I was looking to replace my vintage ('78) MXR Distortion+ and asked around if anyone had tried new and old back to back as I was concerned that the new MXR variant might differ and was suggested I look at a Whirlwind Gold Box.
What a pedal, or should I say "what a clone". It was just like plugging the guitar into a familiar old friend and not at all silly prices, I picked mine up on Reverb for £75 and it's like new. Check them out, if you're into that sort of vibe. Well worth a look.
http://www.whirlwinduk.com/whirlwind-gold-box-distortion/
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You got a good price on yours
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Yes, I was very pleased with myself getting it for that and it was mint in box with free postage. I didn't even try knocking him on the price as seems to be the Reverb practice.
https://i.imgur.com/prK0XxJ.jpg
steer said: I have one of these Whilwind Gold Box's. Sounds good to me. Apparently they are all signed inside by the maker - not that I have looked yet.
You should open it up, the board has a blanket!
I bloody love this pedal!