About This Item
Description
The yellow one: the Danish Collection Mudhoney reproduces the circuit of the original T-Rex Mudhoney, first hand-built in 1998 — a single-channel analog distortion with a punchy, mid-forward voice and a Boost switch that takes it from natural rock grit to a thick, fuzz-like high-gain sound.
Which T-Rex Mudhoney is this?
This is the Mudhoney Distortion (Danish Collection) — the original single-channel circuit in its mellow-yellow finish, built with selected parts chosen to match or surpass the old ones in quality and sound. The Mudhoney II is a separate, later pedal.
Why guitarists choose this pedal
- The original Mudhoney recipe — the pedal that made the Mudhoney name.
- Rich, mid-forward distortion voice that cuts through a band mix.
- Boost switch moves the circuit from moderate gain to high gain, where it starts to resemble a fuzz.
- True bypass and a very low 6 mA current draw for pedalboard-friendly integration.
- 9 V DC or 9 V battery — road-ready anywhere.
Controls and switches
- Gain — sets the amount of distortion, working together with the Boost switch.
- Tone — adjusts the high/treble frequencies.
- Level — output volume; past 12 o'clock it raises the level above the bypassed signal, by roughly 15 dB at maximum.
- Boost (mode) switch — illuminated toggle that sets the overall distortion range from moderate to high gain.
- Footswitch — engages the distortion; an LED shows the effect status.
Connections & Power
- 1/4" input and 1/4" output.
- 9V DC center-negative, 2.1 mm barrel; operating range 8–12.5 V DC. Power supply not included.
- Current draw 6 mA at 9 V — a negligible load for any supply.
- Runs on a 9 V (6F22) battery for about 14–18 hours.
- True bypass — place it after buffers/tuners and before modulation and time-based effects.
Technical specifications
| Model | T-Rex Mudhoney Distortion (Danish Collection) |
|---|---|
| Effect type | Single-channel analog distortion |
| Controls | Gain, Tone, Level, Boost (mode) switch, on/off footswitch |
| Bypass | True bypass |
| Input impedance | > 1 MΩ (at 1 kHz) |
| Output impedance | < 1 kΩ (at 1 kHz) |
| Maximum input signal | 1.5 Vp-p |
| Power | 9V DC center-negative, 2.1 mm barrel (8–12.5 V DC) or 9 V battery |
| Current draw | 6 mA at 9 V DC |
| Battery life | approx. 14–18 hours (9 V 6F22) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D, incl. knobs) | 3.9 × 2.2 × 4.7 in (100 × 55 × 120 mm) |
| Weight | 12.3 oz (350 g), without battery |
| Warranty | 2 years |
FAQ
Is this the original Mudhoney? Yes — the Danish Collection Mudhoney reproduces the original single-channel Mudhoney circuit first built in 1998. The Mudhoney II is a different, later pedal.
What does the Boost switch do? It sets the distortion range: off for moderate, natural rock grit; on for high gain with a fuzzier edge. The Gain knob then fine-tunes the amount within that range.
True bypass or buffered? True bypass. The pedal is out of your signal path when it is off.
What power does it need? 9 V DC, center-negative, 2.1 mm barrel (it accepts 8–12.5 V DC). It draws only 6 mA. A power supply is not included.
Can it run on a battery? Yes — a 9 V battery lasts about 14–18 hours.
Warranty? T-Rex offers a 2-year warranty on its products.