Dunlop M116-U
Dunlop M116-U
Dunlop M116-U
Dunlop M116-U
Dunlop M116-U
Dunlop M116-U
Dunlop M116-U MXR Fullbore Metal Distortion Pedal
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At A Glance

Input Impedance
>450 kΩ
Output Impedance
Noise Floor - Gate Off
-70 dBV
Noise Floor - Gate On
-85 dBV
Frequency Response - Gate Open
0 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Frequency Response - Gate Closed
-20 dB at 500 Hz / -25 dB at 20 kHz
Low Tone Control
±9 dB at 100 Hz
Mid Tone Control
±16 dB at 200 Hz to 5 kHz
High Tone Control
±12 dB shelf at 1.5 kHz
Bypass
True Hardwire
Current Draw
18 mA Power
Requirement
9 volts DC
Description

Dunlop positioned the MXR Fullbore Metal (M116-U) as a dedicated high-gain distortion pedal within the MXR effects line, designed around the demands of heavy and metal playing styles.

The unit provided high-gain distortion alongside a three-band EQ section with separate bass, mid and treble controls. A midrange sweep control allowed the centre frequency of the mid band to be dialled across a range from 200 Hz to 5 kHz, with up to ±16 dB of cut or boost available at that swept point. A Scoop switch offered a fixed mid-cut voicing as an alternative to the swept mid. A switchable noise gate with an internal sensitivity trim was also built in; with the gate engaged, the noise floor measured -85 dBV against -70 dBV with it off. The pedal operated on 9 volts DC, drew 18 mA, and used true hardwire bypass switching.

Owners sourcing a replacement power supply should confirm the 9 V DC, centre-negative standard before purchasing. For questions about internal trim adjustment, pedal-board integration or any fault diagnosis, a qualified guitar technician will be best placed to help.

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