The Boss Monte Allums Modded MT-2 is a Boss compressor pedal, currently around $120.40. Close alternatives include the Demeter Compulator and the Vox Valvenergy Silk Drive. It pairs well with the Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head and the Blackstar St. James 100.
Boss Monte Allums Modded MT-2
Boss · pedal
The Boss Monte Allums Modded MT-2 is a stock Boss MT-2 Metal Zone distortion pedal that has been professionally modified by Monte Allums, a respected boutique modding shop known for refining classic Boss circuits. The mod typically addresses common MT-2 criticisms — improving clarity, tightening low-end response, and refining the EQ to make the notoriously harsh, scooped stock circuit more usable and musical.
What stands out
“A strong choice for players who like the MT-2's core distortion character but want a more refined, professionally modded version”
— from the reviews
“Retains the underlying MT-2 platform's aggressive gain character while improving overall usability”
— from the reviews
“Primary use case is metal and hard rock players wanting the MT-2's aggressive gain structure with improved clarity and tonal control”
— from the community notes
“Standout strength is the Monte Allums mod itself, a respected name in the boutique pedal-modding community specifically known for improving classic Boss circuits”
— from the community notes
“The mod typically addresses common MT-2 criticisms — improving clarity, tightening low-end response, and refining the EQ to make the notoriously harsh, scooped stock circuit more usable and musical”
— from the listing
Trade-offs
“Addresses the stock MT-2's most common criticisms — harsh top end and excessive mid-scoop — with more refined, musical EQ response”
— from the reviews
- distortion
- aggressive
- clarity
- response
- musical
- low end
- top end
- mid
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Boss Monte Allums Modded MT-2 is commonly used in
- Metal
- Hard Rock
- Punk
cited
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. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Death Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Boss Monte Allums Modded MT-2
Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head
Revv
23% matchRevv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Blackstar St. James 100
Blackstar
23% matchBlackstar St. James 100's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Gibson GA-50
Gibson
20% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
What Gibson GA-50 brings here leans toward full — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Ampeg Rocket Bass 210
Ampeg
12% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
What Ampeg Rocket Bass 210 brings here leans toward warm — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Orange AD200B 200W Bass Head
Orange
12% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Orange AD200B 200W Bass Head's own warm character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Traynor DH15H
Traynor
12% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Traynor DH15H leans toward crunchy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Spirit of Vintage Nano
Hughes & Kettner
9% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Hughes & Kettner Spirit of Vintage Nano's own crunchy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
VHT Redline Combo 20w AV-RL20R
Vht
9% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
VHT Redline Combo 20w AV-RL20R leans toward crunchy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
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Pedals that stack with the Boss Monte Allums Modded MT-2
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
22% matchEarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Beetronics Nectar
Beetronics
22% matchBeetronics Nectar's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
MXR M193 GT-OD Overdrive
MXR
18% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
MXR M193 GT-OD Overdrive's own smooth character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS Fuzz Mary-K
JHS Pedals
17% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
JHS Fuzz Mary-K's own germanium character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Catalinbread SFT Ampeg Flip-Top Style Overdrive
Catalinbread
16% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
What Catalinbread SFT Ampeg Flip-Top Style Overdrive brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Mainframe Bit Crusher
Electro-Harmonix
14% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
What Electro-Harmonix Mainframe Bit Crusher brings here leans toward pristine — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
ThorpyFX The J Tweed-Style Overdrive was
ThorpyFX
12% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
ThorpyFX The J Tweed-Style Overdrive was leans toward warm, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
K Pedals Vintage Preamp
K Pedals
12% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
K Pedals Vintage Preamp leans toward warm, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
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Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
Demeter Compulator
Demeter
50% similarityShared character: high end, clarity, response
Vox Valvenergy Silk Drive
Vox
45% similarityShared character: response, distortion, aggressive playing
Origin Effects Cali76 Compact
Origin Effects
44% similarityShared character: high end
Roland Corp US LMB-3
Roland
41% similarityShared character: clarity, response
Chase Bliss Clean
Chase Bliss Audio
41% similarityShared character: distortion, aggressive playing
MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp
pedal
41% similarityShared character: gain
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Boss Monte Allums Modded MT-2?+
The closest matches in character are the Demeter Compulator, the Vox Valvenergy Silk Drive, the Origin Effects Cali76 Compact. Budget picks: MXR Dyna Comp, JHS 3 Series Compressor. Boutique upgrades: Orange King-Comp.
What pairs well with the Boss Monte Allums Modded MT-2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head, Blackstar St. James 100, Gibson GA-50 — Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Boss Monte Allums Modded MT-2 cost?+
Around $120.40 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).