The Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom is a Black Arts Toneworks fuzz pedal, currently around $199.99. Close alternatives include the JHS x Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2 and the Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2. It pairs well with the Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier and the Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt.
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.
What stands out
“Signal-chain interaction: the Pharaoh first stage designed for higher headroom makes it an excellent stacking platform for additional drives; the Mids control addresses the Muff-style mid scoop for players who want boosted mids or deeper sc…”
— from the community notes
“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”
— from the listing
“Tone: multi-stage fuzz and distortion spanning from Pharaoh-style high-headroom overdrive stacking through Green Russian low-end punch and NYC Reissue high-gain squish to LSTR vocal midrange; the dual clip toggles expand the range into Tone…”
— from the community notes
“Controls: Tone, Mids, Clip 1, Clip 2, Fuzz, Volume”
— from the listing
“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”
— from the listing
- stage
- clipping
- muff
- stacking
- mids
- fuzz
- distortion
- scoop
Price updated Oct 23, 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. - Hard 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
Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier
Soldano
23% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → high gain)
Run mid-forward into Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier for more high gain on top
Comes later in the signal chain
Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt
Diezel
23% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → high gain)
Run mid-forward into Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt for more high gain on top
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Synergy SL2 Module for more high gain on top
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Ceriatone 2202H for more high gain on top
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 for more high gain on top
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Pedals that stack with the Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
23% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
Run mid-forward into EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter for more fuzzy on top
Comes earlier in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper
EarthQuaker Devices
23% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
15% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble's lush voice goes after Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom's own mid-forward character
Comes later in the signal chain
Caline CP-10 Hot Mushroom Compressor RED Script
Caline
11% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (high headroom → compressed)
Caline CP-10 Hot Mushroom Compressor RED Script's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1
Walrus Audio
8% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Run Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1 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)
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Canyon
Electro-Harmonix
8% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → octave)
Run Electro-Harmonix Canyon 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)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchPut Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz for more high gain on top
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Triangle Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
60% similarityShared character: volume, middle, fuzz
Electro-Harmonix Ram's Head Big Muff
Electro-Harmonix
58% similarityShared character: volume, middle, fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
58% similarity“LSTR High Output (with vocal midrange)”
Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff
Electro-Harmonix
52% similarityShared character: bottom end, wide range, metal
Crazy Tube Circuits Pin Up
Crazy Tube Circuits
52% similarityShared character: wide range, middle, fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices
50% similarityShared character: volume, middle, fuzz
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
JHS x Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2
JHS Pedals
57% similarityShared character: middle, fuzz, distortion
Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2
Wampler
52% similarityShared character: bottom end, wide range, fuzz
Walrus Audio Eons Five-State Fuzz
Walrus Audio
52% similarityShared character: wide range, gain, distortion
MXR DL E MXR M 236
MXR
49% similarityShared character: wide range, headroom, fuzz
ThorpyFX The Field Marshal Fuzz
ThorpyFX
48% similarityShared character: volume, middle, fuzz
JHS Pedals JHS Muffuletta
JHS Pedals
47% similarityShared character: volume, attack, middle
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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 JHS x Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2, the Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2, the Walrus Audio Eons Five-State Fuzz. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Triangle Big Muff Pi, Electro-Harmonix Ram's Head Big Muff, Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz. Boutique upgrades: EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper, Spaceman Spacerocket II.
What pairs well with the Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier, Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt, Synergy SL2 Module — Run mid-forward into Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier for more high gain on top.
How much does the Black Arts Toneworks Priestess Custom cost?+
Around $199.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).