The Catalinbread Giygas is a Catalinbread overdrive pedal, currently around $129.99. Close alternatives include the Catalinbread Katzenkonig and the Catalinbread Giygas Gold. It pairs well with the Hiwatt Custom DR20H and the Hiwatt DR103H.
Catalinbread Giygas
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The Catalinbread Giygas is a Super Fuzz-inspired fuzz pedal from Portland, Oregon, based on the Univox Super Fuzz circuit that produces the distinctive octave-fuzz character of the late 1960s and 1970s. The Super Fuzz circuit generates both fundamental and octave-up frequencies simultaneously, producing a massive, harmonically complex fuzz with a distinct octave shimmer. Associated with The Who's Pete Townshend and the classic Super Fuzz tones of hard psych and early heavy rock. Named after the RPG villain GIYGAS. Made in Portland by Catalinbread.
- octave
- massive
- shimmer
- fundamental
- fuzz
- heavy rock
- big muff
- saturation
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Catalinbread Giygas is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- Stoner Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Noise Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Doom Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Catalinbread Giygas
Hiwatt Custom DR20H
Hiwatt
46% matchThe Hiwatt's punchy, bright headroom gives the Giygas' massive, shimmering fuzz a defined amp voice to push into.
Hiwatt DR103H
Hiwatt
45% matchInto the Hiwatt's high-headroom, articulate clean, the Giygas's massive octave-fuzz has room to bloom instead of choking early.
3rd Power Dragon 25 112 Combo
3rd Power
32% matchThe Dragon 25's saggy Plexi breakup gives the Giygas's massive, harmonically complex octave saturation a natural amp behind it instead of raw pedal harshness.
Orange Marcus King MK Ultra Head
Orange
25% matchPut Catalinbread Giygas in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Marshall 2555X Silver Jubilee
Marshall
24% matchCatalinbread Giygas layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Marshall Reverse Jubilee 20W 1x12 Combo
Marshall
24% matchCatalinbread Giygas leans toward octave, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Orange Crush Pro CR60C
Orange
23% matchRun mid-forward into Catalinbread Giygas for more fuzzy on top
Ceriatone JTM45 MkII
Ceriatone
23% matchPut Catalinbread Giygas in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Pedals that stack with the Catalinbread Giygas
Electro-Harmonix Bad
Electro-Harmonix
26% matchCatalinbread Giygas layers octave onto an already fuzzy signal
Morley Power Fuzz Wah
Morley
26% matchPut Catalinbread Giygas in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward octave
Suhr Rufus
Suhr
25% matchStack the Rufus' own acclaimed octave fuzz with the Giygas' massive, shimmering octave fuzz for two very different flavors of the same trick.
Ibanez Tube Screamer
Ibanez
25% matchThe Screamer's mid-forward boost can tighten the Giygas' massive, shimmering fuzz ahead of it.
Catalinbread Elements Distortion
Catalinbread
24% matchStack the Giygas' massive octave fuzz into the Elements Distortion's thick gain for a heavier, more harmonically complex wall of sound.
Wren and Cuff Eye See '78 Muff Style Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
24% matchPut Catalinbread Giygas in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward octave
Walrus Audio Eons
Walrus Audio
24% matchStack the Giygas' massive, shimmering octave fuzz on the Eons' low-gain platform for two fuzz characters at once, not just more of the same.
Dunlop MDU JCT95
Dunlop
24% matchCatalinbread Giygas layers octave onto an already fuzzy signal
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Op-Amp Big Muff
Electro-Harmonix
72% similarityShared character: 1960s, big_muff, fuzz
Electro-Harmonix J Mascis Ram's Head Big Muff
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarityShared character: volume, big_muff, hard_rock
Catalinbread Giygas 2k
Catalinbread
70% similarity“is a variation of the Giygas Super Fuzz-based fuzz from Portland, Oregon, voiced differently from the original Giygas”
Boutique & premium upgrades
Univox Super-Fuzz
Univox
72% similarityShared character: pete_townshend, 1960s, each_note
JHS Pedals JHS Coyote Octave Moonrock
JHS Pedals
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Tru-Fi Colordriver 18V Version
Tru Fi
92% similaritysimilar tone character
EarthQuaker Devices Data Corrupter
EarthQuaker Devices
91% similaritysimilar tone character
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Death By Audio Fuzz War
Death By Audio
91% similaritysimilar tone character
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Catalinbread Katzenkonig
Catalinbread
71% similarityShared character: each_note, hard_rock, one_octave
Catalinbread Giygas Gold
Catalinbread
70% similarity“The Gold edition shares the identical circuit with the standard Giygas, distinguishing itself only by its finish”
Catalinbread Giygas Fuzz EQ
Catalinbread
70% similarity“is a version of the Giygas Super Fuzz-based fuzz from Portland, Oregon, with an additional EQ section”
Way Huge Electronics Swollen Pickle MKII Jumbo Fuzz
Way Huge
68% similarityShared character: 1960s, big_muff, hard_rock
Red Witch Fuzz God II
Red Witch
92% similaritysimilar tone character
EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas
EarthQuaker Devices
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Catalinbread Giygas?+
The closest matches in character are the Catalinbread Katzenkonig, the Catalinbread Giygas Gold, the Catalinbread Giygas Fuzz EQ. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Op-Amp Big Muff, Electro-Harmonix J Mascis Ram's Head Big Muff, Catalinbread Giygas 2k. Boutique upgrades: Univox Super-Fuzz, JHS Pedals JHS Coyote Octave Moonrock, Tru-Fi Colordriver 18V Version.
What pairs well with the Catalinbread Giygas?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Hiwatt Custom DR20H, Hiwatt DR103H, 3rd Power Dragon 25 112 Combo — The Hiwatt's punchy, bright headroom gives the Giygas' massive, shimmering fuzz a defined amp voice to push into..
How much does the Catalinbread Giygas cost?+
Around $129.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).