Full metal!

 

The MXR Fullbore Metal was mentioned as my must-try pedal this 2010. It lists for $265 @ Swee Lee

I did try it today at Swee Lee. The guitar in use was Ibanez's GRGA11.

The pedal lived up to its expectations as a menacing distortion unit, very much addressing the needs of the average heavy metal guitarist. This then begs the proverbial query: Is it better than the (BOSS) Metal Zone? While the Metal Zone serves to be quite the bench mark for heavy distortion, the Fullbore Metal wasn't conceived to replicate or out-perform the Metal Zone by any means; it's something quite different despite having Digitech's Metal Master's overtones in the mix. The 3-band EQ section has an impressive sweep, especially the treble section. I don't deem the scoop function necessary/ useful, while some of us here swear by this tone sculpturing, its real application in a band context is acquired taste, especially for those of us in need of single note clarity. It's also impractical during performances as one needs to bend down to press-activate the minute switch which can't be done with the feet, especially with shoes on. The noise gate inclusion is a thumbs-up feature here which can be set via a trimming pot underneath the pedal chassis. There's currently a 25% discount for this pedal which would end very soon: 28th Feb... like it's tomorrow. I was then off to Ansari's for a sublime briyani serving.

Discount announcements:

• Swee Lee is having a store wide discount for guitars/ basses (30% off) & pedals (25% off) till 28th Feb. You still have one more day to consider any purchases while you still have your hong baos in hand
• Ansari Briyani Restaurant will slash 10% off your final bill every Friday in case you procrastinate stopping by for a meal