed to turn any amplifier into a high-gain monster, giving you instant access to the acclaimed distortion sound of Mesa Boogie.

Tonal Sculpting

The Throttle Box features a Mid-Cut control which provides a mid-scooped sound for a modern metal tone. An additional Tone control lets you balance the pedal's high frequencies, while the master Level control provides up to +20dB of boosted signal to push your amplifier into increased saturation and sustain.

True Bypass & Rugged Build Quality

The Throttle Box has a true bypass which means you'll maintain optimal signal clarity when the pedal is disengaged. It is designed and handcrafted in Petaluma, California, and features the renowned build quality and rugged construction standards that Mesa Boogie is known for.

Reviews

Guitarist Magazine gave the Throttle Box the Guitarist Choice award:

"If we could stop smiling long enough to put it down, we'd tell you that never has hard rock and metal been so utterly satisfying from such a small enclosure. Don't count it out for high-gain blues rock, or classic rock either for that matter: another winner!”

Read the full review on the Music Radar website.

Guitar World Magazine gave the Throttle Box the Gold Award:

"This is the pedal for every guitar player who has wished there was a way to step on a switch and turn their clean sound into something akin to Mesa’s mighty Rectifier. The mid-cut knob affects the soundscape in the same way as creating a V shape with Mesa’s five-slider EQ, and a center toggle drops the Throttle Box into low gear for cutting but clear overdrive and edgy blues styles."

Read the full review on the Guitar World Magazine website.

About Mesa Boogie

Petaluma-based Mesa Boogie is an American amp manufacturing company, established in 1971 by Randall Smith as a small repair shop initially. After producing amplifiers for prominent early customers including Carlos Santana and Ron Wood, Mesa Boogie quickly gained a reputation as a high-end amp designer with its iconic Mark Series amplifiers, still produced today. Mesa Boogie is now a prolific company with a key range of amplifiers including the Mark series, the Rectifier series, and the Express line. With players in all genres, from progressive metal to blues, rock, jazz, alt-rock and more, Mesa Boogie is widely regarded as one of the ultimate premium amplifier manufacturers, with a huge fan-base and diverse range of professional players.

Features

• Designed and handcrafted in Petaluma, California, USA
• Powerful distortion pedal from classic to modern high-gain
• Lo/Hi switch to vintage/modern response
• Mid Cut for mid-scoop tone
• Internal EQ-Boost switch for added style/voicing option
• True bypass switching
• Master level with up to +20db range
• Bass and treble controls for +/-12dB boost/cut
• Optional 9v battery or DC power

Specifications

• Type: Overdrive
• Controls: Level, Gain, Mid Cut, Tone, Lo/Hi Switch. Internal EQ-Boost
• Bypass: True Bypass
• Power: 9V Battery Powered (not included), 9V DC (center negative, 2.1mm x 5.5mm)
• Power Draw: 25mA
• Input Impedance: 1M Ohm (500k Ohm minimum)
• Output Impedance: 10k Ohm
• Dimensions (W/D/H): 2 .87'' x 4.77'' x 2.28'' (73mm x 122mm x 58mm)
• Weight: 0 .865 lbs. (393g) with battery, 0.765 lbs. (347g) without battery