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I came across a good deal on the MXR M115 Distortion III pedal at Amazon. Normally this pedal lists for $133.89, and is usually available for $79.99 at Musician’s Friend, but is currently available for only $60.16 at Amazon. This pedal is also eligible for FREE super saver shipping as well.

Here is the official description of the MXR M115:

Developed from the ground up using carefully selected components, the Distortion III pedal delivers everything from sweet singing overdrive to massive distortion crunch! It’s natural and amp-like distortion is versatile enough to appeal to any playing style and transparent enough to let your guitar’s personality shine through. Like all MXR pedals, the Distortion III features a heavy-duty casing, switch and jacks for a lifetime of use.

The initials MXR are synonymous with the effects pedal innovations that have shaped the tone of modern electric guitar. Since the 1970′s, MXR has produced some of the best stomp boxes available; now comes the inspired MXR Distortion III. Starting with its proprietary circuit design that delivers rich harmonic content, the D-III carries on the MXR tradition of tough, rugged and tonally tasty stomp boxes. With its die cast chassis, robust stomp switch and carefully selected components the D-III guitar effects pedal is truly a modern day classic.

Here is the official product video of the MXR M115 Distortion III

Again, the MXR M115 Distortion III is available for only $60.16 at Amazon.com!

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I mentioned that Amazon is having some crazy deals on the Visual Sound V2 pedals. Looks like the Visual Sound V2 Son of Hyde deal is all gone now, but there are 10 left of the Visual Sound V2 Vans Warped Distortion pedals in stock! Again, these list for $148.00, usually you see these available at Musician’s Friend for $99.95, but is currently on sale for a super cheap price of $39.98 at Amazon. Seriously, that’s a great price – more than half off.

I found this video by ToneFactor where they do a great demo of this pedal’s capabilities (BTW, big fan of ToneFactor videos, check a few more out if you get a chance).

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I’ve been seeing this advertised on TV quite a bit, but wanted to still make a post so you guys are aware. Guitar Center is having a Presidents Day Sale where you can get  15% off any single item of $299 or more (up to $500 discount). If you’re looking for a new guitar, amp, high end pedal… this might be the time to do it.

You will need to click the following link to receive your coupon code. The sale will end February 21.

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Okay metal heads, here is your chance to get a good deal on the MXR M116 Fullbore Metal distortion pedal that comes with a little extra. It’s a bundle pack which includes 2 FREE Structure 6″ patch cables and 2 FREE Struckture 18.6′ instrument cables. Total price on this bundle is $99 at Amazon.com! Limited supply, so you’ll need to jump on it if you want the deal.

For those that aren’t familiar with the MXR M116 Fullbore, here are the details:

This compact but powerful MXR guitar pedal is all you need to unleash the most devastating contemporary metal guitar tones ever heard. The FullBore distortion pedal turbo-charges your guitar signal with lethal amounts of ultra high gain. This is combined with a built-in Noise Gate to knock out the noise associated with extreme gain levels while also adding definition and tightness to syncopated metal riffs.

The effect pedal’s extensive EQ controls, with Bass, Mid, sweepable Mid-Freq and Treble knobs let you sculpt your tone with fiendish precision. The additional Scoop switch provides an instant high and low frequency boost that’ll rumble the room while also adding clarity. Available from MXR, the world leader in analog pedal technology.

I also found this demo video by jimdunlopusa:

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I just received an email from Music123 letting me know they’re having a Winter Clearance sale on gear. I see approximately 148 items in the Guitar Effects category currently on sale! Let me know if you see any stellar deals.

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I stumbled across this today. The Electro-Harmonix Freeze pedal is gaining some popularity, and Amazon (GearTree) is offering a bundle package. Normally this pedal sells on Amazon for $118.50, but this bundle is the same price and you 2 FREE Strukture 6″ patch cables and 2 FREE Struckture 18.6′ instrument cables. Not a bad deal at all! Click here for more info.The Electro-Harmonix Freeze Sound Retainer pedal delivers infinite sustain of any note or chord at the press of a momentary footswitch. Release the footswitch and again you are sample-ready. The Freeze Sound Retainer pedals’ 3 selectable decay rates-including a latch mode-guarantee liquid smooth tonal transitions. Hook the E-H Freeze Sound Retainer to your favorite pedals for a sonic collage unlike anything you’ve ever heard. The Freeze Sound Retainer is almost like Electro-Harmonix adding an extra musician to your band.

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I wanted to point out this good deal at Amazon. The BBE Sonic Stomp Sonic Maximizer pedal at Amazon is only $77.99. Currently it is available at Musician’s Friend for $99.99.  This pedal also has FREE Super Saver shipping available as well. I’ve seen this pedal on a few boards, and the guys that have them.. swear by them.

Here is the official description of the BBE Sonic Stomp:

Guitarists and bassists have been demanding a foot pedal version of the legendary BBE Sonic Maximizer and the wait is finally over! Many musicians don’t have a spot for the rack mount unit, but long for the legendary clarity, definition and punch that only a Sonic Maximizer can provide. BBE took heed and carefully designed the Sonic Stomp foot pedal which delivers the same amazing sonic improvement as our popular 482i Sonic Maximizer. Other features include hard-wire bypass, non-slip rubber bottom, easy-access 9v battery compartment and included external power supply.

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Guitar Center is have a Black Friday Savings Event going on for this weekend. Thru Sunday, Nov 28, they’re offering a 10% off coupon on a single item (qualifying item) up to $500 discount.  To receive the coupon you will need to fill out a form and optional join they’re email list.

For details on this, please click here.

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A couple of weeks ago I posted a great deal on the MXR M-101 Phase 90 at Amazon. At that time, it was selling for $66.17, but today I just found out (thanks Rick!) that it’s currently on sale at Musician’s Friend for only $56.06. That’s 62% below MSRP on this pedal. The MXR Phase 90 is the classic phaser sound. I see this on MANY boards, and for that price, it’s pretty hard to beat. I normally see this pedal sell for $80.

Buy the MXR M-101 Phase 90 via Musician’s Friend for $56.06 (Ships Free To The Lower 48 States!).

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Checking out Musician’s Friend’s Price Cuts for Amps & Effects, I saw a good deal going on for the BBE Green Screamer.  I’ve seen deals on BBE pedals in the past, so it’s nice to see them happening again.

Currently the BBE Green Screamer (based on older Tubescreamer circuit) is available for $59.09 at Musician’s Friend. It’s normal MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) is $149.00. It was originally listed at $99.00 and it now on sale for $59.09. That’s 60% off of MSRP. Not bad at all.

Here is the official description:

The BBE Green Screamer effect pedal is a vintage overdrive capable of producing a dynamic range of smooth and warm overdrive tones associated with vintage tube amps. The overdrive pedal features rugged construction that can take a beating, thanks to its heavy-duty die-cast chassis. Fat knurled knobs let you dial in your ultimate tone with your toes. The status LED light lets you see the pedal is engaged even on a dimly lit stage. A non-skid pad on the bottom reduces movement, so you don’t have to chase your pedal across the floor. True hardwire bypass switching ensures it has no effect on your tone when its disengaged. The BBE overdrive pedal’s easy access battery compartment is included so you don’t expose your circuitry every time you need to change the battery.

The BBE Green Screamer pedal delivers a creamy, tube-like, dynamically responsive overdrive that won’t mask the tone of your guitar and amp. This pedal has three main controls: Gain, Tone, and Level, and a true hardware bypass switch, and can be powered by a 9V battery or AC adapter. Use a Green Screamer pedal as a stand-alone overdrive, adding overdrive to a single-channel amplifier. You can also use it as a solo booster also, not necessarily as a transparent solo booster, but a booster that has a midrange characteristic to boost solos or just to chunk up rhythms.

I found another good review by rockongoodpeople (NextLevelGuitar.com):

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