Dirty Haggard Audio Mangled Black

Mangled Black

£135.00

Highlights

• Aggressive gated bass fuzz with clean blend for guitar and bass rigs
• Raw snarling fuzz retains low end punch and note definition
• Tight gated response feels immediate and inspiring under the fingers
• Simple gain volume tilt and voice controls offer fast versatile tone shaping
• Purpose built analogue fuzz circuit with post EQ clean blend
• Assembled by Dirty Haggard Audio for consistent sound and reliability
• Rugged all metal enclosure built for regular gigging and touring
• Clear distinctive graphics remain readable on dark stages
• Bright LED indicator shows pedal status at a glance
• True bypass switching preserves your natural tone when disengaged
• Fully analogue signal path with no digital processing
• Standard mono input output and 9V DC power jack suit most pedalboards
• Supplied with manufacturer warranty for long term confidence

Description

The Dirty Haggard Audio Mangled is an aggressive, gated fuzz pedal designed primarily for bass players, though it also offers plenty for guitarists who favour raw, uncompromising textures. Its role in a rig is to deliver extreme distortion while retaining note definition and low-end weight, making it well suited to heavy riffing, noise-driven styles and players who need to cut through dense mixes without losing clarity. The inclusion of a clean blend places it comfortably in both live and studio setups, allowing it to sit confidently alongside other gain stages or act as a dominant, characterful voice on its own.

Sonically, the Dirty Haggard Audio Mangled produces a fierce, snarling fuzz with a tight, gated response that keeps the sound controlled and percussive rather than loose or flabby. The distortion has a coarse, textured edge that reacts strongly to playing dynamics, rewarding a heavier attack with more bite while still tracking lower notes with authority. Blending in the clean signal restores fundamental frequencies and articulation, ensuring that low-end punch remains intact even at high gain settings, and allowing the pedal to interact well with a wide range of amplifiers without overwhelming them.

In use, the Dirty Haggard Audio Mangled feels immediate and intuitive, encouraging experimentation without demanding constant adjustment. The gated character gives a sense of resistance under the fingers, which many players find inspiring for rhythm-focused playing and staccato lines. Controls respond predictably, making it easy to dial in usable sounds quickly, while still offering enough range to explore more extreme tones when desired.

Sound shaping is centred around a simple but effective control layout. Gain and volume behave exactly as expected, covering everything from restrained grit to full-on saturation with ample output on tap. The tilt control acts as a combined bass and treble adjustment, shifting the tonal balance smoothly without the need for complex EQ. A three-position voice switch alters the midrange response, offering deeply scooped, mildly scooped and flat settings to suit different instruments, tunings and band contexts. The clean blend, mixed into the signal after the EQ section, can be used subtly to reinforce clarity or pushed harder as a clean boost running alongside the fuzz.

The circuit design focuses on delivering a strong, consistent fuzz tone with reliable performance, using quality components chosen for stability and sound rather than unnecessary complexity. This approach ensures the pedal behaves consistently from gig to gig and responds well to different power supplies. It runs on a standard 9V DC input, making it easy to integrate into most existing pedalboards.

Build quality is robust, with a rugged all-metal enclosure designed to withstand regular use on the road. The compact format makes it practical for crowded boards, while still offering enough space for comfortable footswitch operation. The graphics are clear and functional, contributing to a distinctive pedalboard aesthetic while remaining easy to read under stage lighting. A bright LED indicator clearly shows when the pedal is engaged, reducing guesswork during performance.

The Dirty Haggard Audio Mangled uses true bypass switching, helping to preserve the natural tone and signal integrity of the instrument when the pedal is disengaged. Input, output and DC jacks are sensibly placed to keep cabling tidy and straightforward, which helps with efficient pedalboard layout and setup. Each Dirty Haggard Audio Mangled is supplied in a branded box and is covered by a warranty that reflects confidence in its long-term reliability.

Overall, the Dirty Haggard Audio Mangled stands out for its combination of brutally aggressive fuzz, effective tone shaping and a genuinely useful clean blend. It offers players a practical way to explore extreme distortion without sacrificing clarity or control, making it a solid and dependable addition to any bass or guitar rig that thrives on grit and character.

Controls

• FOOTSWITCH: true bypass on off with positive click and clear LED status
• FUZZ GAIN: sets gated fuzz intensity from tight sputter to crushing saturation
• CLEAN VOL: blends post EQ clean signal for punch clarity and low end focus
• TILT: single knob bass treble balance sweeping dark weight to cutting brightness
• FUZZ VOL: controls output level matching bypass or pushing amps harder
• VOICE TOGGLE: three midrange voices deeply scooped mildly scooped or flat

Components and Technical Specifications

• True bypass switching preserves instrument tone when pedal is disengaged
• Discrete analogue fuzz circuit delivers aggressive gated distortion with low noise
• Post EQ clean blend circuit maintains clarity and low end definition
• Carefully selected resistors and capacitors ensure consistent tone across units
• High quality footswitch rated for repeated stage use
• Optimised input impedance suits bass and guitar pickups without signal loss
• Stable output impedance drives long cable runs and pedal chains reliably
• Powered by standard 9V centre negative supply (not included)
• Battery operation not supported
• Current draw measured with Truetone 1Spot mA Meter:
• Bypass: Approximately less than 4 mA
• Engaged (maximum): Approximately less than 5 mA

Current draw may vary slightly depending on control settings, circuit behaviour, and active features such as gain stages, modulation, filtering, or reverb tails. For best performance, use a high quality isolated power supply that matches the pedal’s current requirements. Always refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations, as incorrect powering may cause damage.

Enclosure Dimensions

• Depth: 121 mm / 4.7 in
• Width: 66 mm / 2.6 in
• Height: 39 mm / 1.5 in

Enclosure Weight

• 260 g
• 0.57 lbs

Official UK Dealers

FX Pedal Planet Limited and FX Pedal Planet Online Store proudly serve as UK dealers for Dirty Haggard Audio effects pedals. If we do not have the specific Dirty Haggard Audio pedal you are looking for, please reach out to us via the contacts page, and will order it on our next stock order for you at the best price and customer service.

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UK Deliveries

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