From jimmy pages fool in the rain solo featuring an mxr blue box. Notice that the peaks are just starting to get shaved off. Mxr classics octave fuzz 1 octave down pedal, octave fuzz 1 octave down pedal, octave fuzz 1 octave down pedal. This is the crazy effect heard on jimmy pages fool in the rain solo. Founded in 1973, mxr innovations entered the effects market as a pioneer with the development of tough and rugged stomp boxes, simple utilitarian designs and small sizes. Mar 11, 2009 the mxr m103 blue box fuzz pedal shovels out enough low frequencies to scare a blue whale. We have the mxr 1970s blue box script logo effect pedal in stock in our vintage collection. The mxr blue box showcased by jimmy page on fool in the rain, the blue box adds fuzz to your mix and duplicates it two octaves below.
Mxr jimmy hendrix gypsy fuzz looks and works great with original box. The first mxr effects pedal was the m101 mxr phase 90 phaser. So i got this schematic in response to a thread from malekko. The mxr trademark is now owned by jim dunlop, which continues to produce the original effects units. This box will be placed in the waiting area and families will be encouraged to read, take, and share books. M1 mxr rackmount digital delay blue face works 1280ms. Michael laiacona joined this early mxr team in a sales position. Its incredibly simple two knobs for output and blend one of those pedals that just does its thing and sounds good without a ton of dialing in. Mxr 1970s blue box script logo effect pedal guitar center. Page 1 m103 blue box 92503010111 revb page 2 m103 blue box power description directions specifications fuzzes up your guitar signal, then the mxr blue box is powered run a cable from your guitar to rotate the output knob input impedance 1 m.
The blue box has been a pedal ive been looking for ever since ive heard the birthday partys faint heart, which was a bitch to figure out on guitar. The blue box takes your guitar signal and duplicates it two octaves down for a huge, subterranean tone. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Barr later left mxr and went on to found alesis, sherwood cofounded applied research.
By the time jim dunlop acquired mxr in 1987 after many of the founding members left to establish some of the most formidable pro audio companies in the business today, the brand had fully established itself. Distortion pedals produce much more gain than most overdrive pedals, so players generally use them with a clean amp. Hey ive been looking into getting an mxr blue box, and i would like to give it the c11 spin. M1 mxr rackmount digital delay blue face works 1280ms the case has a few scrapes, as you would expect. Mxr blue box by tmntv 20110826 mxr blue box with feedback looper by larkofx 20111015 mxr blue box by prymaxe 20120606 mxr blue box pedal demo by thejrguitars 20120926 mxr blue box song. If you would like to donate books or adopt a bin, please. It also helps to play very high notes relative to normal bass stuff.
Will update in a new post later with pics and a sound check when the box arrives. Accidentally stepped on my old boss dd3 pedal getting something from the refrigerator and broke it beyond repair,it turned out to be a good mistake as it led me to the mxr carbon copy,i used to think delay is all the same but theres a big difference between these two, i immediately noticed a real warmth and smoothness to the mxr as opposed to a sort of sterile digital sound with the boss. The blue box octave fuzz drops your guitar signal two octaves down and combines it with gnarly fuzz for huge. You should be able to get one through any mxr dealer, but they will have to order it for you. Dunlop mxr blue box m103 octave fuzz guitar effect pedal 5 out of 5 stars 20 product ratings 20 product ratings dunlop mxr blue box m103 octave fuzz guitar effect pedal. The dyna comp from the script era had a ca3080 metal can ic in the circuit and to tone buffs and vintage gear connoisseurs this circuit is the cream of the crop. Octave effect boxes are a type of special effects unit which mix the input signal with a synthesised signal whose musical tone is an octave lower or higher than the original. It takes your guitar signal, fuzzes it up, then duplicates it two octaves down. The blue box is known for having a chaotic personality that can make. May 17, 2012 the blue box has been a pedal ive been looking for ever since ive heard the birthday partys faint heart, which was a bitch to figure out on guitar. Most of these shipped with one 320 ms delay chip, but this one is the expansion model, containing four chips, producing up to 1. Unfollow mxr talk box to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The mxr trademark is now owned by jim dunlop, which continues to produce the original effects units along with new additions to the line. Jim dunlop, having purchased the brand in 1987, continues mxrs traditional pedal line of original mxr classics that have come to define the brand, such as the phase 90 and dyna comp, as well as modern pedals like. The original maxes out at around unity gain, so fuzzdog labs have. Guitar world celebrates the timehonored history of. Shop now and receve free shipping on your order today.
Ive been obsessed with fuzz ever since ive heard hee haw and the stooges, but in particular the blue. Mxr is a rochester, new yorkbased manufacturer of effects pedals, cofounded in 1972 by. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. If you are interested in guest posting, please contact me so, after looking for months for a good, cheep octave fuzz, i finally caved into the almost unanimous suggestion of my peers. The mxr blue box became the goto octave effect and a gear icon after jimmy page used it for his solo in fool in the rain. Apr 03, 2006 20081231 mxr blue box guitar effects pedal demo by gearmanndude 20090924 mxr m103 blue box pedal video demo by tunnelvision music 20100708 mxr blue box fuzz octave by proguitarshopdemos 20101124 mxr blue box terrible pedal demo by thetoneshack 20110408 gear up.
Using it 100% wet is quite an experience, but more recognizable sounds appear as you dial in more dry signal. Dunlops acquisition meant that guitarists could once again get their hands on the classic mxr effects, and it also represented a continuation of keith barr s innovative legacy with the eventual release of many new designs. The blue box is highly desirable if you enter the relationship understanding exactly what territory it covers its a variation of the same argument that i make often in vain justifying the danelectro sitar swami. The blend knob lets you control how much of the fuzz tone is mixed with the two octaves down signal. The mxr phase 45, a milder version of the phase 90, followed, as well as a programmable version, the phase 100. The blue box produces a signal one and two octaves below the original. Use it to select different amps or to use both at the same time with different effects.
Mxr m103 blue box octave fuzz guitar effects pedal. Mxr dealer exclusive mods bobs blog, uncategorized 3. The blue box is highly desirable if you enter the relationship understanding exactly what territory it covers its. The phase 90 was used on the first two van halen albums. Use the thru output to connect a tuner, an amplifier, or any device which needs to receive the signal always. The main image just needs updating bit of a strange one, this. As with overdrive pedals, distortion pedals tend to use opamps and diodes to clip your signal.
The mxr blue box takes your guitar signal, fuzzes it up, then duplicates it 2 octaves down. The blue box octave fuzz takes your guitar signal and duplicates it two octaves down for a huge, subterranean tone. For offboard wiring instructions check the offboard wiring project page. Quite a glitchy affair if you want clean octavedown youd better head into digital land, but pretty damn good. A reissue of the original mxr blue box in its script logo format. Departments guitars guitar effects effect fuzz mxr m103 blue box pedal. Ive been obsessed with fuzz ever since ive heard hee haw and the stooges, but in particular the blue box for all of rowland howards excursions with it. However, if you put the blend control mostly to the original octave side, it just makes lots of weird fuzzy noises. Talk about the fender jazzmaster, jaguar, and any other offset waist guitars with us. This unassuming little box shovels out enough low frequencies to scare a blue whale. Mxr, also known as mxr innovations, was a rochester, new yorkbased manufacturer of effects pedals, cofounded in 1972 by keith barr and terry sherwood 1 2 and incorporated as mxr innovations, inc. Mxr blue box mods discussion in effects bg started by bassjunkie730, dec 1, 2008. The mxr blue box used this method to create a two octave drop expanded to include one octave down in later reissues.
Mxr blue box octave fuzz adds fuzz to your signal and then duplicates it. Decided to go with something a little more unconventional and ordered the mxr blue box. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Though recently, ive heard that this mod might ruin new blue boxes since they may have a different designed board. You control the output and the mix between the dry signal and the effect. Though recently, ive heard that this mod might ruin new blue boxes since they may have a. The mxr ab m196 box allows you to deliver your instruments signal to two separate outputs.
I did the switch mod to my original one as well also, look up the 12 octave mod. The blue box octave fuzz drops your guitar signal two octaves down and combines it with gnarly fuzz for huge subterranean tones. Each participating location adopts a blue box for books starter kit. The blue box is known for having a chaotic personality that can make each. Octave effect boxes are a type of special effects unit which mix the input signal with a. The mxr m103 blue box fuzz pedal shovels out enough low frequencies to scare a blue whale. Mxr is a rochester, new yorkbased manufacturer of effects pedals, cofounded in 1972 by keith barr and terry sherwood and incorporated as mxr innovations, inc.
The blue box, phase 90 and dyna comp are the three most valuable and collectible mxr script pedals. Their first pedal was the phase 90, and within the first few dozen sold, it was obvious that mxr was on to something. Aug, 2015 the mxr blue box showcased by jimmy page on fool in the rain, the blue box adds fuzz to your mix and duplicates it two octaves below. Not for the timidthere is truly nothing like the blue box. Mxr classics octave fuzz 1 octave down pedal, octave fuzz 1 octave down pedal, octave fuzz 1 octave. Its mostly monophonic so dont expect to be strumming chords with this thing on unless youre into weird sounds which i totally am so i do. Save with this bundledunlop m103 mxr blue box octave fuzz distortion effect pedalthe blue box octave fuzz drops your guitar signal two octaves down and combines it with gnarly fuzz for huge subterranean tones. Yep gotta hand it to pagey, both the gizmotron and blue box on the same album. Mxr blue box by tmntv 20110826 mxr blue box with feedback.
Does anybody know if there is a difference in the script logo version and block logo version of the mxr blue box. For offboard wiring instructions check the offboard wiring project page buy parts at small bear electronics. I dont think i would want anything less tame than the blue box. This experience led them to form mxr and begin producing their first original effect pedal design, the phase 90, quickly followed by the distortion plus, dynacomp, and the blue box. A stomp box may seem like an insignificant item in the history of rock and roll.
It takes your guitar signal, fuzzes it up, then duplicates it two octaves. Jimmy page used a blue box to record the solo on led zeppelins fool in the rain. The blue box from mxr is a monster distortion pedal, giving you both an aggressive fuzz thatll rip your head off and an unpredictable in a good way. The blue box from mxr is a monster distortion pedal, giving you both an aggressive fuzz thatll rip your. Vintage mxr 1970s blue box script logo effect pedal. Like other pedals of the time, mxr pedals prior to 1981 did not have leds, ac adaptor jacks, or truebypass.