The Beetronics AB-ST is a Beetronics fuzz pedal, currently around $245.65. Close alternatives include the Beetronics Swarm and the Beetronics Overhive. It pairs well with the Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier and the 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe.
Beetronics AB-ST
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The Beetronics AB-ST is a custom shop variant from Beetronics FX, the boutique Brazilian pedal brand known for hand-painted bee-themed artwork and high-quality boutique overdrive and fuzz circuits. The AB-ST designation identifies a specific limited custom shop finish or configuration. Beetronics custom shop pieces are produced in very small hand-finished runs and feature unique handmade artwork alongside boutique-grade circuit construction. The brand produces overdrive, fuzz, boost, and octave fuzz circuits under names including Fatbee, Overhive, Swarm, Whoctahell, Buzzter, and Nectar.
- boutique
- amp and guitar character
- boost
- release
- expressive
- brand
- collectible handmade aesthetic
- unique handmade artwork
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Amps that pair well with the Beetronics AB-ST
Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier
Soldano
13% matchSoldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier leans toward saturated, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe
Fender
13% matchWhat 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Pedals that stack with the Beetronics AB-ST
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
9% matchPaul Cochrane Timmy leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Tech 21 SansAmp
Tech 21
9% matchTech 21 SansAmp leans toward analog warmth, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
7% matchKeep Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble after Beetronics AB-ST in the signal chain, clear of Beetronics AB-ST's own gain stage
Keeley Compressor Plus
Keeley
7% matchBoth lean toward dynamic and compressed respectively — close enough in character that they complement instead of clashing
Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay
Dunlop
6% matchKeep Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay after Beetronics AB-ST in the signal chain, clear of Beetronics AB-ST's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Electro-Harmonix Canyon
Electro-Harmonix
6% matchElectro-Harmonix Canyon's modulated voice goes after Beetronics AB-ST in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Beetronics AB-ST's own dynamic character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cheaper alternatives
Beetronics Nectar
Beetronics
70% similarity“The brand produces overdrive, fuzz, boost, and octave fuzz circuits under names including Fatbee, Overhive, Swarm, Whoctahell, Buzzter, and Nectar”
Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp
Beetronics
70% similarity“The brand produces overdrive, fuzz, boost, and octave fuzz circuits under names including Fatbee, Overhive, Swarm, Whoctahell, Buzzter, and Nectar”
Mesa Boogie Flux-Five
Mesa Boogie
62% similarityShared character: boost
Vox Valvenergy Cutting Edge
Vox
84% similaritysimilar tone character
Catalinbread Formula No.55
Catalinbread
84% similaritysimilar tone character
Bogner Wessex V2
Bogner
84% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Beetronics Swarm
Beetronics
70% similarity“The brand produces overdrive, fuzz, boost, and octave fuzz circuits under names including Fatbee, Overhive, Swarm, Whoctahell, Buzzter, and Nectar”
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics
70% similarity“The brand produces overdrive, fuzz, boost, and octave fuzz circuits under names including Fatbee, Overhive, Swarm, Whoctahell, Buzzter, and Nectar”
Crazy Tube Circuits Unobtanium Raw
Crazy Tube Circuits
62% similarityShared character: tonal_possibilities, boutique_stuff
Benson Amps Preamp
Benson Amps
62% similarityShared character: boost, boutique_stuff
ThorpyFX Heavy Water Dual Boost
ThorpyFX
60% similarityShared character: boost, boutique_stuff
Fairfield Circuitry The Barbershop OD3
Fairfield Circuitry
86% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Beetronics AB-ST?+
The closest matches in character are the Beetronics Swarm, the Beetronics Overhive, the Crazy Tube Circuits Unobtanium Raw. Budget picks: Beetronics Nectar, Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp, Mesa Boogie Flux-Five. Boutique upgrades: Hudson Electronics AP-II.
What pairs well with the Beetronics AB-ST?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier, 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe, Paul Cochrane Timmy — Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier leans toward saturated, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Beetronics AB-ST cost?+
Around $245.65 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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