Vintage Yellow Box • True '80s Metal Pedal

The MXR Distortion + is more than just a stompbox—it's a piece of rock history. Famously used by Randy Rhoads to push his Marshalls into sharp, articulate distortion, this pedal delivers grit, sustain, and bite without burying the amp's natural voice. It's raw, it's simple, and it's the sound of late-'70s and early-'80s metal carved into a yellow box.

Specs

• Controls: Output, Distortion
• Circuit: Op-amp based distortion with germanium clipping diodes
• Finish: Classic MXR yellow
• Era: Late '70s–'80s design, still in production with vintage reissues

Condition

Cleaned and fully functional. I pulled out the old rotted foam padding from inside and replaced it with new material. Cleaned the pots and jacks twice with DeoxIT. Knobs turn smoothly, jacks are solid, and the pedal delivers the unmistakable Rhoads bite, with the authentic amount of noise and old-school mojo. This thing is the real deal. The MXR block letters have worn off, and my dad re-jotted in the labels with a Sharpie.

Personality

This pedal snarls with vintage grit and delivers the kind of raw distortion that defined an era. Perfect for players who want that unmistakable Rhoads bite, or collectors looking to add an iconic MXR to their lineup.