Laney Black Country Customs Monolith Boutique Distortion Pedal

Massive gain, crushing clarity and uncompromising attitude

The Laney Black Country Customs Monolith is a boutique distortion pedal built for players who want serious drive without sacrificing definition, dynamics or feel. Designed and built in the UK by Laney’s Black Country Customs team, the Monolith delivers thick, powerful distortion that stays tight, articulate and musical — even at punishing gain levels.

This pedal is all about weight and control. From muscular classic rock crunch to modern, high-gain distortion, the Monolith offers a wide tonal range that responds beautifully to your picking dynamics and guitar volume. Chords stay punchy and defined, single notes cut through with authority, and palm-muted riffs hit hard without turning to mush. It’s a distortion that feels solid and grounded — exactly what the name suggests.

The carefully voiced EQ section gives you the control needed to shape your sound for different guitars, amps and styles. Whether you’re dialling in thick mid-forward drive, scooped modern heaviness or a more open, aggressive bite, the Monolith adapts easily without losing its core character. It also stacks exceptionally well with boosts and overdrives, making it a flexible centrepiece for heavier pedalboards.

Despite its power, the Monolith remains impressively refined. Noise is kept under control, note separation remains clear, and the pedal never feels overly compressed or artificial. It’s equally comfortable pushing a clean amp into roaring distortion or adding extra muscle to an already driven setup.

Built in a rugged, premium enclosure and designed for real-world gigging, the Black Country Customs Monolith is the kind of pedal players reach for when they want proper distortion — bold, confident and uncompromising. It’s one that regularly comes up in conversation at Musicmaker when players are looking to step beyond standard distortion and into boutique territory.

Features

• Boutique distortion pedal from Laney Black Country Customs

• Powerful, high-headroom distortion tones

• Excellent clarity and note definition at high gain

• Responsive to playing dynamics and guitar volume

• Flexible EQ for precise tone shaping

• Stacks well with boosts and overdrives

• Premium construction for studio and stage use