MXR ZW38 Black Label Chorus Pedal
Bucket brigade circuitry is at the heart of this stereo analog chorus pedal. Create sounds from subtle chorus all the way to liquid, underwater chaos.
Overall User Ratings (based on 8 ratings)
Submitted July 28, 2010 by a customer from gmail.com
"Thanks MXR!!"
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I might get another one to put on my other pedalboard. I'm still in the honeymoon stage so we'll see if that pans out or not a few months later.
Sound
Organic and fluid sounding. Not boxy like Boss choruses. Really thickens the tone without being obtrusive and electronic sounding (if you know what I mean). I want a chorus that adds character to my tone and doesn't take it over. I have a Maxon CS-9Pro that sounds really good but for the price the MXR beats it.
Features
I love the level control. I will never own a chorus without one. I do not like that MXR puts the power supply on the sides of their pedals. Not a good place when trying to wedge pedals togethger on an already crammed pedalboard.
Ease of Use
Took me less than 5 minutes to dial "my" tone.
Quality
As long as I've owned MXR pedals I've never had an issue. (knock on wood)
Musical Background:
semi-pro
Musical Style:
rock
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Submitted June 5, 2011 by a customer from stevenchappelle.com
"BUY THIS FOR CLASSIC ROCK CHORUS!"
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The way it's put together, I can't imagine needing another one for a looooong time...but it lost or stolen, I'd buy another...no doubt.
Sound
This pedal has the EXACT Classic Rock sound I was looking for. I set it on "Power Ballads", and I'm playin' "Love Hurts" just like Nazareth...awesome pedal.
Features
What else do you need?
Ease of Use
I love the fact that they give you some of the settings for your favorite types of plaing.
Quality
Very sturdy pedal...good switch.
Value
For the price, GREAT pedal...really have enjoyed it...rarely turn it off...adds depth to your notes and chords....
Manufacturer Support
Havent' had to use, so how can I diss them?
The Wow Factor
Very cool paint job...DEAD sexy. Cool, blue LED.... ;-)
Musical Background:
Active, gigging musician
Musical Style:
Classic Rock and Disco
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Submitted May 7, 2015 by Eddie Stancil in Walstonburg , NC
"The perfect chorus "
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This is hands down the best sounding chorus pedal I have heard. It's adjustability makes it perfect for any type of sound you're looking for.
Sound
The sound is amazing. I play hard rock/metal, and it adds a nice layer when I need it. Spend a little time to get it dialed in where you want it.
Features
The range of settings give you a huge range to work with, giving you the potential to find your own particular sound.
Ease of Use
It will take a little while to play with the settings and get it dialed in, but I had fun experimenting with the various tones this pedal produces.
Quality
Built like a tank!
Value
Absolutely
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to deal with them.
The Wow Factor
The sound I can get with this pedal is the wow factor.
Musical Background:
Vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Point 08. 20 years playing guitar.
Musical Style:
Hard rock/metal
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Submitted February 15, 2017 by Jeremy R in Missoula, MT
"liquid in a box"
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The MXR Black Label Chorus was just what I needed to thicken up the EMG tone I'm searching for. I put it in front of my brothers Peavey Ultra Plus head to get a quick sample of what I scored. It instantly reminded me of Zakk's tone when he shreds on stage. Get it, dial it in, you'll love it. You won't be disappointed.
Musical Background:
20+ years playing guitar, bass
Musical Style:
Thrash metal, rock, blues, neo-classical, classical
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Submitted November 11, 2014 by Phil S
"Perfection in a tiny box"
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This is my first MXR pedal and will not be my last. The chorus is amazing. I cannot find my favorite setting on the pedal as all of the variations sound fantastic. There are plenty of choruses on the market, but this one trumps all.
Musical Background:
home, recording, bands
Musical Style:
Rock and Worship
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Submitted June 2, 2010 by a customer from cox.net
"ZAKK AND BEYOND..."
Sound
This pedal nails ZAKK'S chorus sounds throughout his career to date. Very little noise and that's while running my 24 year old 50 watt MARSHALL model 2204 on about half!!! It sounds great linked up with ZAKK'S other MXR signature pedals, the overdrive and his DUNLOP wah. It definitely replicates OZZY'S "LIVE AT BUDOKAN" tones on ZAKK'S clean and dirty tones. I've been a Wylde fan since the first time I saw him with OZZY in 1988, however, this pedal's versatility performs beyond the heavy metal genre, as I play Police, Pat Metheny, Rush and other music directions. IMHO, and for the price, get one today, you know how indestructible MXR stuff is.
Manufacturer Support
I've never had to use CUSTOMER SUPPORT on any MXR product since I've been buying them since 1977.
Musical Background:
semi-active musician
Musical Style:
ROCK
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