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Description

Introducing the DigiTech DGR Grunge - a true champion of the distortion pedals. With its robust design and unparalleled versatility, it's specifically built to deliver that gritty, swampy tone musicians crave. With the DGR Grunge, you can easily dial in a searing tone, thanks to its high and low EQ controls. This pedal isn't just about loudness, it's about a distinctive tone that stands out. It's your ticket to the raw, pounding sound that made the grunge era so iconic.

Key Features:

  • High and low EQ controls for precision tone shaping
  • Provides a massive amount of gain for maximum distortion
  • Rugged chassis designed for heavy-duty use
  • Specifically built to recreate the iconic grunge era tone
  • Easy-to-use interface for quick sound adjustments

Product specs

Brand DigiTech
Model Grunge Distortion
Year 2010s
Categories Distortion Pedals

FAQs

What type of distortion does the DigiTech Grunge pedal produce?

The DigiTech Grunge pedal delivers a heavy, aggressive distortion with a raw and gritty sound, ideal for alternative rock and grunge music styles.

Can the DigiTech Grunge pedal be used with a bass guitar?

Yes, the DigiTech Grunge pedal can be used with a bass guitar, though it is primarily designed for electric guitars. It offers a unique, distorted tone that can add character to bass lines.

What are the main control knobs on the DigiTech Grunge pedal?

The DigiTech Grunge pedal features four control knobs: Loud, Low, High, and Grunge, allowing users to adjust volume, EQ, and distortion intensity.

Does the DigiTech Grunge distortion pedal require a specific power supply?

The DigiTech Grunge pedal can be powered using a 9V battery or a standard 9V DC power adapter, making it flexible for various setups.

How does the DigiTech Grunge pedal differ from other distortion pedals?

The DigiTech Grunge pedal is known for its distinctively raw and powerful distortion, setting it apart from more traditional overdrive or fuzz pedals. It is specifically tailored to produce the heavy, saturated tones associated with the grunge genre.

Simon Smith

Simon Smith

Digitech Grunge Distortion Pedal Demo

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Digitech Grunge Distortion Pedal Demo

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Simon Smith

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Most HATED Pedal Ever? Digitech Grunge

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The Guitar Manifesto

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Original DOD FX69 Grunge VS Digitech Grunge

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Tunupa Titi

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Digitech Grunge pedal

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Dave V

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DigiTech Grunge

Wall of Sound

Wall of Sound

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Boss Metal Zone VS GRUNGE

Tim Love

Tim Love

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Digitech Grunge Vs Digitech Hot Head Sound Comparison, Part 1: Drive Tweaking

Alaina Guitar

Alaina Guitar

Reviews

PROS

  • Creates unique distortion, good for grunge era music

  • High and low knobs offer wide tonal range

  • Works well with other pedals (e.g., phasers, bad monkey)

  • Excellent for achieving Rectifier/Adam Jones sound

  • Exceptional for bass; versatile outputs (mixer, PA systems)

  • Durable, with sturdy casing and clever battery compartment design

  • Great for aggressive music genres (punk, grunge, metal)

  • Can produce sub-octave sounds with maxed lows

CONS

  • Misleading name; not exclusively a 'grunge' pedal

  • Limited versatility; perceived as a "one trick pony"

  • Tends to dominate the guitar's tone

  • High gain setting is overwhelming, lacks crunch sound option

  • Feedback and noise issues when not playing

  • The loud/volume control is overly sensitive

  • Short battery life

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3.5 out of 5

Based on 16 Reviews and 73 Ratings

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chapersdale

Good pedal, not my thing

First pedal I ever bought, but looking back now, it wasn't best suited to me. A good amount of gain on tap and ample volume to really slam the front of your amp (waay more than I need). Tends to take over your tone though and doesn't allow for much variety in the sounds it can produce.

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From Gear Setup
gorillamac

This is what I found as well. I've since got a Digitech Death Metal, which I prefer over the Grunge. They're based on the same PCB, but the Death Metal swaps the gain knob for a mid knob. Where the gain knob doesn't do a lot, the mid knob provides a lot more control. It's still not super versatile, but for extreme metal it does very well!

That being said, I absolutely loved using this on bass. I think it's a real sleeper distortion for bass.

chrisdesign

Fun!

This pedal nails that 2000s metal tone like murderdolls. Is not in fashion now but that pedal is just fun!

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gorillamac

Gain on gain

It's certainly not the most versatile pedal in the world, and it's not particularly adept at it's namesake, but if you want a lot of high-gain beef this will do the job. Don't expect to get a crunch sound out of it (even with the gain on min it's still VERY high gain), but it's a fair bit of fun for that big, scoopy, high-gain sound. Wouldn't necessarily go for it with a tight metal sound either, even when paired with an EQ or overdrive. Definitely a one-trick pony, but it's one trick is pretty fun if you give it a chance.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

Level: 12:00 Low: 10:00 high: 10:00 Gain: minimum

From Gear Setup
logan_m

Powerful

I bought this pedal from the mountain music exchange and Its been my go to pedal for punk, grunge, metal, or just anything aggressive. The distortion or "grunge" control can't be turn completely off. turning the grunge control to zero still keeps the powerful distortion this pedal puts out, just not as harsh. this pedal can pump loads of volume into your amp easily and can be hard to maintain the tone control, but nevertheless I love it and use it for anything loud and aggressive.

samuel_borley

Okay for guitar but it should of been marketed towards bassists.

This was my first pedal my friend gave it to me for free because he couldn't get any decent sounds out of it, and figured it was unusable. I have gotten some decent sounds through various guitar rigs but its usually not worth the effort. For bass its outstanding. Using the mixer output I have run this straight into mixers/pa systems, cabs, stereos, bluetooth speakers, headphones even straight into my computer with no programs running an it sounds absolutely amazing every time. I used to doubt its true potential when I was younger due to the hate the pedal got but I decided after years of tone chasing to give it another try and I am convinced this is one of the best bass distortion pedals of all time. To put it bluntly its Cliff Burton in a box.

zaza_3121

Average

If I was starting on a guitar and got this pedal, I’d be satisfied - It’s got a lot of gain, but that’s it, nothing else. Very noisy.

lost_in_reverb

Just one more grain of sand in the desert

Nothing special about this pedal,i had it for a couple of months and never felt a connection with it,just one more distortion pedal with lots of gain...in vain.

obahrey

Pretty great distortion pedal

The first pedal I bought. It's a very dirty and heavy sounding distortion with plenty of gain, what more could you want. It’s cheap too. It's a great starter pedal, if you are first getting into pedals.

blamedsaturnffa

Heavy, dirty, and...grungy

Great pedal. can be very noisy if the power supply is plugged into an old outlet. I like maxing out the lows and hearing the sub-octave. luod knob sensitive.

D

Very Nice.

First pedal I have ever owned and one of the the most versatile.

Artist usage

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See how Jared Dines uses DigiTech DGR Grunge

Jared Dines

Singer, Guitarist

SION

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Verified via YouTube

In his YouTube series "CAN CHEAP SOUND GOOD?!", Jared Dines features the DigiTech DGR Grunge distortion pedal, exploring its potential among affordable options.

See how Bootsy Collins uses DigiTech DGR Grunge

Bootsy Collins

Singer, Bassist

Funkadelic

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Verified via Bassplayer

This interview states that Collins uses this pedal.

See how James Petralli uses DigiTech DGR Grunge

James Petralli

Singer, Guitarist

White Denim

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Verified via Photo

In this still of an Instagram story posted on January 26th 2023 on the White Denim Insta account we see James' pedalboard out. The Grunge pedal is on the lower row in the middle. We can hear James saying: He's ready for the road! Story on Youtube https://youtube.com/shorts/m3xJ0qeQJ_c?feature=share

See how Nick Jost uses DigiTech DGR Grunge

Nick Jost

Bassist, Keyboardist

Baroness

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Verified via Photo

On his pedal board is a grunge pedal for nasty tones

See how Shigenobu Suzuki uses DigiTech DGR Grunge

Shigenobu Suzuki

Guitarist

The Oral Cigarettes

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Verified via Imgur

Shigenobu Suzuki is shown using the DigiTech DGR Grunge distortion pedal, as seen in the Imgur album titled "Shigenobu Suzuki fear."

See how Gabriel Mindel Saloman uses DigiTech DGR Grunge

Gabriel Mindel Saloman

Guitarist

Yellow Swans

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Verified via Flickr

Seen here in his Yellow Swans rig

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Liam Caldwell

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via Liroca

Liam Caldwell uses the DigiTech DGR Grunge distortion pedal, as highlighted on Liroca's Bandcamp page.

See how Kazumoto Endo uses DigiTech DGR Grunge

Kazumoto Endo

Music Producer

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Verified via YouTube

In the YouTube video titled "Kazumoto Endo Live at Dommune, Nov 22nd 2018," you can see Kazumoto Endo using the DigiTech DGR Grunge pedal.

See how JOHNNASCUS uses DigiTech DGR Grunge

JOHNNASCUS

Singer, Composer

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Verified via Photo

In the image provided, you can see the DigiTech DGR Grunge pedal being used by JOHNNASCUS, positioned next to the glitch pedal.

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