The Catalinbread SFT V2 is a Catalinbread overdrive pedal, currently around $159.35. Close alternatives include the Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus and the Wampler Pedals Tweed '57. It pairs well with the Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube and the Marshall JCM900 2100.

Catalinbread SFT V2

Catalinbread · pedal

The Catalinbread SFT V2 is the second-generation version of the Ampeg Portaflex-inspired SFT overdrive from Portland, Oregon, with refined circuit improvements over the original SFT for improved dynamic response, better control over the gain character, and expanded tonal versatility. The V2 preserves the essential Ampeg warmth, deep low-end, and natural compression while addressing the original design with enhanced headroom and improved control range. Made in Portland by Catalinbread.

What stands out

  • “deep low-end”

    — from the listing

  • “At high gain the V2 maintains the Ampeg character with better control over the low-end behavior,”

    — from the reviews

  • “Used for the same bass and guitar applications as the original SFT but with the V2 improvements providing more control over the gain character and improved low-end management at high gain settings”

    — from the community notes

  • “The Catalinbread SFT V2 is the second-generation version of the Ampeg Portaflex-inspired SFT overdrive from Portland, Oregon, with refined circuit improvements over the original SFT for improved dynamic response, better control over the gai…”

    — from the listing

  • “At low gain settings the V2 is more transparent and headroom-heavy than the original, which extends the usable clean boost range”

    — from the reviews

  • low end
  • high gain
  • headroom
  • warmth
  • low gain
  • dynamic
  • gain
  • dynamic response
$159.35View on Reverb

Price updated Oct 23, 2026

Genres the Catalinbread SFT V2 is commonly used in

  • Blues
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Alternative
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Metal
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Rock
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  • Country
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Amps that pair well with the Catalinbread SFT V2

Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube

Engl

22% match
$3169.99via Reverb

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

Marshall JCM900 2100

Marshall

21% match
$799.95via Reverb

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

Into a transparent tone, Marshall JCM900 2100 brings a pull toward mid-forward that's missing

Comes later in the signal chain

Ceriatone 2202H

Ceriatone

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Ceriatone 2202H leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own

Synergy SL2 Module

Synergy

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Synergy SL2 Module leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own

Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head

Friedman

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Into a transparent tone, Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head brings a pull toward high gain that's missing

ENGL Special Edition E670

Engl

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Into a transparent tone, ENGL Special Edition E670 brings a pull toward high gain that's missing

Engl 120 E610 MK II

Engl

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Engl 120 E610 MK II leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own

Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII NEO 50W 2x12 Combo

Orange

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Into a transparent tone, Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII NEO 50W 2x12 Combo brings a pull toward high gain that's missing

Pedals that stack with the Catalinbread SFT V2

EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas

EarthQuaker Devices

20% match

Into a transparent tone, EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas brings a pull toward high gain that's missing

Comes later in the signal chain

Wren and Cuff Box of War OG

Wren And Cuff

20% match
$297.57via Reverb

Into a transparent tone, Wren and Cuff Box of War OG brings a pull toward fuzzy that's missing

Comes later in the signal chain

Boss BF-2 Flanger

Boss

14% match
$100via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run Boss BF-2 Flanger after Catalinbread SFT V2 in the signal chain, clear of Catalinbread SFT V2's own gain stage

Comes later in the signal chain

Boss BC-1X

Boss

12% match

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Boss BC-1X's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Boss RV-6 Reverb

Boss

7% match
$141.34via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run Boss RV-6 Reverb after Catalinbread SFT V2 in the signal chain, clear of Catalinbread SFT V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Boss DD-200 Digital Delay

Boss

7% match
$237.43via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep Boss DD-200 Digital Delay after Catalinbread SFT V2 in the signal chain, clear of Catalinbread SFT V2'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 match
$203.84via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 leans this transparent tone toward fuzzy, which it doesn't make on its own

Warm Audio Jet Phaser

Warm Audio

tonal match
$109.24via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

Put Warm Audio Jet Phaser after Catalinbread SFT V2: modulation sits after the gain for a defined swirl

Cheaper alternatives

Dunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027

Dunlop

57% similarity
$140.51via Reverb

Shared character: high gain settings, boost, transparent

MXR Timmy Overdrive

MXR

52% similarity
$140.51via Reverb

Shared character: original, compression, warm

MXR CSP039 Duke of Tone Overdrive

Dunlop

51% similarity
$139.36via Reverb

Shared character: boost, compression, warm

Tone City Dry Martini

Tone City

50% similarity
$50.81via Reverb

Shared character: high gain settings, boost, transparent

EarthQuaker Devices Zoar

EarthQuaker Devices

50% similarity
$129via Reverb

Shared character: high gain settings, standout, circuit

Carl Martin DC Drive V3

Carl Martin

50% similarity
$115.35via Reverb

Shared character: high gain settings, circuit, boost

Boutique & premium upgrades

Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive

Beetronics

54% similarity
$230via Reverb

Shared character: high gain settings, circuit, boost

Crowther Hot Cake

Crowther

51% similarity
$209.21via Reverb

Shared character: high gain settings, boost, transparent

Beetronics Overhive Medium Gain Overdrive

Beetronics

91% similarity
$230via Reverb

similar tone character

Beetronics OV-LE-Uva

Beetronics

91% similarity
$249.66via Reverb

similar tone character

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Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus

Dunlop

59% similarity

Shared character: high gain settings, circuit, boost

Wampler Pedals Tweed '57

Wampler

58% similarity

Shared character: gain control, high gain settings, compression

Benson Amps Portable Distortion 424 MKII

Benson Amps

58% similarity
$199via Reverb

Shared character: high gain settings, circuit, boost

Tech 21 Tri-O.D.

Tech 21

56% similarity

Shared character: high gain settings, boost, warm

REVV G4 V2 Distortion

Revv

56% similarity
$195.39via Reverb

Shared character: original, high gain settings

JHS Morning Glory

JHS Pedals

53% similarity

Shared character: high gain settings, boost, headroom

See all alternatives to the Catalinbread SFT V2 (cheaper + boutique) →

Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Catalinbread SFT V2?+

The closest matches in character are the Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus, the Wampler Pedals Tweed '57, the Benson Amps Portable Distortion 424 MKII. Budget picks: Dunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027, MXR Timmy Overdrive, MXR CSP039 Duke of Tone Overdrive. Boutique upgrades: Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive, Crowther Hot Cake, Beetronics Overhive Medium Gain Overdrive.

What pairs well with the Catalinbread SFT V2?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube, Marshall JCM900 2100, Ceriatone 2202H — Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own.

How much does the Catalinbread SFT V2 cost?+

Around $159.35 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).

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