Carl Martin Purple Moon vs Carl Martin Purple Moon V2
The Carl Martin Purple Moon and the Carl Martin Purple Moon V2 are both pedals sharing fuzzy, modulated, saturated. The Carl Martin Purple Moon leans sustaining. Current prices: $109.19 vs $109.19.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.54% — moderately similar
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Blues
- Rock
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- fuzzy
- modulated
- saturated
- warm
- dynamic
- full
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$109.19via Reverb
$109.19via Reverb
The Carl Martin Purple Moon is a dual-function vintage effects pedal from Danish manufacturer Carl Martin, combining a silicon fuzz circuit with an analog Uni-Vibe style vibrato in a single enclosure. The fuzz produces thick, crispy vintage silicon saturation with heavy sustain; the Uni-Vibe section delivers slow, swirling phasiness through to fast rotating chop. Both effects can be used independently or together for psychedelic late-1960s tones associated with Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsys-era playing and Robin Trower.
The Carl Martin Purple Moon V2 is a dual-function pedal combining a modulated vibrato and vibe circuit with an independent fuzz section, produced by the Danish boutique effects manufacturer. The vibe section creates a swirling optical-style pitch and amplitude modulation while the fuzz delivers vintage-style saturation. Each section has independent controls and can be used separately or together, effectively operating as two distinct pedals in one housing. The Purple Moon is suited for psychedelic rock, retro blues, and experimental players seeking classic 1960s tone tools in a modern footprint.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Experimental
- sustaining