The Beetronics Larva is a Beetronics phaser pedal, currently around $249. Close alternatives include the Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser and the Electro-Harmonix Small Stone. It pairs well with the Traynor SB106 and the Ampeg SVT-CL.
Beetronics Larva
Beetronics · pedal
The Beetronics Larva is a six-stage analog phaser with dual preset morphing and an integrated Moogerfooger-inspired preamp, handmade in Los Angeles. Two independent Rate and Depth controls define phaser presets A and B; the Ramp footswitch morphs continuously between them, with Ramp Speed and Ramp Shape controls governing the transition curve. A Resonance knob shapes the phaser feedback intensity. The integrated Preamp section (Gain and Master Volume) delivers warming crunch independently or combined with the phaser. An Effect toggle selects Preamp only, Phaser only, or Vibe mode. Tap tempo and bypass footswitches. Standard and Custom Shop editions at $249 and $349.
- phaser
- preamp
- stage
- resonance
- crunch
- live
- mid
- harmonic
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Beetronics Larva is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Funk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
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Amps that pair well with the Beetronics Larva
Traynor SB106
Traynor
26% matchTraynor SB106 takes that crunchy character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Ampeg SVT-CL
Ampeg
26% matchInto the SVT-CL's growling tube stage, Larva's resonant preamp-phaser combo adds crunch and motion together.
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
tonal matchPut Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800
Marshall
tonal matchMarshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800 takes that crunchy character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone HRM 50 takes that crunchy character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Díaz CD-100 Amp Head
Diaz
tonal matchStack Díaz CD-100 Amp Head on top and a crunchy tone tightens toward mid-forward
Randall Lynch Box
Randall
tonal matchRandall Lynch Box pushes a crunchy tone toward mid-forward
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Pedals that stack with the Beetronics Larva
Colorsound Power Boost
Colorsound
15% matchWhat Colorsound Power Boost brings here leans toward bright — that's worth building a pairing around
Fulltone OCD
Fulltone
15% matchWhat Fulltone OCD brings here leans toward full — that's worth building a pairing around
Boss DD-200 Digital Delay
Boss
7% matchKeep Beetronics Larva's crunchy voice out front: Boss DD-200 Digital Delay goes after Beetronics Larva in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Crazy Tube Circuits Splash MKIV Reverb
Crazy Tube Circuits
7% matchRun Crazy Tube Circuits Splash MKIV Reverb after Beetronics Larva in the signal chain, clear of Beetronics Larva's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
J. Rockett The Dude V2
J Rockett
tonal matchJ. Rockett The Dude V2 is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Beetronics Larva gives it exactly that
DOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive
Dod
tonal matchInto Beetronics Larva, DOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
AnalogMan Beano Boost
Analog Man
tonal matchAnalogMan Beano Boost is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Beetronics Larva gives it exactly that
Laney TI-Boost
Laney
tonal matchBeetronics Larva leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Laney TI-Boost wants
Cheaper alternatives
MXR Phase 100
MXR
71% similarityShared character: rich, effect, phaser
Walrus Audio Lillian Multi-Stage Analog Phaser
Walrus Audio
67% similarityShared character: phaser, natural_resonance, true_bypass
Cordovox PH-8
Cordovox
67% similarityShared character: tube_driven_signal_path, phaser, true_bypass
Behringer BM-13 Phaser
Behringer
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Outlaw Effects Phunnel Cloud
Outlaw Effects
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Movall Audio MP-301 Van Golem
Movall Audio
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser
Spaceman
69% similarityShared character: rich, phaser, natural_resonance
Electro-Harmonix Small Stone
Electro-Harmonix
68% similarityShared character: rich, phaser, natural_resonance
Heavy Metal FX HMFX Phase Riot Factory Second
Heavy Metal Fx
67% similarityShared character: phaser, boutique_stuff
Schulte Compact Phaser
Schulte
66% similarityShared character: phaser, boutique_stuff
Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4
Subdecay
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez PH Mini
Ibanez
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Beetronics Larva?+
The closest matches in character are the Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser, the Electro-Harmonix Small Stone, the Heavy Metal FX HMFX Phase Riot Factory Second. Budget picks: MXR Phase 100, Walrus Audio Lillian Multi-Stage Analog Phaser, Cordovox PH-8. Boutique upgrades: Mu-Tron Bi-Phase.
What pairs well with the Beetronics Larva?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Traynor SB106, Ampeg SVT-CL, Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass — Traynor SB106 takes that crunchy character and pushes it toward mid-forward.
How much does the Beetronics Larva cost?+
Around $249 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).