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Best tc electronic Distortion Pedals 2025

Premium tc electronic distortion pedals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Metal For Punk For Grunge For Hard Rock For Alternative
BRANDS: Electro Harmonix Harley Benton JHS Pedals MXR Boss Wampler Tone City tc electronic EarthQuaker Devices British Pedal Company Walrus Audio Keeley Joyo J. Rockett Audio Designs Wren & Cuff Behringer Origin Effects JAM pedals Xotic Mythos Pedals Marshall Crazy Tube Circuits Mooer Fulltone Cornerstone Z.Vex Warm Audio Tubesteader Revv Maxon KMA Audio Machines Fender Dunlop Digitech Way Huge Strymon Old Blood Noise Endeavors Mad Professor LPD Pedals Kasleder Ibanez Harby Pedals
tc electronic MojoMojo Bundle PS G - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

tc electronic MojoMojo Bundle PS G

by tc electronic
Alternative Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Adds sustain and compression
✓ PROS
  • • Enhances amp overdrive
  • • Classic rock and metal tones
✗ CONS
  • • Can mask guitar's natural tone
  • • Can cause feedback at high volumes

tc electronic MojoMojo Bundle PS G*Bundle offer comprising*, tc electronic MojoMojo*Guitar Effects*With the new...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 495897
$72
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tc electronic Fangs Metal Distortion - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

tc electronic Fangs Metal Distortion

by tc electronic
Alternative Grunge Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar solos
✓ PROS
  • • Enhances amp overdrive
  • • Adds sustain and compression
✗ CONS
  • • Battery drain in active pedals
  • • Requires careful EQ adjustment

tc electronic Fangs Metal DistortionGuitar EffectHigh Gain DistortionController: gainvolumebasstrebleTrue...

⭐ 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 400123
$32
Buy at Thomann View Details
tc electronic Rusty Fuzz - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

tc electronic Rusty Fuzz

by tc electronic
Punk Grunge Alternative
Key Feature:
• Adds sustain and compression
✓ PROS
  • • Enhances amp overdrive
  • • Classic rock and metal tones
✗ CONS
  • • Battery drain in active pedals
  • • Can mask guitar's natural tone

tc electronic Rusty FuzzGuitar EffectFuzzController: FuzzvolumetoneTrue bypassDimensions (LxWxH): 13.2 x 7.2 x 5.7...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 400131
$45
Buy at Thomann View Details
tc electronic Cinders Overdrive - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

tc electronic Cinders Overdrive

by tc electronic
Metal Hard Rock Punk
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar solos
✓ PROS
  • • Adds sustain and compression
  • • Classic rock and metal tones
✗ CONS
  • • Can cause feedback at high volumes
  • • May add unwanted noise

tc electronic Cinders OverdriveGuitar EffectOverdriveControls: ToneVolumeDriveTrue bypassDimensions (LxWxH): 13.2 x 7.2...

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 400120
$36
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tc electronic MojoMojo - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

tc electronic MojoMojo

by tc electronic
Rock Alternative Metal
Key Feature:
• Classic rock and metal tones
✓ PROS
  • • Classic rock and metal tones
  • • Adds sustain and compression
✗ CONS
  • • Can mask guitar's natural tone
  • • Battery drain in active pedals

tc electronic MojoMojo, Guitar EffectsWith the new generation of pedals and a plethora of digital gems, the tradition...

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 259472
$52
Buy at Thomann View Details
tc electronic Eyemaster Metal Distortion - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

tc electronic Eyemaster Metal Distortion

by tc electronic
Punk Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Classic rock and metal tones
✓ PROS
  • • Classic rock and metal tones
  • • Enhances amp overdrive
✗ CONS
  • • Battery drain in active pedals
  • • Can mask guitar's natural tone

tc electronic Eyemaster Metal DistortionEffect PedalExtreme distortion for tougher metal stylesControllers: Gain -...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 436005
$54
Buy at Thomann View Details
tc electronic Honey Pot Fuzz - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

tc electronic Honey Pot Fuzz

by tc electronic
Metal Alternative Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Wide range of gain levels
✓ PROS
  • • Great for lead guitar solos
  • • Classic rock and metal tones
✗ CONS
  • • Battery drain in active pedals
  • • Can cause feedback at high volumes

tc electronic Honey Pot FuzzEffects PedalHeavy fuzzControls: Volume - tone - sustainLED: Effect onFootswitch: Effect...

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 436006
$32
Buy at Thomann View Details
tc electronic Mojo Mojo Paul Gilbert Overdr. - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

tc electronic Mojo Mojo Paul Gilbert Overdr.

by tc electronic
Grunge Metal Punk
Key Feature:
• Wide range of gain levels
✓ PROS
  • • Adds sustain and compression
  • • Classic rock and metal tones
✗ CONS
  • • May add unwanted noise
  • • Can cause feedback at high volumes

tc electronic Mojo Mojo Paul Gilbert Overdr.Effect pedal for electric guitarPaul Gilbert signature...

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 520942
$78
Buy at Thomann View Details
tc electronic Dark Matter Bundle PS G - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

tc electronic Dark Matter Bundle PS G

by tc electronic
Alternative Metal Grunge
Key Feature:
• Classic rock and metal tones
✓ PROS
  • • Great for lead guitar solos
  • • Enhances amp overdrive
✗ CONS
  • • Can mask guitar's natural tone
  • • May add unwanted noise

tc electronic Dark Matter Bundle PS G*Bundle offer comprising*, tc electronic Dark Matter Distortion*Electric guitar...

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 496011
$67
Buy at Thomann View Details
tc electronic Zeus Overdrive - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

tc electronic Zeus Overdrive

by tc electronic
Grunge Punk Alternative
Key Feature:
• Enhances amp overdrive
✓ PROS
  • • Great for lead guitar solos
  • • Classic rock and metal tones
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful EQ adjustment
  • • May add unwanted noise

tc electronic Zeus OverdriveEffect pedal for electric guitarOverdriveDynamic overdrive boostwith FAT mod switch and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 520744
$35
Buy at Thomann View Details
tc electronic Tube Pilot Overdrive - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

tc electronic Tube Pilot Overdrive

by tc electronic
Metal Grunge Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic rock and metal tones
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of gain levels
  • • Adds sustain and compression
✗ CONS
  • • Can cause feedback at high volumes
  • • Can mask guitar's natural tone

tc electronic Tube Pilot OverdriveEffect PedalDistortion with 12AX7 tubeControllers: Out Level - Tube DriveTrue...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 435614
$64
Buy at Thomann View Details
tc electronic MojoMojo Bundle PS G RB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

tc electronic MojoMojo Bundle PS G RB

by tc electronic
Grunge Rock Alternative
Key Feature:
• Classic rock and metal tones
✓ PROS
  • • Enhances amp overdrive
  • • Adds sustain and compression
✗ CONS
  • • Can cause feedback at high volumes
  • • Can mask guitar's natural tone

tc electronic MojoMojo Bundle PS G RB*Bundle offer comprising*, tc electronic MojoMojo*Guitar Effects*With the new...

⭐ 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 495898
$74
Buy at Thomann View Details
tc electronic Dark Matter Distortion - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

tc electronic Dark Matter Distortion

by tc electronic
Alternative Grunge Punk
Key Feature:
• Classic rock and metal tones
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of gain levels
  • • Enhances amp overdrive
✗ CONS
  • • Can cause feedback at high volumes
  • • May add unwanted noise

tc electronic Dark MatterElectric guitar effectsDistortionControl: Gainlevelbasstreble2 Different voice settingsTrue...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 259471
$47
Buy at Thomann View Details
tc electronic Grand Magus Distortion - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

tc electronic Grand Magus Distortion

by tc electronic
Alternative Rock Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic rock and metal tones
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of gain levels
  • • Enhances amp overdrive
✗ CONS
  • • May add unwanted noise
  • • Can cause feedback at high volumes

tc electronic Grand Magus DistortionGuitar EffectDistortionControls: GainVolumeToneTrue bypassDimensions (LxWxH): 13.2...

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 400127
$44
Buy at Thomann View Details
tc electronic Dark Matter Bundle PS G RB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

tc electronic Dark Matter Bundle PS G RB

by tc electronic
Punk Hard Rock Grunge
Key Feature:
• Wide range of gain levels
✓ PROS
  • • Great for lead guitar solos
  • • Enhances amp overdrive
✗ CONS
  • • Battery drain in active pedals
  • • Requires careful EQ adjustment

tc electronic Dark Matter Bundle PS G RB*Bundle offer comprising*, tc electronic Dark Matter Distortion*Electric guitar...

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 496012
$69
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Distortion Pedals

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced distortion pedals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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