MXR overdrive pedal with warm, open tone
The MXR CSP039 Duke of Tone was developed in collaboration with Analog Man and is based on the Prince of Tone Overdrive, the single-channel version of the King of Tone Overdrive. This overdrive pedal is made for players who want to add a touch of warmth and grit to their setup while letting the natural tone and feel of their high-end gear come through.
The result is a warm, clear and open sound that keeps the nuances of your entire signal chain intact. From individual guitar strings to the dynamics of the tubes in your amplifier, the MXR Duke of Tone keeps your own sound at the center.
Three modes for boost, overdrive and distortion
The controls stay straightforward with Volume, Drive and Tone handling the core adjustments, plus a Boost/OD/Distortion switch. In Boost mode you get a clean but powerful push, OD adds a touch of grit and compression, and Distortion takes both a step further.
Whichever mode you choose, your rig still sounds like your rig. That is exactly what makes the MXR Duke of Tone appealing to guitarists who want to enhance their existing sound rather than replace it.
Built for pedalboards and stacking
The Duke of Tone Overdrive works especially well with other gain pedals, making it easy to stack within an existing pedalboard setup. Run the pedal at 18V and you get extra headroom and clarity, especially in Boost mode.
That gives your signal more room before it breaks up, which is useful if you want to keep nuance, dynamics and control. If you want personal advice on pedals and pedalboard combinations, Magna Music can help with players who work with these kinds of setups themselves.
