Best Wampler Distortion Pedals 2026
Premium Wampler 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
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Wampler Gearbox Dual Overdrive
by
Wampler
Grunge
Metal
Punk
Key Feature:
• Enhances amp overdrive
✓ PROS
- • Adds sustain and compression
- • Great for lead guitar solos
✗ CONS
- • Can mask guitar's natural tone
- • Battery drain in active pedals
Wampler Gearbox Dual OverdriveEffect pedal for electric guitarOverdriveAndy Wood Signature PedalContains modified...
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 518213
$296
#2
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4.4/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Wampler Plexi Drive Deluxe
by
Wampler
Alternative
Rock
Punk
Key Feature:
• Classic rock and metal tones
✓ PROS
- • Classic rock and metal tones
- • Adds sustain and compression
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful EQ adjustment
- • Battery drain in active pedals
Wampler Plexi Drive DeluxeEffects pedal for electric guitarOverdriveHeritage SeriesControls:...
⭐
4.4/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 360494
$241
#3
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4.4/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Wampler ReWired Brent Mason Overd/Dist
by
Wampler
Rock
Alternative
Grunge
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar solos
✓ PROS
- • Adds sustain and compression
- • Great for lead guitar solos
✗ CONS
- • Battery drain in active pedals
- • Can mask guitar's natural tone
Wampler ReWired Brent Mason Overd/DistEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdrive / Distortionthe newfurther developed...
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4.4/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 603304
$307
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Wampler Dual Pantheon Overdrive
by
Wampler
Grunge
Rock
Punk
Key Feature:
• Classic rock and metal tones
✓ PROS
- • Enhances amp overdrive
- • Classic rock and metal tones
✗ CONS
- • May add unwanted noise
- • Can cause feedback at high volumes
Wampler Dual Pantheon OverdriveEffect pedal for electric guitarTransparent overdriveVery dynamicTwo completely...
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4.5/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 531190
$296
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Wampler Paisley Deluxe Overdrive
by
Wampler
Alternative
Hard Rock
Rock
Key Feature:
• Enhances amp overdrive
✓ PROS
- • Classic rock and metal tones
- • Wide range of gain levels
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful EQ adjustment
- • Battery drain in active pedals
Wampler Paisley Deluxe OverdriveEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdriveCombines Brad Paisley's two favourite...
⭐
4.8/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 422277
$263
#6
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4.6/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Wampler Mofetta Overdrive/Distortion
by
Wampler
Alternative
Metal
Punk
Key Feature:
• Wide range of gain levels
✓ PROS
- • Enhances amp overdrive
- • Wide range of gain levels
✗ CONS
- • Battery drain in active pedals
- • May add unwanted noise
Wampler Mofetta Overdrive/DistortionEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarHomage to a MOSFET distortion classic from the...
⭐
4.6/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 589589
$208
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Wampler Cryptid Fuzz
by
Wampler
Alternative
Rock
Metal
Key Feature:
• Classic rock and metal tones
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of gain levels
- • Great for lead guitar solos
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful EQ adjustment
- • Can cause feedback at high volumes
Wampler Cryptid FuzzEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarFuzzA tribute to all of Brian Wampler's favourite vintage fuzz...
⭐
4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610963
$241
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Wampler Moxie Overdrive
by
Wampler
Hard Rock
Metal
Punk
Key Feature:
• Wide range of gain levels
✓ PROS
- • Enhances amp overdrive
- • Great for lead guitar solos
✗ CONS
- • May add unwanted noise
- • Can cause feedback at high volumes
Wampler Moxie OverdriveEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdriveVery compactAn extended variation of the classic...
⭐
4.9/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 547980
$153
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Wampler Pantheon Overdrive
by
Wampler
Grunge
Rock
Metal
Key Feature:
• Enhances amp overdrive
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of gain levels
- • Classic rock and metal tones
✗ CONS
- • Can mask guitar's natural tone
- • May add unwanted noise
Wampler Pantheon OverdriveEffect PedalTransparent overdriveVery dynamicControls: BasstreblepresencevolumegainSwitch:...
⭐
4.8/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 447221
$219
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Wampler Phenom Distortion
by
Wampler
Metal
Alternative
Punk
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
Wampler Phenom DistortionEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarDistortionCollective Series PedalDeveloped by Brian...
⭐
4.9/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 555970
$128
#11
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4.6/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Wampler Clarksdale Overdrive
by
Wampler
Hard Rock
Metal
Punk
Key Feature:
• Enhances amp overdrive
✓ PROS
- • Great for lead guitar solos
- • Wide range of gain levels
✗ CONS
- • Can cause feedback at high volumes
- • May add unwanted noise
Wampler Clarksdale OverdriveEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdriveBased on the legendary green Overdrive pedal with...
⭐
4.6/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 350919
$216
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Wampler Velvet Fuzz
by
Wampler
Punk
Rock
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic rock and metal tones
✓ PROS
- • Great for lead guitar solos
- • Enhances amp overdrive
✗ CONS
- • Can cause feedback at high volumes
- • Can mask guitar's natural tone
Wampler Velvet FuzzEffects pedal for electric guitarFuzzWith two completely different clipping optionsClassic fuzz...
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 320419
$219
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Wampler Ratsbane Overdrive/Distortion
by
Wampler
Rock
Alternative
Grunge
Key Feature:
• Enhances amp overdrive
✓ PROS
- • Classic rock and metal tones
- • Wide range of gain levels
✗ CONS
- • Can cause feedback at high volumes
- • Requires careful EQ adjustment
Wampler Ratsbane Overdrive/DistortionEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdrive / DistortionBased on the famous circuit...
⭐
4.8/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 512120
$158
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Wampler Dracarys Distortion
by
Wampler
Rock
Punk
Metal
Key Feature:
• Enhances amp overdrive
✓ PROS
- • Enhances amp overdrive
- • Wide range of gain levels
✗ CONS
- • May add unwanted noise
- • Can mask guitar's natural tone
Wampler Dracarys DistortionEffects pedalDistortionPerfect for modern metal soundsWith the clarityarticulation and...
⭐
5.0/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 408003
$204
#15
⭐
5.0/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Wampler Tumnus Deluxe Overdrive V2
by
Wampler
Metal
Rock
Grunge
Key Feature:
• Enhances amp overdrive
✓ PROS
- • Adds sustain and compression
- • Great for lead guitar solos
✗ CONS
- • Can mask guitar's natural tone
- • Requires careful EQ adjustment
Wampler Tumnus Deluxe Overdrive V2Effects PedalV2 in a new designSwitchable bypass (Buffer or True Bypass) and active...
⭐
5.0/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 470331
$218
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.
