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Maxon SD-9 Sonic Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal

Maxon SD-9 Sonic Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal

SKU 20MAX025
by Maxon
$ 179.00 - $ 179.00
$ 179.00
$ 179.00 - $ 179.00
$ 179.00
    • Reissue of classic Distortion from the 80’s
    • Great sustain and volume clean-up
    • Wide operation range covers mid-gain Overdrive through Fuzz
    • Versatile Tone control can provide bright top and tight, punchy lows
    • Scott Henderson’s favorite Distortion!
    • True Bypass Switching

    Since its original release in the early 80’s the Sonic Distortion has gained a huge cult following among tone connoisseurs, including the likes of guitar legends Scott Henderson and Mike Landau.

    Maxon’s current-production reissue captures all the magic of the original with the added benefit of true bypass switching.

    The SD-9 provides a smooth distortion that covers a wide range of Gain levels from mild overdrive through pseudo-fuzz.  Regardless of the Gain setting, the SD-9 remains articulate and responsive to note dynamics, providing excellent sustain without crossing over into super-compressed Metal territory.

    The SD-9’s Tone knob has plenty of top end on tap, yet notes still retain a round, full-bodied tonality with the low end presence usually associated with amp distortion.  The pedal’s midrange response is smooth and even – present without seeming spiked.

    Since its humble origins to its current place in the pedalboards of the stars, the Maxon Sonic Distortion has proven itself to be a timeless classic that has only improved with age.