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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
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What type of distortion does the DigiTech Grunge pedal produce?
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The DigiTech Grunge pedal delivers a heavy, aggressive distortion with a raw and gritty sound, ideal for alternative rock and grunge music styles.
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Can the DigiTech Grunge pedal be used with a bass guitar?
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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.
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What are the main control knobs on the DigiTech Grunge pedal?
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The DigiTech Grunge pedal features four control knobs: Loud, Low, High, and Grunge, allowing users to adjust volume, EQ, and distortion intensity.
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Does the DigiTech Grunge distortion pedal require a specific power supply?
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The DigiTech Grunge pedal can be powered using a 9V battery or a standard 9V DC power adapter, making it flexible for various setups.
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How does the DigiTech Grunge pedal differ from other distortion pedals?
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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.
Videos
Simon Smith
Digitech Grunge Distortion Pedal Demo
Reviews
PROS
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Creates unique distortion, good for grunge era music
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High and low knobs offer wide tonal range
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Works well with other pedals (e.g., phasers, bad monkey)
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Excellent for achieving Rectifier/Adam Jones sound
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Exceptional for bass; versatile outputs (mixer, PA systems)
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Durable, with sturdy casing and clever battery compartment design
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Great for aggressive music genres (punk, grunge, metal)
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Can produce sub-octave sounds with maxed lows
CONS
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Misleading name; not exclusively a 'grunge' pedal
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Limited versatility; perceived as a "one trick pony"
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Tends to dominate the guitar's tone
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High gain setting is overwhelming, lacks crunch sound option
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Feedback and noise issues when not playing
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The loud/volume control is overly sensitive
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Short battery life
3.5 out of 5
Based on 16 Reviews and 73 Ratings
1086
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.
706
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.
706
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
1422
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.
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.
1558
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.
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.
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In his YouTube series "CAN CHEAP SOUND GOOD?!", Jared Dines features the DigiTech DGR Grunge distortion pedal, exploring its potential among affordable options.
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
Shigenobu Suzuki is shown using the DigiTech DGR Grunge distortion pedal, as seen in the Imgur album titled "Shigenobu Suzuki fear."
Liam Caldwell uses the DigiTech DGR Grunge distortion pedal, as highlighted on Liroca's Bandcamp page.
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