The MXR EVH Modern High Gain is a high-gain distortion pedal built to deliver the aggressive red-channel voice of the EVH 5150 III in stompbox form. It has Output, Gain, a built-in Noise Gate, Bass, Mid, Treble, a Bass Shift switch, and a Boost switch, so there’s enough control here to get loud, heavy, and still stay defined.
That matters because high gain is easy to overcook. The gate keeps the noise under control, the EQ lets you shape the pedal to the amp you actually own, and the Bass Shift switch gives you a choice between a tighter 80 Hz response or a heavier 55 Hz low end. The Boost switch adds more saturation and output, and at lower gain settings it can add clarity and punch instead of just more mush. In other words, this is not just a distortion pedal — it’s a practical way to get into modern hard rock and metal territory without fighting the box every five seconds.
This one is brand new. If you want modern high gain without the usual nonsense, this is the tool.
