MXR has partnered with Byron Chambers – better known as Mr. Talkbox – on a signature take on the brand’s classic M222 Talk Box, built to reflect the precision and expression that’s made Chambers the genre’s leading voice. If you caught the intro to Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic,” you’ve already heard what this device can do in the right hands. Enter the MXR Mr. Talkbox Signature Talk Box.
Chambers built his reputation in gospel, picking up two Dove Awards before crossing into mainstream sessions with artists like Bootsy Collins and Britney Spears, and his signature MXR pedal is loaded with upgrades aimed at that same level of control. New Gain Bypass and Mute switches headline the changes – Gain Bypass routes the input signal around the preamp stage and clipping diodes entirely, giving keyboardists with a hot signal, or gospel and R&B players chasing articulation, a cleaner path through the pedal. The Mute switch governs the output path: engaged, your signal runs through the tube but skips the pedal’s output for a pure, funky tone; disengaged, both outputs are active for a thicker, deeper sound.
Under the hood, a lightweight neodymium driver improves low-end handling, while a self-contained 25-watt amplifier delivers headroom, dynamic response, and cleaner articulation without needing separate amplification. Standard Volume, Tone, and Gain controls round out the tone-shaping options, all housed in a custom gold sparkle enclosure that sets it apart on any pedalboard or desktop setup.
The package includes an 8-foot tube, a mic stand clip, and an 18-volt power supply, making it ready to go right out of the box for guitarists, keyboardists, and anyone chasing vocal-like expression in their signal chain. Get the MXR Mr. Talkbox Signature Talk Box here for $449.99.
