Karma MTN-10
Original box not included.
Our take on the venerable Ibanez Mostortion of the early ’90s
• Transparent, amp-like OD/Distortion
• Premium quality parts and plated-through pcb
• Meticulously built and tested in the United States
• True bypass switching
• CA3260 IC chip as in the original
• THIS is the one the Nashville guys are using!
• Custom powder coated and silk screened enclosure
• Flexible 3-knob EQ for wide ranging tone control
• Plenty of gain to push the front end of your amp
• Great touch sensitivity – highly dynamic
• 9v external power only @ 11ma (DC jack is on the side)
• Also fantastic as a clean boost
- “The MTN-10 is producer Greg Droman’s take on the other green distortion box from Ibanez. Over the last few years, the original Mostortion MT10 Mos-Fet Distortion has gained popularity among tone hounds, and the price has gone up to near $400 (edit- now pushing $900).
- Droman decided to create a sturdier and more affordable solution. His MTN-10 mimics the same controls found on the Mostortion and uses the same CA3260 IC that’s found in the original.
- When done right, it gives you just the right amount of compression and dirt without sacrificing feel.
- I’ve always dug MOSFET-style distortion. When done right, it gives you just the perfect amount of compression and dirt without sacrificing feel. The MTN-10’s 3-band EQ is wildly interactive and really requires minimal tweaking. Simply start at noon and season to taste.
- I found the MTN-10 to also be an excellent clean boost. It had plenty of full-range response and was incredibly reactive to dynamics. Once the gain knob went past 1 o’clock, there was a high-end sizzle which could be useful for ripping leads or long, sustaining parts. Without a doubt the Karma MTN-10 is a worthy torchbearer that surpasses the original in build quality, price, and availability.”