The Carl Martin Purple Moon V2 is a Carl Martin fuzz pedal, currently around $113.35. Close alternatives include the Carl Martin Purple Moon and the Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion. It pairs well with the Hiwatt Custom DR20H and the Marshall JCM800 2203.
Carl Martin Purple Moon V2
Carl Martin · pedal
The Carl Martin Purple Moon V2 is a dual-function pedal combining a modulated vibrato and vibe circuit with an independent fuzz section, produced by the Danish boutique effects manufacturer. The vibe section creates a swirling optical-style pitch and amplitude modulation while the fuzz delivers vintage-style saturation. Each section has independent controls and can be used separately or together, effectively operating as two distinct pedals in one housing. The Purple Moon is suited for psychedelic rock, retro blues, and experimental players seeking classic 1960s tone tools in a modern footprint.
- fuzz
- vintage
- thick
- modulation
- saturation
- psychedelic
- blues
- optical
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Carl Martin Purple Moon V2 is commonly used in
- Rock
- Experimental
- Blues
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Psychedelic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Carl Martin Purple Moon V2
Pedals that stack with the Carl Martin Purple Moon V2
Z.Vex Super Hard On
Zvex
19% matchPut Z.Vex Super Hard On in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo
Caroline Guitar Company
18% matchCaroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo's clean boost voice goes after Carl Martin Purple Moon V2 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Carl Martin Purple Moon V2's own fuzzy character
MXR Micro Amp
MXR
18% matchRun fuzzy into MXR Micro Amp for more clean boost on top
Strymon OB.1 Bass
Strymon
14% matchStrymon OB.1 Bass leans toward clean boost, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Cusack Music Delay TME
Cusack Music
13% matchRun Cusack Music Delay TME after Carl Martin Purple Moon V2 in the signal chain, clear of Carl Martin Purple Moon V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1
Walrus Audio
11% matchRun Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1 after Carl Martin Purple Moon V2 in the signal chain, clear of Carl Martin Purple Moon V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchPut EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchPut EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices
70% similarityShared character: full, fuzz, warm
EarthQuaker Devices Park Fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices
68% similarityShared character: full, fuzz, thickness
Fjord Fuzz Froy Uni-Vibe
Fjord Fuzz
67% similarityShared character: fuzz, modulation, blues_players
Eventide Riptide Drive E Vibe
Eventide
66% similarityShared character: vibrato, modulation, warm
Fjord Fuzz Frei Uni-Vibe New from Auhtorized Dealer
Fjord Fuzz
64% similarityShared character: vibrato, fuzz, modulation
MXR CSP038 Brown Acid Fuzz
MXR
64% similarityShared character: fuzz, vintage_charm, boutique_stuff
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Carl Martin Purple Moon
Carl Martin
73% similarity“The Carl Martin Purple Moon V2 is a dual-function pedal combining a modulated vibrato and vibe circuit with an independent fuzz section”
Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion
pedal
70% similarityShared character: sturdy_design, vibrato, fuzz
DOD Carcosa
Dod
70% similarityShared character: players, full, fuzz
Univox UD-50 Uni-Drive
pedal
69% similarityShared character: full, thickness, warm
Maxon OD808
Maxon
69% similarityShared character: sturdy_design, warm, blues_players
Subdecay Harmonic Antagonizer Fuzz
Subdecay
68% similarityShared character: fuzz, thickness, warm
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Carl Martin Purple Moon V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Carl Martin Purple Moon, the Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion, the DOD Carcosa. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Triangle Big Muff Pi, Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi. Boutique upgrades: EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz, EarthQuaker Devices Park Fuzz, Fjord Fuzz Froy Uni-Vibe.
What pairs well with the Carl Martin Purple Moon V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Hiwatt Custom DR20H, Marshall JCM800 2203, Z.Vex Super Hard On — Feed a saturated signal into Hiwatt Custom DR20H and it comes out closer to tight.
How much does the Carl Martin Purple Moon V2 cost?+
Around $113.35 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).