Detail 01
Distortion+ circuit
Hard-edged, aggressive clipping with a punchy, cutting character. Sits forward in a mix rather than blending back.
Product detailSKU #1274228081990
MXRM104 Distortion+ Guitar Pedal
aggressivehigh outputwarmmetalrockhard rock
1/5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
MXR's compact hard-clipping distortion in a standard-size box. For players after raw, cutting overdrive with a simple two-knob setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players wanting one dedicated dirt sound, dialed and left alone
- Pushing a clean amp into aggressive, high-output territory
- Crowded pedalboards where a small footprint matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing a midrange or tone-shaping EQ control
- Anyone wanting amp-like touch dynamics and cleanup
- Boards where every pedal needs stereo or preset switching
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
3.5" x 2.87" x 4.06" enclosure
Standard MXR box size. Fits a typical pedalboard row without eating the space a wide enclosure would.
Detail 03
1.75 lb weight
Metal enclosure, heavy for its size. Stays put on the floor and takes stage abuse.
Detail 04
High-output voicing
Pushes plenty of level into the next stage — useful for hitting an amp front end harder, not just adding gain.
Detail 05
Warm, thick low-gain range
Backed off, the circuit rounds out into a thicker, smoother tone rather than staying spiky.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether a power supply is included — many pedals ship without one
- 02Small enclosures leave tight clearance for right-angle patch cables
- 03Two-knob pedals give limited EQ; your amp does the tone shaping
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the MXR Distortion+ need a battery or power supply?
It runs on standard 9V pedal power. Confirm whether an adapter is included before ordering, and budget for one if not.
02Is this a distortion or an overdrive?
It's voiced as a distortion — aggressive, high-output, and cutting, with a punchier edge than a transparent overdrive.
03Will it work with bass or keys?
It's built as a guitar pedal. It will pass any instrument signal, but the voicing is aimed at guitar frequencies.
04How much pedalboard space does it take?
About 3.5 inches wide by 4 inches deep — a standard compact pedal footprint that fits a typical board row.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 3.5 inch x 2.87 inch x 4.06 inch
- Weight
- 1.75
