1980's Maxon Japan MD-9 Magnum Distortion (Big Muff)

1980's Maxon Japan MD-9 Magnum Distortion (Big Muff)When the Electro Harmonix Big Muff was unleashed on the world in 1969 it was unlike anything that had been seen before. It was a raw, untamed wall of destruction that people were going crazy for, and plenty of companies wanted to cash in on the hype. Haven't heard of the MD 9? There's a reason for that. These were only ever made for a single chain of music stores in Japan in the early 80's. Not many ever surfaced outside of Japan since only a handful

vintage-style open-back tuning machines

Indian laurel fingerboard and acrylic trapezoid fingerboard inlays offers fast and effortless playability

this is a custom order model Random Star that was ordered and made to a customers specifications

Then Fender improved them

which is one of our personal favorite vintage fuzzes

it's smooth and well contoured so it sits comfortably

Neckthrough construction with a transparent red finish

The switch is slightly touchy on this one and the pickups appear to have been replaced over time (unknown neck/bridge with what looks like a Texas Special in the middle)

Very nice relic'd condition with some incredibly nice nitro checking and cosmetic wear

The frets show light wear but play smoothly with minimal pitting

Glossy black finish is crystal clear with only a few small dings

the ratio of gain-to-clean tone increases as well