Carl Martin Purple Moon V2 vs ThorpyFX Hanami Fuzz
The Carl Martin Purple Moon V2 and the ThorpyFX Hanami Fuzz are both pedals. The Carl Martin Purple Moon V2 leans fuzzy and modulated. Current prices: $113.35 vs $394.70.
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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.43% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Rock
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$113.35via Reverb
$394.70via Reverb
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.
The ThorpyFX Hanami Fuzz is a boutique fuzz pedal from UK boutique maker ThorpyFX (Adrian Thorpe), with its name meaning flower viewing in Japanese, evoking a delicate, layered fuzz character with a refined, textured quality. ThorpyFX builds premium handmade boutique effects in the UK and is known for exceptional build quality and musical fuzz and drive designs. The Hanami Fuzz delivers a refined fuzz character suited to players who want boutique UK quality with a characterful, texturally nuanced fuzz voice.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Experimental
- Blues
- Shoegaze
- Alternative Rock
- fuzzy
- modulated
- saturated
- warm