Mesa/Boogie Flux-Five

$300.00 Price Tier: High-end

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Unleash the power of your guitar with the Mesa/Boogie Flux-Five pedal, a versatile addition to your musical arsenal. This pedal takes the classic Flux Drive overdrive, amplifies it, and combines it with a comprehensive five-band graphic equalizer, offering a broad spectrum of tonal possibilities. Whether you're looking for a subtle boost or a heavy overdrive, Flux-Five is designed to deliver, providing an artistic palette for sound sculpting right at your feet. Its intuitive design makes it a breeze to use, putting complex, layered tones within easy reach.

Key Features:

Hi/Lo gain switch for toggling between classic Flux Drive overdrive and an amplified version
Comprehensive five-band graphic equalizer for precise sound control
Intuitive design for easy usability
Versatile sound profiles for a variety of musical styles
Expanded capabilities from its predecessor model

Product specs

Brand	Mesa Boogie
Model	Flux 5 Overdrive Pedal
Finish	Black
Year	2010s
Made In	United States
Categories	EQ Pedals, Overdrive and Boost Pedals

FAQs

What kind of tones can I expect from the Mesa/Boogie Flux-Five overdrive pedal?: The Mesa/Boogie Flux-Five offers a wide range of overdrive tones, from subtle warmth to aggressive distortion. It's equipped with a 5-band EQ, allowing you to sculpt your sound precisely, making it versatile for genres like rock, blues, and metal.
Does the Mesa/Boogie Flux-Five work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?: Yes, the Mesa/Boogie Flux-Five is designed to complement both single-coil and humbucker pickups, providing dynamic overdrive and clarity across different guitar types.
How does the 5-band EQ on the Flux-Five enhance its performance?: The 5-band EQ on the Flux-Five allows for detailed tonal shaping, enabling you to adjust frequencies to suit your playing style and guitar setup. This feature offers greater control compared to standard overdrive pedals.
Is the Mesa/Boogie Flux-Five suitable for live performances?: Absolutely, the Mesa/Boogie Flux-Five is ideal for live performances due to its robust build and versatile tone-shaping capabilities, ensuring you can achieve the desired sound on stage.
What power supply does the Mesa/Boogie Flux-Five require?: The Mesa/Boogie Flux-Five requires a standard 9V DC power supply, making it compatible with most pedalboard power setups.

Videos

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Mesa Boogie Flux Five QUICK DEMO/PLAYTHROUGH

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PROS

Incredibly versatile with five-band EQ for precise tone shaping
Capable of producing brutal modern metal tones
High articulation; every note is clear, not muddy
Offers a significant gain increase in high gain mode
Tubescreamer style OD with tons of options

CONS

Cannot fully scoop out mids, limiting EQ versatility
In high gain mode, clean signal blends with distortion, affecting clarity
Does not replicate Mesa Mark V or Mark III/IV tones as expected
Requires experimentation to achieve desired sound, not plug and play

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John Mayer

Guitarist

John Mayer Trio

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John Mayer has a Flux 5-band EQ from Mesa on his pedalboard. It can be seen at 1:25 into this video from Andertons, "Building John Mayer's Pedal Board on a Budget!" where they show John Mayer's actual pedalboard.

Paul McCartney

Singer, Bassist

The Beatles

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At 1:00 you can see the Mesa Boogie Flux Five on Paul's pedalboard

Ola Englund

Guitarist, Podcasters & Streamers

Six Feet Under

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In a YouTube video, Ola Englund demonstrates the use of the Mesa/Boogie Flux-Five Distortion/Overdrive pedal.

Ben Kenney

Guitarist, Bassist

Incubus

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In a Facebook post by Mesa Boogie, Ben Kenney of Incubus is highlighted using the Mesa/Boogie Flux-Five pedal to enhance his bass tone.

Zoltán Farkas

Guitarist, Singer

Ektomorf

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Zoltán Farkas mentions the Mesa/Boogie Flux-Five pedal on his Instagram, expressing gratitude to Tim McKee at Mesa Boogie for providing it while in Phoenix, Arizona.