MXR MX-117 Flanger 1980 Black - EVH before EVH
Alright, amigos—let's talk about Eddie Van Halen . The man didn't just play guitar; he defied physics with it. He tapped, dived, and soared across the fretboard like a fighter jet locked in a dogfight with reality itself. And at the center of that magic? This little box of sonic sorcery—the MXR MX117 Flanger .
If you've ever cranked up "Unchained" and felt your soul leave your body at the KA-CHUNK of that iconic sweep, congratulations—you're already baptized in the church of MXR modulation. This is the pedal that made Eddie's guitar sound like it was melting time and space , like a nitrous-fed hot rod doing 200 mph in a school zone.
Why You Need This Pedal (Aside from the Obvious)
- Analog Bucket Brigade Circuitry - That's right, no digital fakery here. Just pure, warm, tape-like swirl, ready to make your tone sound dangerous and expensive .
- Manual, Width, Speed, and Regen Controls - Because sometimes you want a subtle whoosh, and sometimes you want it to sound like a helicopter crashing into the Sunset Strip .
Condition? Oh, It's Been Loved
This early ‘80s MX117 has seen some things, my friends. The kind of things that only a stompbox at the feet of a true rock disciple can witness. It's got the patina of a pedal that's lived a real life —a few scuffs, a little wear, but functionally flawless , just like that first tapping sequence in "Eruption."
So, What's the Play?
If you want that brown sound , you need this pedal. If you want your guitar tone to sound like it just left a backstage party at the Starwood , you need this pedal. And if you just want an MXR Flanger because you respect history, well… that's cool too. But deep down, we both know this is about cranking it, stomping it, and letting the neighbors know that you, my friend, are dangerous.
Original box?
Nope.
Power supply?
It's from 1980?
Legendary tone?
Abso-freaking-lutely.
Price is fair, but hey— Eddie never asked permission, so why should you? Hit the button, grab the pedal, and go make some history.
MXR MX-117 Flanger 1980 Black - EVH before EVH
Alright, amigos—let's talk about Eddie Van Halen . The man didn't just play guitar; he defied physics with it. He tapped, dived, and soared across the fretboard like a fighter jet locked in a dogfight with reality itself. And at the center of that magic? This little box of sonic sorcery—the MXR MX117 Flanger .
If you've ever cranked up "Unchained" and felt your soul leave your body at the KA-CHUNK of that iconic sweep, congratulations—you're already baptized in the church of MXR modulation. This is the pedal that made Eddie's guitar sound like it was melting time and space , like a nitrous-fed hot rod doing 200 mph in a school zone.
Why You Need This Pedal (Aside from the Obvious)
- Analog Bucket Brigade Circuitry - That's right, no digital fakery here. Just pure, warm, tape-like swirl, ready to make your tone sound dangerous and expensive .
- Manual, Width, Speed, and Regen Controls - Because sometimes you want a subtle whoosh, and sometimes you want it to sound like a helicopter crashing into the Sunset Strip .
Condition? Oh, It's Been Loved
This early ‘80s MX117 has seen some things, my friends. The kind of things that only a stompbox at the feet of a true rock disciple can witness. It's got the patina of a pedal that's lived a real life —a few scuffs, a little wear, but functionally flawless , just like that first tapping sequence in "Eruption."
So, What's the Play?
If you want that brown sound , you need this pedal. If you want your guitar tone to sound like it just left a backstage party at the Starwood , you need this pedal. And if you just want an MXR Flanger because you respect history, well… that's cool too. But deep down, we both know this is about cranking it, stomping it, and letting the neighbors know that you, my friend, are dangerous.
Original box?
Nope.
Power supply?
It's from 1980?
Legendary tone?
Abso-freaking-lutely.
Price is fair, but hey— Eddie never asked permission, so why should you? Hit the button, grab the pedal, and go make some history.