EHX’s reimagination of the cult-classic chainsaw heavy metal pedal with expanded EQ, Boost, and new BURN mode.
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Ready to scorch the stage with extreme heavy metal tones? Look no further than the Electro Harmonix Hell Melter Distortion Pedal! This famous “chainsaw” distortion pedal stands apart from other distortions with expanded controls, giving you more freedom when it comes to shaping your tone.
Dial up the intensity by boosting its internal voltage for added headroom and a thick layer of attack. Keep the classic tightness or switch on Open Clipping for a different take on high-gain distortion. No matter your preference, get ready to summon those cult-classic tones you love and make an impact onstage!
Electro Harmonix Hell Melter Distortion Pedal Features
Classic Heavy Metal circuit with expanded controls
Increased overall output volume
Active EQ controls expansion with parametric MIDS control
Noise gate and dry level control
NORMAL and BURN modes
Footswitchable boost section
Independent distortion and level knobs
9V power supply included
Originally designed as the ultimate in high-gain tone, this world-famous distortion circuit is known for the death metal sounds of Sweden’s Entombed and the shoegaze wash of My Bloody Valentine. It’s even found a home in the rig of David Gilmour!
The EHX Hell Melter’s expanded control set includes Gain and Level controls, and a powerful active EQ featuring with parametric mids for improved versatility. The Dry level control allows for blending your input signal for improved low-end when used with a bass or even blending in other distorted tones.
Boost Footswitch engages an input gain boost and volume boost which is internally adjustable. The Normal/Burn switch toggles between the classic chainsaw sound and the more open clipping option.
Warranty: 1 Year; This manufacturer does not offer a warranty on Non-Factory Resealed, Dent and Scratch, Minor Blemished, Factory B-Stock items.
Electro Harmonix Hell Melter Distortion Pedal
Item #:
EHX HELLMELTER
Manufacturer Part Number:
HELLMELTER
UPC:
683274012421
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Scott 🇺🇸
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Dial it in!
So at first I wasn’t so happy but the more I dialed this pedal in the more fantastic it became and has a very wide range of distortion! Go light on the eq and the dry or it will destroy your sound. This pedal I run through the clean setting on my amp it’s a very dirty distortion with a chug and tone...
Published date
06/28/25
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Kirk C.
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Really nice pedal, love the
Really nice pedal, love the burn switch!!
Published date
01/02/25
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J. J. 🇺🇸
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One Brutal Pedal
The Electro-Harmonix Hell Melter is a distortion pedal designed for guitarists who crave heavy metal tones. It delivers the classic HM-2 "chainsaw" distortion sound associated with legendary amps, but with the added benefit of extensive controls for tonal shaping. Pros: Brutally Heavy Sounds: The He...
Published date
04/09/24
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Jeff 🇺🇸
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Well......I melted hell
Decent dist/over drive/ gate, with a way to increase boost inside pedal, gets you the sound you need blocks the sound you dont
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12/08/23
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Ellis 🇺🇸
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"Crazy tone!"
An absolute beast of a distortion pedal added to my arsenal. Would buy again for sure. And as always, the service and delivery FLAWLESS!!
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