MXR Evh Modern High Gain Pedal
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In the 5150 Lineage: EVH DNA Taken to the Extreme
Born from the historic collaboration between MXR and Eddie Van Halen, the Modern High Gain condenses the most aggressive EVH sonic aesthetic into a pedal format. It stands as the most extreme option in the EVH family, designed to capture the "amp-like" responsiveness and sculpted saturation associated with the 5150 amps, but with a modernized gain and tightness reserve.Who Is It For and What For?
Designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists, it excels in hard rock, modern metal, metalcore, and shred, but can also dial back for muscular crunch tones. On stage or in the studio, it integrates easily into a pedalboard to transform a clean channel into a true high gain head or to thicken a crunch channel with added attack and sustain.Controls, Modes, and Connectivity
The Output and Gain knobs allow precise balancing of level and saturation. The Bass/Mid/Treble section offers a wide range of adjustments, supported by the 55 Hz / 80 Hz selector that shapes the low-end response depending on the context (low tunings, palm-mutes, dense mixes). The Boost adds gain and compression to push a solo forward, while the integrated Noise Gate instantly cleans silences without choking note decays. For convenience, the ergonomics are straightforward and clear, featuring 6.35mm mono Jack input/output and a standard 9V DC center-negative power supply.The Sound
The tone is dense, tight, and very responsive to playing dynamics: tight lows, commanding mids that cut through the mix, and sharp but controlled highs. Harmonics emerge naturally, palm-mutes remain compact, and the dynamics faithfully follow the right hand. The 55/80 Hz switch allows switching from a full low-end "wall of sound" to a drier, more surgical foundation, ideal for fast riffs and modern arrangements.Technical specifications
| Effects | EQ, Boost, Noise Gate, Distortion | Type | sector |
| Technology | Analog | Use | guitar |
| Format | Pedal | Color | Red |
| EQ | 3 channels | ||
| Knobs | Output, Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, Noise Gate | Power | 2.1 mm DC jack (center negative) |
| Switches | Boost, 55 Hz / 80 Hz low-end selector | Required power | 9 V DC (center negative) |
| Input | 6.35mm mono Jack | Typical consumption | 15 mA |
| Output | 6.35mm mono Jack | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the MXR EVH Modern High Gain suitable for modern metal?
This pedal targets hard rock, modern metal, metalcore, and shred, offering a high gain reserve. Palm mutes remain tight, and the mids are designed to cut through a dense mix.
How does the 55 Hz / 80 Hz switch work?
The 55 Hz / 80 Hz switch adjusts the bass response depending on tuning and playing context. The 55 Hz position provides a fuller low end, while 80 Hz offers a tighter foundation for fast riffs.
Does the pedal have a built-in noise gate?
There is a Noise Gate knob to clean up silences without choking note decay. Its adjustment is done directly from the front panel, alongside the Output, Gain, and three-band EQ controls.
What power supply is required for this MXR EVH pedal?
The required power supply is 9 V DC with a 2.1 mm plug and center negative polarity. Typical current draw is 15 mA.
Can it be used on a clean channel amp?
It can be used to turn a clean channel into a high gain sound. The Boost adds gain and compression to help solos cut through, while the 6.35 mm mono jacks connect the guitar-to-amp signal chain.
