MXR Full Bore Metal

About the MXR Full Bore Metal

The MXR Fullbore Metal is a high-gain distortion pedal built for metal. It has a built-in noise gate, a stack of tone controls including internal trim adjustments, and runs on 9 volts. Owners often liken it to a Boss Metal Zone with an added gate and extra mid scoop.

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Sellers are asking a median of €112 for the MXR Full Bore Metal today, 149% over the €45 it actually sells for (8 recorded sales, last 90 days; most sold between €45 and €60). New, it costs €144 at Thomann (read 16 October 2026), so a used one at the median saves about 69%. There are 111 listings live right now across Reverb, from €40 asking. Figures computed 18 October 2026 by Doirado from cross-platform listing data.

What owners have said elsewhere

Paraphrased from 110 discussion threads among 14 owners, 2024-2025. No names, nothing quoted.

Opinions on the Fullbore Metal are sharply split. Fans call it an underrated high-gain beast that nails Pantera-style metal for the money, while detractors find it fizzy, harsh and thin and move it on quickly. Most agree it is fiddly: with its stack of knobs and internal trims it is easy to make it sound bad, but patient owners say it becomes a monster once dialed in. Owners often describe it as close to a Boss Metal Zone with a built-in gate and extra mid scoop. Two tips come up a lot: run it in the amp's effects loop as a preamp, where a little goes a long way, and pair it with an EQ to fill in the scooped mids.