The Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE is a Catalinbread fuzz pedal, currently around $135.99. Close alternatives include the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof and the Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium. It pairs well with the Marshall Superlead Guitar Amplifier Head and the Roland Cube Street.
Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE
Catalinbread · pedal
The Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE is a germanium version of the classic Mosrite Fuzzrite fuzz circuit from Portland, Oregon, capturing the spitty, buzzy, synth-like fuzz character of the 1960s Mosrite design with the warmth of germanium transistors. The Fuzzrite circuit produces a distinctive thin, buzzy fuzz that sits between a traditional silicon fuzz and an octave fuzz, with a characteristic synth-like upper harmonic emphasis. Associated with 1960s psych, garage, and surf sounds. The GE designation indicates the germanium transistor implementation. Made in Portland by Catalinbread.
- germanium
- synth
- thin
- garage
- transistor
- silicon
- warmth
- surf
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE is commonly used in
- Rock
- Experimental
- Garage Rock
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE
Marshall Superlead Guitar Amplifier Head
Marshall
26% matchWhere this leans thin, Marshall Superlead Guitar Amplifier Head answers back full
Roland Cube Street
Roland
26% matchWhere this leans thin, Roland Cube Street answers back full
Gibson EH-185
Gibson
tonal matchGibson EH-185's full balances out the thin tone
Mojotone Lite Classic Style 2x12 Extension Cabinet
Mojotone
tonal matchRun Mojotone Lite Classic Style 2x12 Extension Cabinet after it and the thin edge settles into something more full
Vox MV50 AC SET
Vox
tonal matchVox MV50 AC SET leans full right where the thin tone needs it
Laney LV300T 120W 2x12 Combo
Laney
tonal matchWhere this leans thin, Laney LV300T 120W 2x12 Combo answers back full
Blackstar St. James 100h,
Blackstar
tonal matchWhere this leans thin, Blackstar St. James 100h, answers back full
Blackstar St. James 50 Jared James Nichols Head
Blackstar
tonal matchRun Blackstar St. James 50 Jared James Nichols Head after it and the thin edge settles into something more full
Pedals that stack with the Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE
Amptweaker Big Rock Pro
Amptweaker
28% matchThe Fuzzrite GE's thin, garage-voiced germanium fuzz gives Big Rock Pro's fat, modern boost a thinner, more vintage edge to contrast against.
Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal
Boss
27% matchBoss HM-2 Heavy Metal leans full right where the thin tone needs it
ThorpyFX The fat general
ThorpyFX
23% matchThorpyFX The fat general leans toward warm, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Walrus Audio Fable
Walrus Audio
21% matchWalrus Audio Fable's full voice goes after Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE's own germanium character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
TC Electronic SCF Gold Stereo Chorus
TC Electronic
16% matchTC Electronic SCF Gold Stereo Chorus's analog warmth voice goes after Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE's own germanium character
FoxGear EchoSex
Foxgear
14% matchKeep FoxGear EchoSex after Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE in the signal chain, clear of Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Pigtronix Fat Drive
Pigtronix
tonal matchPigtronix Fat Drive's full balances out the thin tone
Wampler TCD Compulsion Drive
Wampler
tonal matchWhere this leans thin, Wampler TCD Compulsion Drive answers back full
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices
68% similarityShared character: big_muff, bright, warm
Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster
Dallas
67% similarityShared character: bright, warm
Dunlop Screamadelica Fuzz Face Distortion
Dunlop
66% similarityShared character: warm
Tru-Fi Two Face
Tru Fi
64% similarityShared character: big_muff, warm
Fairfield Circuitry 900 Fuzz
Fairfield Circuitry
64% similarityShared character: big_muff
Caroline Guitar Company Icarus V2
Caroline Guitar Company
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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EarthQuaker Devices Hoof
EarthQuaker Devices
69% similarityShared character: big_muff, warm
Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium
Dunlop
65% similaritySimilar voicing: germanium, thin
JHS Pedals JHS 1966 Italy Tone Bender
JHS Pedals
65% similaritySimilar voicing: germanium, thin
Catalinbread Fuzzrite Germanium
Catalinbread
95% similaritysimilar tone character
MXR Mdu JHM8
MXR
93% similaritysimilar tone character
SolidGoldFX If 6 Was 9 MKII
Solidgoldfx
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE?+
The closest matches in character are the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof, the Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium, the JHS Pedals JHS 1966 Italy Tone Bender. Budget picks: Catalinbread Fuzzrite Mini. Boutique upgrades: EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz, Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster, Dunlop Screamadelica Fuzz Face Distortion.
What pairs well with the Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Superlead Guitar Amplifier Head, Roland Cube Street, Gibson EH-185 — Where this leans thin, Marshall Superlead Guitar Amplifier Head answers back full.
How much does the Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE cost?+
Around $135.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).