Mesa Boogie Throttle Box Distortion

[UnderTheFlame83]

How many of you have this pedal and how do you like it?

 

[Bogner]

It's a good pedal. It all comes down to what you are after, what you are using it with, etc.

All of those things can vary results greatly.

 

[80's_Thrash_Metal]

I had one for awhile, it rocks pretty good. Would recommend it if you want a Mesa type tone.

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

I pulled the trigger. I bought one on Reverb. Looking forward in trying it out.

 

[Mincer]

I pulled the trigger. I bought one on Reverb. Looking forward in trying it out.

I look forward to the review. I don't know much about this series of Mesa pedals. My only experience is the V Twin, which I hated. These are a lot more recent.

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

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[UnderTheFlame83]

He does those quick alternate-picking runs a lot better than I do, but that is a great demo and consistent with what I got from it. Sums up the sound of the pedal pretty well. I will add that it can clean up really sweet by rolling your guitars volume knob down and going for some Santana-esque goodness.

He's also using a Custom 5. Sounds great.

 

[Bogner]

It works well in the right situation for sure.

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

Got the pedal today. It definitely sounds like a Mesa. Thick low end. Both modes sound great. I have the boost engaged. I actually like all the settings on it and not sure where I'll keep it set. With a Tube Screamer it pushes even more gain without loosing clarity for that extra sizzle. Probably won't even use a Tube Screamer for it. This pedal is also very quite.

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

90's grungy metal setting with boost engaged...

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

^ Same settings with gain all the way down is a nice blues tone.