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Electro-Harmonix Hell Melter Advanced Metal Distortion Pedal - Chainsaw Circuit | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Electro-Harmonix Hell Melter advanced metal distortion pedal delivers the legendary chainsaw distortion circuit with expanded controls and tonal capabilities. This world-famous distortion features parametric EQ, footswitchable boost, and Normal/Burn mode switching for everything from classic rock to extreme metal tones. Perfect for guitarists seeking the brutal distortion used by Entombed, My Bloody Valentine, and David Gilmour.
Product Overview
With its take on the cult-classic, chainsaw distortion pedal, the EHX Hell Melter takes distortion to its extremes. Originally designed as the ultimate in high-gain tone, this world-famous distortion circuit is known for the death metal sounds of Sweden's Entombed and the shoegaze wash of My Bloody Valentine. It's even found a home in the rig of David Gilmour, demonstrating its versatility across multiple genres.
The Hell Melter features expanded controls and tonal capabilities, allowing the already in-your-face sound of the pedal to broaden by switching to more open clipping options and boosting the internal voltage for increased headroom, less compression, and more attack. The Normal/Burn switch toggles between the classic chainsaw sound and the more open clipping option for enhanced versatility.
The expanded control set includes Gain and Level controls, and a powerful active EQ featuring parametric mids for improved versatility. The Dry level control allows for blending your input signal for improved low-end when used with bass or even blending in other distorted tones. The footswitchable boost section provides additional gain and volume boost that is internally adjustable.
Ideal For
- Death metal and extreme metal guitarists seeking the legendary Swedish chainsaw tone
- Shoegaze and noise rock musicians requiring wall-of-sound distortion textures
- Progressive rock players needing versatile high-gain distortion with EQ control
- Bass players wanting crushing distortion with dry signal blending capabilities
- Studio musicians requiring the iconic distortion heard on countless classic recordings
Key Features
Cult-Classic Chainsaw Circuit
Originally designed as the ultimate in high-gain tone, this world-famous distortion circuit is known for the death metal sounds of Sweden's Entombed and the shoegaze wash of My Bloody Valentine. The legendary circuit delivers brutal, in-your-face distortion that defined entire genres.
Normal/Burn Mode Switching
The Normal/Burn switch toggles between the classic chainsaw sound and the more open clipping option. Burn mode provides increased headroom, less compression, and more attack by boosting internal voltage for enhanced dynamics.
Advanced Active EQ
Powerful active EQ featuring parametric mids for improved versatility. The parametric mid control allows precise frequency targeting for cutting through dense mixes or sculpting specific tonal characteristics.
Footswitchable Boost Section
Boost footswitch engages an input gain boost and volume boost which is internally adjustable. Independent boost control provides additional firepower for solos or enhanced saturation for rhythm playing.
Dry Signal Blending
The Dry level control allows for blending your input signal for improved low-end when used with a bass or even blending in other distorted tones. This feature maintains fundamental frequencies while adding extreme distortion character.
What's Included
- Electro-Harmonix Hell Melter Advanced Metal Distortion Pedal
- 9.6VDC-200mA power adapter (included)
- Owner's manual with boost adjustment instructions
- 1-year manufacturer warranty
- Free standard shipping on orders over $25
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Circuit Type | Analog chainsaw distortion |
| Circuit Heritage | Cult-classic Swedish death metal tone |
| Controls | Gain, Level, Parametric EQ, Dry blend |
| EQ Section | Active EQ with parametric mids |
| Mode Switch | Normal/Burn clipping options |
| Boost | Footswitchable with internal adjustment |
| Bypass | Buffered bypass |
| Audio | Mono input/output |
| Power | 9.6VDC-200mA adapter included |
| Current Draw | 140mA |
| Dimensions | 4.75" x 4" x 2.25" |
| Year Released | 2023 |
| Construction | Durable metal housing |
Get Your Hands on This Metal Distortion Today
Experience the legendary chainsaw distortion that shaped death metal and shoegaze at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Test the Hell Melter's extreme gain capabilities and parametric EQ control through our selection of high-gain amplifiers. Visit our showroom to discover why this world-famous distortion circuit has been the secret weapon of artists from Entombed to David Gilmour.
