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Description
Unleash your monstrous tone with the MXR ZW38 Black Label Chorus, a pedal that embodies the sonic power of rock legend Zakk Wylde. Designed with warm, organic analog bucket brigade circuitry, this pedal provides an unparalleled tonal shaping ability with its high and low cut knobs. With intuitive rate, level, and depth knobs housed in a brushed metal chassis, this chorus pedal is more than just an effect: it's a tool to unlock room-filling presence, whether you're tearing through solos or adding fat presence to your rhythm sections and cleans. If you crave a choral effect that's wild enough for Black Label Society, the ZW-38 is your ticket to the stage.
Key Features:
- High and low cut knobs for precise tonal shaping
- Intuitive rate, level, and depth knobs
- Warm, organic analog bucket brigade circuitry
- Brushed metal chassis for durability and sleek aesthetic
- Designed to capture the signature tone of Zakk Wylde
Product specs
| Brand | MXR |
| Model | ZW38 Zakk Wylde Black Label Chorus |
| Finish | Graphic |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Chorus and Vibrato |
| Pedal Format | Standard |
FAQs
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What type of power supply does the MXR ZW38 Black Label Chorus require?
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The MXR ZW38 Black Label Chorus requires a 9-volt power supply. It can be powered by a 9-volt battery or an external AC adapter.
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Is the MXR ZW38 Black Label Chorus suitable for both clean and distorted guitar tones?
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Yes, the MXR ZW38 Black Label Chorus is designed to enhance both clean and distorted tones, providing a rich, dimensional sound that works well across different guitar styles.
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Does the MXR ZW38 Black Label Chorus work well with bass guitars?
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While primarily designed for electric guitars, the MXR ZW38 Black Label Chorus can also be used with bass guitars to add depth and texture to the sound.
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What controls are available on the MXR ZW38 Black Label Chorus?
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The MXR ZW38 Black Label Chorus features controls for Level, Rate, and Depth, allowing you to shape the intensity and character of the chorus effect.
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Can the MXR ZW38 Black Label Chorus be used in a pedalboard setup?
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Yes, the MXR ZW38 Black Label Chorus is designed to fit seamlessly into a pedalboard setup, offering standard connections and a compact size suitable for most pedalboards.
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MXR Black Label Chorus
Reviews
PROS
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Robust build quality enhances durability
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Stereo capabilities add to sound versatility
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Offers a wide range of tone variations
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Suitable for both clean and high-gain setups
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Can significantly enrich clean and dirty tones
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Unique paint job adds aesthetic appeal
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Designed to grow with the musician's skills
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Classic MXR quality ensures reliability
CONS
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May not suit everyone's sound preference
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Requires time to fully explore its capabilities
Owner Insights
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User experience
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Some users feel they're paying a premium for the Zakk Wylde branding and aesthetic rather than distinct sonic differences.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 29 Ratings
Don'ty know what I want to do with it.
I only bought it for $15. Any tips on what to do with it and how to use it would greatly be appreciated.
349
versatile and nice sounding chorus
versatile and nice sounding chorus... very controllable!
Artist usage
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Wylde is spotted using his his signature MXR Black Label Chorus pedal in this Guitarist Magazine video at (3:00). "The choruses are on all the time," he says at (3:24).
According to Dunlop's website, Kerry King uses an MXR ZW38 Black Label Chorus.
Zacky Vengeance uses an MXR Black Label Chorus pedal, spotted in this Rig Rundown video at (17:10). "That's pretty much for the clean part in 'Bat Country'," Vengeance's tech said.
On this photo of Eric Gales' pedalboard a Black Label Chorus pedal is visible in the upper row.
At 22:09 in this Rig Rundown for Tommy Henriksen of Warlock, Mojo Gurus, Clear Static, Benedictum, Cavo, Emphatic, China, Hyper Crush, and Revis, his gear is displayed, showing his MXR ZW38 Black Label Chorus.
My wife does volunteer photography at a radio station. Here are pedal board shots from various bands:
Sloan (Patrick Pentland / Guitar)
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