The CM5 Classic Metal is one of the few pedals from the 5-series that sounds good into a clean amp. It is yet another MXR Distortion+ derivative with added bass end and sweeter top end. It provides some good tones from overdrive to big saturation
Produced: 1989-1990 (metal case)
List price 1991: 98 DM
Availability: average
Collectibility: high (metal case)
Re-issued: yes, with plastic case (1991-1998)
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