Mad Professor 1 Distortion
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Mad Professor
1 Distortion
Product Info
Article Number:
399732
Brand:
Mad Professor
Model:
1 Distortion
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Mad Professor 1 Distortion nails that late '70s, early '80s Marshall 'Brown Sound' vibe. It's a focused pedal – not a do-everything box – but if you’re chasing that specific tone, especially through a clean amp, it's incredibly effective. This is a sweet option for rock, blues, and classic hard rock players.
Product Description
- Mad Professor 1 Distortion
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Distortion
- Designed to deliver the coveted ‘Brown’ guitar sound of the late 70‘s and early 80’s when played through a clean amplifier
- High resolution despite intensive drive
- Controls: Level - Reverb - Brown - Presence
- LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Effect Bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Line output: 6.3 mm jack plug
- Power supply connection (barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm - centre negative)
- Power supply via 9 V battery or 9 V DC mains adapter (not included
- suitable mains adapter available under Art. #409939#)
- Power consumption: 82 mA
- True bypass
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 60 x 110 x 55 mm
PROS
- • Delivers authentic 'Brown Sound' – a true vintage vibe
- • Excellent clarity even at high gain settings, avoids muddiness
- • Robust enclosure; feels solid and durable for gigging
- • Reverb adds depth and dimension, surprisingly versatile
CONS
- • Limited tonal flexibility compared to modern multi-mode distortions
- • Power consumption is a bit higher than average, battery life shorter
- • Size is relatively large, might be an issue for smallboards
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Medium-Gain Overdrive/Distortion - 'Brown Sound'
Controls
Level, Reverb, Brown, Presence
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V Battery or 9V DC Adapter (barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1mm)
Connections
6.3mm Input/Output Jacks, DC Power Jack
Dimensions
60 x 110 x 55 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The reverb is a subtle enhancement, adding ambience but not the lush, long decays of a standalone reverb. It’s more of a shimmer than a full-blown reverb effect.
While it can handle some crunch, it’s best suited for rock and blues. For metal, it will be too clean and lack the extreme gain and aggression of dedicated metal distortion pedals.
This model is specifically designed to replicate the 'Brown Sound', whereas others offer broader distortion tones. It’s a more targeted, vintage-focused design.
