The Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom is a Black Arts Toneworks fuzz pedal, currently around $199.99. Close alternatives include the J. Rockett Archer and the Pigtronix OFM. It pairs well with the Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom
Black Arts Toneworks · pedal
The Black Arts Toneworks Priestess is a multi-gain-stage fuzz and distortion pedal described by Guitar Pedal X as a greatest hits of BAT Muffs all in one enclosure. Four gain stages are internally selectable: Pharaoh (higher headroom, great for stacking), Green Russian (solid attack and bottom end), NYC Reissue with Creamy Dreamer Mod (high gain with squish), and LSTR High Output (with vocal midrange). Two independent clipping toggle switches allow turning each clipping diode on or off: Clip 1 switches between standard silicon clipping and Supa Tonebender style; Clip 2 switches between standard silicon and Pharaoh style. Controls: Tone, Mids, Clip 1, Clip 2, Fuzz, Volume.
- stage
- gain
- clipping
- muff
- stacking
- mids
- scoop
- midrange
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom is commonly used in
- Metal
- Grunge
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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. - Stoner Rock
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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 Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom
Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet
Friedman
23% matchFriedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Synergy SL2 Module for more high gain on top
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Ceriatone 2202H for more high gain on top
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchPut Friedman BE-Mini Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Friedman Jose Arredondo
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Jose Arredondo takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 for more high gain on top
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchPut Friedman Jose LTD in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W
Bogner
tonal matchPut Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Pedals that stack with the Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom
Suhr Rufus Reloaded
Suhr
24% matchPut Suhr Rufus Reloaded in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
24% matchPut Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Fuzzrocious Cosmic Bull Shark
Fuzzrocious
14% matchPut Fuzzrocious Cosmic Bull Shark after Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom in the signal chain, clear of Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom's own gain stage
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro
Pigtronix
12% matchPigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro's own sustaining character is the real reason this is worth trying
Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb
pedal
8% matchPut Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb after Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom in the signal chain, clear of Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
7% matchKeep Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom's mid-forward voice out front: Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander goes after Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchElectro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom gives it exactly that
DOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive
Dod
tonal matchDOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom gives it exactly that
Cheaper alternatives
67Audio Harry Balz
67audio
74% similarityShared character: pedal, volume, headroom
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
70% similarity“LSTR High Output (with vocal midrange)”
Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarity“Green Russian (solid attack and bottom end)”
Electro-Harmonix Ram's Head Big Muff
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarityShared character: volume, fuzz, middle
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff PI- Made
Electro-Harmonix
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Mojo Hand FX Colossus Fuzz
Mojo Hand Fx
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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J. Rockett Archer
pedal
72% similarityShared character: pedal, vocal, headroom
Pigtronix OFM
Pigtronix
72% similarityShared character: wide_range, headroom, fuzz
Wren and Cuff Super Russian
Wren And Cuff
71% similarityShared character: pedal, middle, stage
Browne Amplification Ethane
Browne Amplification
70% similarityShared character: pedal, vocal, middle
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Ibanez
70% similarityShared character: wide_range, pedal, volume
Summer School Electronics Class Reunion Double Drive
Summer School Electronics
69% similarityShared character: pedal, stage, gain
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom?+
The closest matches in character are the J. Rockett Archer, the Pigtronix OFM, the Wren and Cuff Super Russian. Budget picks: 67Audio Harry Balz, Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz, Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff. Boutique upgrades: EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper, ThorpyFX The Field Marshal Fuzz.
What pairs well with the Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet, Synergy SL2 Module, Ceriatone 2202H — Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward.
How much does the Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom cost?+
Around $199.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).