MXR M115 Distortion III Pedal - Versatile Overdrive to Heavy Crunch | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The MXR M115 Distortion III is a versatile distortion pedal engineered with premium components to deliver natural, amp-like tones ranging from subtle singing overdrive to massive distortion crunch. Developed from the ground up by MXR, this pedal maintains excellent transparency, allowing your guitar's unique character to shine through at any gain level. Perfect for intermediate to professional players seeking reliable, high-quality distortion tones on their pedalboard.
Product Overview
The Distortion III features a rugged metal housing built to withstand the rigors of touring and regular gigging. The pedal's compact footprint makes it an ideal addition to any pedalboard while maintaining large, easy-to-grip control knobs for quick adjustments during live performance. MXR's careful component selection ensures consistent, dependable operation night after night.
The pedal's three-knob control layout provides intuitive tone shaping with Output, Tone, and Distortion controls. This straightforward design allows players to dial in everything from light drive that pushes your amp's front end to intense saturation for heavy rhythm work and soaring lead tones. The responsive circuitry reacts dynamically to your playing dynamics and guitar's volume control, providing natural feel and expression.
Built on analog circuitry, the M115 delivers organic distortion characteristics that complement rather than mask your instrument's natural voice. The transparent gain structure preserves note definition even under heavy distortion, while the versatile tone control shapes your high-end response from warm and smooth to bright and cutting. Whether you're driving a clean amp or stacking with other pedals, the Distortion III integrates seamlessly into any signal chain.
Ideal For
- Blues and rock guitarists seeking responsive overdrive that cleans up with volume knob adjustments
- Metal and hard rock players requiring high-gain distortion with tight low-end response
- Solo performers who need quick access to multiple gain stages during live performances
- Pedalboard enthusiasts looking for reliable distortion in a space-efficient design
- Studio musicians demanding consistent, repeatable tones across recording sessions
Key Features
Premium Analog Circuitry
Carefully selected components deliver natural, amp-like distortion characteristics with excellent transparency and dynamic response. The analog signal path preserves your guitar's tonal personality while adding harmonically rich saturation.
Versatile Gain Range
The Distortion control spans from subtle overdrive grit perfect for edge-of-breakup tones to massive distortion crunch suitable for modern high-gain styles. This wide range eliminates the need for multiple drive pedals on your board.
Intuitive Three-Knob Control
Output, Tone, and Distortion knobs provide comprehensive tone shaping in a straightforward layout. Large knobs enable quick, precise adjustments even in low-light stage environments or while wearing gloves.
Road-Ready Construction
Heavy-duty metal housing protects internal components from physical impact and electromagnetic interference. The reliable true-bypass footswitch and LED indicator ensure dependable operation through countless performances.
Pedalboard-Friendly Design
Compact dimensions maximize pedalboard real estate while maintaining full-sized control knobs. Standard 9V power requirements allow integration with most pedalboard power supplies or battery operation for practice sessions.
What's Included
- MXR M115 Distortion III pedal
- 1 x 9V battery (installed)
- User manual
- MXR limited warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Pedal Type | Distortion |
| Analog/Digital | Analog |
| Controls | Output, Tone, Distortion knobs |
| Footswitches | 1 (true bypass) |
| EQ | Single Tone control |
| Input | 1 x 1/4" instrument input |
| Output | 1 x 1/4" output |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply (sold separately) |
| Battery | 1 x 9V (included) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 2.5" x 4.5" x 5.5" |
| Weight | 0.84 lbs |
| Housing | Metal construction |
| Indicator | LED status light |
| Manufacturer Part Number | M115 |
Get Your Hands on This Distortion Pedal Today
Visit No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to experience the MXR M115 Distortion III through your own guitar and amp. Our knowledgeable staff can help you explore the pedal's full range of tones and demonstrate how it integrates with your existing setup. Contact us today or stop by our showroom to add professional-grade distortion to your pedalboard.
