evh distortion pedal MXR EVH Modern High Gain

The MXR EVH Modern High Gain delivers the powerful, saturated tone inspired by Eddie Van Halen’s modern high-gain amp sound in a compact pedal format. Designed in collaboration with Eddie Van Halen, this pedal captures the tight low end, rich harmonic content, and aggressive sustain associated with the legendary EVH 5150 amplifier platform.

Engineered for flexibility, the EVH Modern High Gain features a full set of controls for output, gain, bass, mid, and treble, allowing players to dial in everything from articulate crunch to full-on modern distortion. A built-in noise gate helps keep high-gain tones tight and controlled, while the Boost switch adds extra saturation and compression for lead work and heavier rhythm tones. The result is a highly responsive pedal that maintains clarity even under extreme gain settings.

• High-gain distortion pedal designed in collaboration with MXR and Eddie Van Halen, based on the his 5150.
• 3-band EQ shapes your desired tone with exacting control
• Boost switch adds extra gain and saturation for complete sonic madness
• Bass frequency switch shifts the low-end behavior between thick, luscious bass to tight and aggressive
• Noise Gate control eliminates unwanted noise in your signal chain