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Key Features
The Fortin Meshuggah Signature Pre-Amp Distortion is a high-gain preamp pedal developed with Meshuggah to deliver the band's precise, crushing and articulate guitar tone. Designed to handle the demands of extended-range guitars and heavily down-tuned rigs, the pedal combines aggressive modern gain with the razor-sharp definition required for complex polyrhythmic playing. Inspired by the tonal character of the Fortin Meshuggah amplifier, this pedal recreates the focused attack, tight low-end control and massive harmonic saturation that have defined the band's sound .
The pedal features dual channels, active EQ controls and selectable gain structures for everything from tighter classic rock crunch to devastating modern high-gain saturation. An integrated Fortin Zuul noise gate keeps performance tight and controlled even at extreme gain levels, eliminating unwanted hiss. The active three-band EQ allows precise shaping of bass, midrange and treble frequencies, making it easier to tailor the pedal to different amplifiers, cabinets and tuning ranges. The Fortin Meshuggah Signature Pre-Amp Distortion delivers uncompromising performance.
Product Ref: 379497
The Fortin Meshuggah pedal was created through close collaboration between Mike Fortin and the members of Meshuggah to capture the band’s famously precise and aggressive guitar tone. Every aspect of the pedal’s response, saturation and tonal balance was refined with direct input from the band to ensure it could handle the complex harmonic content and low-frequency demands of extended-range guitars. The result is a pedal specifically engineered for modern progressive metal, delivering the sharp attack, crushing low-end control and highly articulate gain structure associated with Meshuggah’s landmark recordings and live performances.
One of the biggest strengths of the Meshuggah pedal is its ability to maintain clarity and definition under extreme gain and low tunings. The circuit was specifically voiced to keep low strings tight and articulate without becoming muddy or overly compressed. Palm-muted riffs remain percussive and focused, while complex chords and rhythmic passages retain separation and detail even at high saturation levels. This makes the pedal especially effective for 7 and 8-string guitars, though it performs equally well with standard-tuned instruments seeking aggressive modern high-gain tones.
Fortin integrated the renowned Zuul noise gate directly into the pedal, giving players professional-grade noise suppression without needing additional external gating pedals. The built-in gate keeps high-gain rigs tight, controlled and silent between phrases while preserving the natural attack and feel of the guitar. This is particularly valuable in modern metal setups where high saturation and aggressive boosting can create excessive noise and hiss. The Zuul integration helps maintain the pedal’s focused and highly controlled response even at extreme gain settings.
The pedal features dual gain channels and a highly responsive active three-band EQ for extensive tonal flexibility. CH1 introduces an additional gain stage for even heavier saturation, while the LO/HI gain switch allows players to move between more restrained crunch tones and full high-gain aggression. Active bass, mid and treble controls allow frequencies to be boosted or reduced with precision, making it easy to adapt the pedal to different guitars, tunings and amplifier setups. Built in the USA using premium-grade materials and relay-based true bypass switching, the Meshuggah pedal combines studio-grade precision with rugged professional reliability.
