A revolutionary concept in bass overdrive.

The M-181 MXR Bass Blowtorch bass overdrive pedal is made to deliver the hottest sounds this side of Hades-from a tube-like growl to full-blown distorted madness. Because the Bass Blowtorch's overdrive is focused in the midrange frequencies, you'll retain your low-end thunder and high-end sizzle while the overdriven mids cut through any mix. An active 3-band EQ with a mid shift switch provides precise signal balancing, while the Blend knob lets you balance the distortion with the direct signal for the exact tone you're after. 18-volt performance equals increased dynamic headroom, clarity, and low noise no matter the volume level, and true bypass circuitry means it's really off when you want it off, leaving your signal completely unaffected.

MXR M-181 Bass Blowtorch Overdrive Distortion Pedal Features:

• From traditional tube-like growl to full-blown high-gain distortion
• 18V performance for increased dynamic headroom and clarity
• Low-noise performance at loud volumes
• Active 3-band EQ with 3-position mid shift for precise tone sculpting
• Distortion and direct signal blending
• Real-world tested by world-class touring bassists
• Tough die-cast housing
• True hardwire bypass

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MXR M-181 Bass Blowtorch Overdrive Distortion Pedal

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Just don't last that long....

Posted by Bass Masher from Grand Rapids, MI on Aug 29, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Whatever I get paid for.

ok, I've owned this pedal for about a year and a half. I really like the sound that it puts out. But in that year and a half, it just broke on me for the second time. As much as i love the tone, I'm a professional musician. I can't have it breaking down on my all the time.

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not good for long use

Posted by anonymous from maryland on Apr 13, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: hardcore, grindcore

right after i bought this pedal, the blowtorch knob fell off. during band practice the pedal worked fine, but after an extended time the pedal would be hot and cut in and out. finally, the pedal broke, after about 4 months. the light is always on, and the pedal will not kick in, i don recommend this to any traveling musician

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Hard Rockin' Smile Maker!

Posted by Pappy from Towson, MD on Jan 20, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician, studio musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Funk, Jazz, Country, Jam

I recently bought the MXR Blowtorch at my local retailer and immediately fell in love with it. The EQ, mid adjust, and "blowtorch" switch all work great. The best is the blend knob, where you can add as much or as little fuzz as you want. On low blend settings, it's almost as if you have 2 channels running at once because the lows are still very audible and strong while the mids and highs are fuzzed out. my favorite tone for the blowtorch is adding just enough drive and mild fuzz for that "Mississippi Queen" sound. The pedal is very heavy and requires 2 9v batteries that die quick. Also, when you bring up the heavy distortion and boost the treble for a lead, the solid notes come through, but the hammer-ons and pull-offs are somewhat muted and can make you sound sloppy. All in all a great pedal though.

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MXR Blowtorch

Posted by Ollie Zamm from New Zealand on Jan 15, 2008

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musicain

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, pop, metal.

I feel obligated to disagree with the other reviewers on this product. I cannot easily put into words how much it bites, horrible tone and a weird limiting compression thing happens if you crank the gain and blend to high, it loses any attack that was previously there.

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Look No Further!!!!

Posted by bassdaddy from tennessee on Dec 15, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: punk, metal,rock

Got this thing on a Wed. took it out of the box on Fri. at a gig, plugged in and made a few eq adjustments the next thing I know the hair on the back of my neck was standing on it's end. This thing is awesome. Super fuzzy and I hit the torch on switch just to see what happens and this thing was screamin!!! Just go get one right now, it's built like a tank , sounds like a lightsaber, and is very easy to operate. Another great MXR pedal.

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