Patterned after the Fuzz Face Jimi used at Woodstock and with the Band of Gypsies, this thing can unleash absolute THUNDER. I've run it through my Vox AC15C1 (tube) & Marshall MG100HCFX w/MG412 cabinet (solid state) using my Les Paul and my Fenders and they all sounded awesome. My Epiphone Les Paul Custom has the Seymour Duncan 'Hot Rod' humbucker set and it screams when run through this pedal.

The level of fuzz goes from mildly crunchy to a thundering roar reminiscent of Frijid Pink's version of 'The House of the Rising Sun'. The newly added tone control makes this the most versatile of all of MXR's Fuzz Face pedals.

It's beyond easy to use. Plug in, tune up and rock out. Getting to the battery compartment is a pain because you have to remove the bottom of the pedal but I use an AC power adapter so that's not an issue.

I own ten Dunlop Era MXR pedals and have only had a problem with one of them. I bought that one used so I have no idea how it was treated by the previous owner.

There are less expensive distortion boxes out there but none sound like this. Being a licensed product of Experience Hendrix likely contributes to the price but a guitarist can't help but be inspired by seeing Jimi's face looking up at you when you step on this pedal.

I haven't had to contact them.

Wow Factor? This pedal Jimi Hendrix' face on it. That makes for some major league 'WOW'.

Been playing since 1979. Gigging days are over, now just jam in home studio.

Rock with an emphasis on mid 60's British psychedelic stuff (Beatles, Pink Floyd, Yardbirds), Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Tommy