Best Walrus Audio Distortion Pedals 2026
Premium Walrus Audio distortion pedals - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
BRANDS:
Electro Harmonix
Harley Benton
JHS Pedals
Boss
MXR
Wampler
Tone City
tc electronic
EarthQuaker Devices
British Pedal Company
J. Rockett Audio Designs
Joyo
Keeley
Walrus Audio
Behringer
Wren & Cuff
JAM pedals
Origin Effects
Crazy Tube Circuits
Marshall
Mythos Pedals
Xotic
Cornerstone
Fulltone
Mooer
Digitech
Dunlop
Fender
KMA Audio Machines
Maxon
Revv
Tubesteader
Warm Audio
Z.Vex
Harby Pedals
Ibanez
Kasleder
LPD Pedals
Mad Professor
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
Strymon
Way Huge
#1
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4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Walrus Audio Eons Fuzz
by
Walrus Audio
Punk
Rock
Metal
Key Feature:
• Wide range of gain levels
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of gain levels
- • Adds sustain and compression
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful EQ adjustment
- • Can mask guitar's natural tone
Walrus Audio Eons FuzzEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarFuzz with 5 selectable modes and voltage controlEach mode...
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4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 553847
$265
#2
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4.9/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Walrus Audio Voyager Mk2 BLK
by
Walrus Audio
Alternative
Rock
Punk
Key Feature:
• Enhances amp overdrive
✓ PROS
- • Great for lead guitar solos
- • Classic rock and metal tones
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful EQ adjustment
- • Can cause feedback at high volumes
Walrus Audio Voyager Mk2 BLKEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdrive / PreampMK II of the original Voyager with...
⭐
4.9/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 604354
$296
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Walrus Audio 385 MKII - Overdrive Black
by
Walrus Audio
Rock
Punk
Metal
Key Feature:
• Wide range of gain levels
✓ PROS
- • Enhances amp overdrive
- • Wide range of gain levels
✗ CONS
- • Can cause feedback at high volumes
- • Requires careful EQ adjustment
Walrus Audio 385 MKII - Overdrive BlackEffect PedalDynamic Overdrive with fast and sensitive tone responseMK2 version...
⭐
4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 576745
$300
#4
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4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Walrus Audio Voyager Mk2 SFM
by
Walrus Audio
Grunge
Punk
Alternative
Key Feature:
• Wide range of gain levels
✓ PROS
- • Classic rock and metal tones
- • Wide range of gain levels
✗ CONS
- • Can mask guitar's natural tone
- • Battery drain in active pedals
Walrus Audio Voyager Mk2 SFMEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdrive / PreampMK II of the original Voyager with...
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4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 604356
$296
#5
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4.9/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Walrus Audio Melee
by
Walrus Audio
Alternative
Rock
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar solos
✓ PROS
- • Enhances amp overdrive
- • Classic rock and metal tones
✗ CONS
- • May add unwanted noise
- • Battery drain in active pedals
Walrus Audio MeleeEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarCombination of high-gain distortion and reverbExperimental "Wall...
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4.9/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 558739
$354
#6
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4.7/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Walrus Audio Eras
by
Walrus Audio
Metal
Alternative
Grunge
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar solos
✓ PROS
- • Classic rock and metal tones
- • Adds sustain and compression
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful EQ adjustment
- • May add unwanted noise
Walrus Audio ErasEffect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric Bass5 Selectable modes - each with its own basic...
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4.7/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 527473
$240
#7
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4.8/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Walrus Audio 385 MKII - Overdrive Yellow
by
Walrus Audio
Punk
Grunge
Alternative
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar solos
✓ PROS
- • Adds sustain and compression
- • Classic rock and metal tones
✗ CONS
- • Can mask guitar's natural tone
- • Requires careful EQ adjustment
Walrus Audio 385 MKII - Overdrive YellowEffect PedalDynamic Overdrive with fast and sensitive tone responseMK2 version...
⭐
4.8/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 576749
$296
#8
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4.7/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Walrus Audio Iron Horse V3
by
Walrus Audio
Alternative
Rock
Metal
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar solos
✓ PROS
- • Classic rock and metal tones
- • Great for lead guitar solos
✗ CONS
- • May add unwanted noise
- • Can cause feedback at high volumes
Walrus Audio Iron Horse V3Effect Pedal for Electric GuitarHigh Gain Distortion2 Continuously mixable clipping styles:...
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4.7/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 530496
$230
#9
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5.0/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Walrus Audio Ages Overdrive
by
Walrus Audio
Alternative
Metal
Grunge
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar solos
✓ PROS
- • Great for lead guitar solos
- • Adds sustain and compression
✗ CONS
- • Battery drain in active pedals
- • Can cause feedback at high volumes
Walrus Audio Ages OverdriveEffects Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdriveWith 5 selectable modes -- each with its own basic...
⭐
5.0/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 494903
$237
#10
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4.6/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Walrus Audio Fundamental Fuzz
by
Walrus Audio
Hard Rock
Grunge
Metal
Key Feature:
• Wide range of gain levels
✓ PROS
- • Great for lead guitar solos
- • Enhances amp overdrive
✗ CONS
- • Battery drain in active pedals
- • Can mask guitar's natural tone
Walrus Audio Fundamental FuzzEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarWalrus Audio Fundamental SeriesFuzz with three different...
⭐
4.6/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 564327
$120
#11
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4.5/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Walrus Audio Fundamental Overdrive
by
Walrus Audio
Metal
Grunge
Punk
Key Feature:
• Wide range of gain levels
✓ PROS
- • Classic rock and metal tones
- • Adds sustain and compression
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful EQ adjustment
- • Can cause feedback at high volumes
Walrus Audio Fundamental OverdriveEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarWalrus Audio Fundamental SeriesVersatile overdrive...
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4.5/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 564325
$101
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.
