When Dimebag Darrell of Pantera first exploded on the scene, he ushered in a
new era of tone and attitude. When it comes to guitar, Dime doesn’t need a
“warm” or “pretty” sound. He can’t be bothered with “vintage” this or “boutique”
that. He wants a heavy, aggressive, razor-sharp tone that can slice through a
loud band and a louder crowd. It’s a tone that rages with distortion but remains
tight and focused enough to keep up with lightening-fast rhythm lines and
face-melting solos.
Finally there’s a pedal that can deliver all that: the The Dime® Distortion
from MXR. With its 3-band EQ, proprietary Scoop switch, and ungodly output, this
stomp box from Hell has the guts and the muscle to stand up to your heaviest
displays of power. Crank the gain, boost the lows and highs, and hit the Scoop
switch for a rhythm tone that will annihilate. Dial the mids back in and mow
down the competition with a lead sound that can penetrate steel. If it still
hasn’t gotten heavy enough for you, stick the Dime in front of a distorted amp
and experience sustain and sonic mayhem that’s so over the top it should come
with a warning label. The Dime® Distortion—not subtle, not pretty.
Bring it on.
