# Slash gets his own MXR talk box pedal

> The Guns N' Roses guitarist's signature effect is based on the classic Heil circuit that Peter Frampton used.
- Title: Slash gets his own MXR talk box pedal · Guitar World
- Summary: The Guns N' Roses guitarist's signature effect is based on the classic Heil circuit that Peter Frampton used. Slash's new MXR talk box is based on the…
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- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-pedals/mxr-slash-talk-box
- Published: 2026-09-16T13:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: slash, mxr, talk box, peter frampton, heil circuit, guitar pedals, guns n' roses, reverb, jeff beck, aerosmith, cry baby wah
## Frampton inspired Slash's talk box obsession
Like many guitarists, Slash rushed to buy a talk box after hearing Peter Frampton's Do You Feel Like We Do. He's used one since age 16.

> I've had a talk box since I was 16.
## Based on Frampton's preferred circuit
The pedal uses the classic Heil circuit that Frampton favored for its higher output. MXR hot-rodded it for even more firepower.
## Upgraded speaker and articulation
MXR claims better articulation than other models, plus a thicker low-end. It features an upgraded loudspeaker for improved performance.
## Finished in Slash's signature red
The pedal comes in Candy Apple Red, the finish Slash has stayed loyal to throughout his career. MXR says it was built to say something.

> built to say something.
## Slash compares it to his beloved wah
Slash calls the talk box a classic effect right up there with the Cry Baby Wah. It transforms your guitar into an extension of your voice.

> it's right up there with the Cry Baby Wah: a classic effect that transforms your guitar into an extension of your own voice.
## Available now for $500
The MXR Slash Signature Talk Box is available exclusively on Reverb for $499.99.
## Key takeaway

Slash's new MXR talk box is based on the classic Heil circuit with upgraded output and speaker for more power and articulation.