MXR Jail Guitar Doors II Overdrive Pedal

MXR Jail Guitar Doors II Overdrive Pedal | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The MXR Jail Guitar Doors II is a limited-run, numbered, charity-benefiting distortion pedal built in collaboration between MXR and Johnny Wator of Daredevil Pedals — named after The Clash song written about MC5 guitarist and activist Wayne Kramer, and designed to capture the raw, raucous, ferocious wall-of-sound distortion character of Wayne's legendary playing. A dual-stage cascading gain circuit controlled by a single Drive knob delivers everything from quiet calm to full rock meltdown — as the knob turns clockwise, the first gain stage feeds directly into the second, simultaneously boosting overall gain and volume for the most instantly explosive single-knob distortion experience available. True bypass, 2mA current draw, finishing graphic designed by artist Shepard Fairey, and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity included. Proceeds from sales directly benefit Jail Guitar Doors USA — the Los Angeles-based non-profit co-founded by Wayne Kramer that supports youth and adults impacted by incarceration with music education and life-skills programs. Buying this pedal is an act of both tone pursuit and genuine social good.

Product Overview

The Jail Guitar Doors organization takes its name from a song written by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones of The Clash — a tribute to Wayne Kramer of MC5, written while Kramer was serving time in federal prison for drug offenses. When Kramer was released, he co-founded Jail Guitar Doors USA, a non-profit that brings music instruments and music education programs into prisons and correctional facilities, giving incarcerated individuals access to creative expression, skill development, and the kind of purposeful engagement that meaningfully reduces recidivism. The MXR Jail Guitar Doors II pedal is a direct extension of that mission — a limited production instrument that generates proceeds for the organization while honoring the raw, uncompromising guitar tone that Wayne Kramer made central to MC5's revolutionary sonic identity.

The collaboration between MXR and Daredevil Pedals founder Johnny Wator produced a distortion circuit that is as philosophically direct as the music it honors — no multi-band EQ, no complex parameter navigation, no tonal options that require study to use. A single Drive knob, a footswitch, and a dual-stage cascading gain circuit that does one thing with complete commitment: it makes things louder, dirtier, and more ferocious the further clockwise you turn it. The dual-stage cascading design is the technical mechanism behind the pedal's specific character — the output of the first gain stage feeds directly into the input of the second, so increasing the Drive knob doesn't simply add more gain in a linear way but drives the second stage harder as the first stage's output increases, creating a more complex, compounding saturation character that rewards aggressive playing with aggressive response.

The finishing graphic was designed by Shepard Fairey — the artist and activist best known for the iconic Obama "Hope" poster and the OBEY Giant street art campaign, whose work has consistently engaged with political and social justice themes that align directly with Jail Guitar Doors' mission. Fairey's involvement adds another layer of cultural significance to the pedal's already substantial artistic and activist pedigree.

The numbered Certificate of Authenticity acknowledges your specific pedal's place in this limited production run — connecting your unit to the broader story of Wayne Kramer, MC5, The Clash, Jail Guitar Doors USA, and the music and activism that make this pedal worth owning beyond its tonal capability.

Ideal For

• Players who want the raw, ferocious, wall-of-sound distortion character associated with Wayne Kramer's MC5 playing in the most direct, single-knob format possible
• Rock, punk, and garage players who want a no-frills cascading gain distortion that delivers immediate, explosive saturation without parameter complexity
• Collectors who want the numbered, limited-run Jail Guitar Doors II with Shepard Fairey artwork and Certificate of Authenticity
• Players who want their gear purchase to directly benefit Jail Guitar Doors USA's music education and life-skills programs for incarcerated youth and adults
• Guitarists in Idaho Falls looking for a tonally ferocious and socially meaningful limited-edition MXR distortion pedal

Key Features

Dual-Stage Cascading Gain Circuit — Single Drive Knob
The first gain stage feeds directly into the second as the Drive knob increases — a compounding saturation character that delivers everything from edge-of-breakup grit to full wall-of-sound mayhem from a single control.

Wayne Kramer / MC5 Voiced Distortion
Designed by MXR and Daredevil Pedals' Johnny Wator to replicate the raw, raucous, ferocious distortion character of Wayne Kramer's MC5 guitar tone — no-frills, no-compromise, maximum attitude.

Shepard Fairey Finishing Graphic
Artwork by the iconic street artist and activist Shepard Fairey — a cultural statement that matches the pedal's activist spirit and limited-edition significance.

Numbered Limited Run with Certificate of Authenticity
Each pedal is individually numbered in the limited production run — the included Certificate of Authenticity documents your specific pedal's place in this run.

Proceeds Benefit Jail Guitar Doors USA
Sales proceeds directly support Jail Guitar Doors USA — the Los Angeles-based non-profit co-founded by Wayne Kramer providing music education and life-skills programs to incarcerated youth and adults.

True Bypass — 2mA Current Draw
Complete signal path removal when bypassed and ultra-low 2mA current draw — exceptionally efficient power consumption that extends battery life significantly.

What's Included

• MXR Jail Guitar Doors II Overdrive Pedal
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Free standard shipping

Note: 9V battery, 9V AC adapter (Dunlop ECB003), or MXR Brick Series power supply required (sold separately). Remove bottom plate for battery installation.

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on This Pedal Today

The MXR Jail Guitar Doors II Overdrive Pedal is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Stop in to plug in and hear the dual cascading gain stages in person, or reach out online to order yours — Wayne Kramer's ferocious tone, Shepard Fairey's art, and a direct contribution to music education for incarcerated youth. All in one pedal.