Maxon D&S Distortion/Sustainer
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Maxon
D&S Distortion/Sustainer
Product Info
Article Number:
519245
Brand:
Maxon
Model:
D&S Distortion/Sustainer
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$137.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Maxon D&S is a seriously cool little box. It nails that warm, slightly fuzzy overdrive tone reminiscent of vintage Marshall amps, and the Balance knob lets you dial in some wild, sustained sounds. This is a great option for guitarists chasing a specific, classic distortion flavor without a ton of bells and whistles.
Product Description
- Maxon D&S Distortion/Sustainer
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass
- Distortion / Sustainer
- Delivers warm distortion and increased gain with long sustain
- Offers a wide range of distortion
- Heavy overdrives like vintage fuzz tube amps
- Controls: Distortion
- Balance
- Tone
- LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Effect Bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative polarity inside
- Power consumption: 6 mA
- Power supply via 9 V battery or 9 V DC mains adapter (not included in delivery - suitable mains adapter: Art.#409939#)
- True bypass
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 110 x 60 x 35 mm
- Weight: 350 g
PROS
- • Warm, vintage-voiced distortion emulates classic tube amps
- • Balance control offers unique sustain and feedback manipulation
- • True bypass preserves unaffected signal integrity
- • Compact size and robust Maxon build quality inspire confidence
CONS
- • Limited tonal flexibility compared to multi-effect units
- • 6mA power draw can drain batteries quickly
- • Tone control can be a little muddy at extreme settings
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Distortion with Sustainer characteristics
Controls
Distortion, Balance, Tone
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V Battery or 9V DC Adapter (5.5 x 2.1mm, negative polarity)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Input/Output, Barrel Power Connector
Dimensions
110 x 60 x 35 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It adjusts the feedback loop, essentially controlling the amount of sustain and harmonic content – more 'Balance' means more sustain and potential for controlled feedback.
While designed for guitar, it *can* work for bass, but it’s best suited for lower-mid focused tones; extreme low-end frequencies might get muddy.
No, the true bypass design ensures the bypassed signal remains clean and unaltered, preserving your amp's inherent tone.
