Tone City Buzz Bee Boost / Buffer
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
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Brand profile · China, est. 2010s
Tone City
Tone City has emerged as a notable name in the affordable effects pedal market, offering a wide range of creative and often quirky takes on classic sounds. While their history is relatively short compared to established giants, they've cultivated a dedicated following for their unique aesthetic and surprisingly versatile designs. Tone City is known for its playful branding and a commitment to delivering interesting sounds at accessible price points.
Unique visual designs and aestheticCreative interpretations of classic effectsCompact and versatile pedal formatsAffordable price pointA wide variety of effect types
2010sfounded
Chinacountry
42products in stock
$34–$224price range
Tone City in the charts
Every chart where Tone City has five or more models — ranked by the AudioFu Index inside each.
All 42 Tone City products
Sorted by AudioFu Index — the strongest models of every category first.
Tone City Nashville Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
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Tone City Blue Crystal Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
$145€129Check ↗
Tone City Green Tube Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
$134€119Check ↗
Tone City Mandragora - Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
$34€30Check ↗
Tone City Fuxx Fuzz
Distortion Pedals
$55€49Check ↗
Tone City Summer Orange - Phaser
Chorus / Flanger / Phaser Pedals
$55€49Check ↗
Tone City Black Tea - Distortion
Distortion Pedals
$55€49Check ↗
Tone City London Bender Fuzz
Distortion Pedals
$61€54Check ↗
Tone City LOONG Distortion / Preamp
Distortion Pedals
$224€199Check ↗
Tone City Golden Face Fuzz
Distortion Pedals
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Tone City Sweet Cream V2 - Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
$55€49Check ↗
Tone City Lil Heat - Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
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Tone City Big Rumble - Overdrive / Boost
Distortion Pedals
$100€89Check ↗
Tone City Holy Aura - Distortion / Boost
Distortion Pedals
$111€99Check ↗
Tone City M V2 - Distortion / Amp-In-A-B
Distortion Pedals
$89€79Check ↗
Tone City Kaffir Lime Boost / Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
$55€49Check ↗
Tone City Nobleman - Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
$55€49Check ↗
Tone City Matcha Cream - Fuzz
Distortion Pedals
$55€49Check ↗
Tone City Mickey - Distortion
Distortion Pedals
$55€49Check ↗
Tone City Bad Horse - Boost / Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
$55€49Check ↗
Tone City Blues Man - Low-Gain Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
$55€49Check ↗
Tone City Golden Plexi V3 Distortion
Distortion Pedals
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Tone City King Of Blues V2 - Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
$89€79Check ↗
Tone City King Of Blues V2 - Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
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Tone City Wild Fro - Distortion
Distortion Pedals
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Tone City All Spark - Boost
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
$55€49Check ↗
Tone City Heavenly Lake V2 Reverb / Echo
Reverb Pedals
$128€114Check ↗
Tone City Tiny Spring Reverb V2
Reverb Pedals
$66€59Check ↗
Tone City Durple - Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
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Tone City Double Durple - Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
$106€94Check ↗
Tone City Power Stick
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
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Tone City Substation Multi-Power Supply
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
$89€79Check ↗
Tone City TPS-05 - Multi Power Supply
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
$55€49Check ↗
Tone City TPS-06 - Multi Power Supply
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
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Tone City TPS-12 - Multi Power Supply
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
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Tone City TPS-10 - Multi Power Supply
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
$89€79Check ↗
Tone City TPS-08 - Multi Power Supply
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
$66€59Check ↗
Tone City Tremble Tremolo
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
$55€49Check ↗
Tone City Angel Wing - Chorus
Chorus / Flanger / Phaser Pedals
$61€54Check ↗
Tone City Comp Engine - Compressor
Compressor Pedals
$55€49Check ↗
Tone City Tape Machine - Delay
Delay / Echo Pedals
$66€59Check ↗
Tone City, honestly
What Tone City does well
- Excellent value for the money
- Creative and unique sonic character
- Compact size, pedalboard friendly
- Broad selection of effect types
- Visually striking designs
What to watch for
- Build quality occasionally inconsistent
- Component quality sometimes limited
- Can lack the refinement of higher-end pedals
- Limited availability outside of online retailers
- Some designs prioritize aesthetics over ultimate utility
Questions about Tone City
Where are Tone City pedals manufactured?
Tone City pedals are primarily manufactured in China, leveraging established production facilities to keep costs accessible.
Are Tone City pedals true bypass?
The bypass type varies by model; many are true bypass, but some utilize buffered circuits to preserve signal strength – check the individual product specifications.
How do Tone City pedals compare to brands like MXR or Ibanez?
Tone City offers a more budget-conscious alternative, prioritizing unique sonic textures and aesthetics over the premium components and refined build quality often found in established brands like MXR or Ibanez.