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Best Walrus Audio Distortion Pedals 2025

Premium Walrus Audio 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
Walrus Audio 385 MKII - Overdrive Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Walrus Audio Voyager Mk2 BLK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Walrus Audio Melee - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 558739
$354
Buy at Thomann View Details
Walrus Audio Eras - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 527473
$240
Buy at Thomann View Details
Walrus Audio Eons Fuzz - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 553847
$265
Buy at Thomann View Details
Walrus Audio Voyager Mk2 SFM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 604356
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Walrus Audio Ages Overdrive - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Walrus Audio 385 MKII - Overdrive Yellow - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Walrus Audio Iron Horse V3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 530496
$230
Buy at Thomann View Details
Walrus Audio Fundamental Overdrive - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 564325
$101
Buy at Thomann View Details
Walrus Audio Fundamental Fuzz - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
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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