The Catalinbread SFT V2 is a Catalinbread overdrive pedal, currently around $161.49. Close alternatives include the Klon KTR and the Wampler Pedals Tweed '57. It pairs well with the Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet and the Marshall Origin 20 Combo.
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.
- gain
- headroom
- warmth
- high gain
- low gain
- dynamic
- tonal versatility
- ampeg character
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Amps that pair well with the Catalinbread SFT V2
Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet
Friedman
26% matchRun Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some mid-forward
Marshall Origin 20 Combo
Marshall
24% matchMarshall Origin 20 Combo's crunchy fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800
Marshall
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800 brings the high gain it's missing
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchRun Ceriatone 2202H into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some high gain
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchRun Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some high gain
Vox MV50 Rock with 1x8 Cabinet
Vox
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Vox MV50 Rock with 1x8 Cabinet brings the high gain it's missing
Mesa Boogie Rectifier Badlander EL34/100 Head
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchRun Mesa Boogie Rectifier Badlander EL34/100 Head into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some high gain
Pedals that stack with the Catalinbread SFT V2
Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive
Fulltone
27% matchFulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive's fuzzy fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Way Huge Swollen Pickle
Way Huge
25% matchRun Way Huge Swollen Pickle into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
19% matchKeep Catalinbread SFT V2's high headroom voice out front: Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble goes after Catalinbread SFT V2 in the signal chain so its lush voice doesn't muddy it
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro
Pigtronix
13% matchPigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro leans toward sustaining, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Keeley Halo
Keeley
11% matchKeep Keeley Halo 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)
EarthQuaker Devices Towers
EarthQuaker Devices
11% matchRun EarthQuaker Devices Towers 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)
DOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive
Dod
tonal matchDOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Catalinbread SFT V2 delivers it
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Catalinbread SFT V2 gives it exactly that
Cheaper alternatives
MXR Super Badass Distortion
MXR
68% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, boost, warm
Caline CP-12 Blue Pure Sky
Caline
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Digitech DOD Boneshaker
Digitech
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar HT-Boost
Blackstar
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
GFI System Jonassus Overdrive
Gfi System
68% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, boost, compression
Fortin Amplification Natas
Fortin Amplification
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Crowther Hot Cake
Crowther
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Browne Amplification Carbon X
Browne Amplification
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Revv Amplification Mauler
Revv
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Beetronics OV-LE-Uva
Beetronics
91% similaritysimilar tone character
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Klon KTR
Klon
71% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, boost, headroom
Wampler Pedals Tweed '57
Wampler
70% similarityShared character: gain_control, high_gain_settings, compression
Dunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027
Dunlop
69% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, boost, transparent
Benson Amps Portable Distortion 424 MKII
Benson Amps
69% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, circuit, boost
Wampler Tumnus
Wampler
68% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, original, boost
Strymon Riverside
Strymon
68% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, boost, transparent
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Catalinbread SFT V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Klon KTR, the Wampler Pedals Tweed '57, the Dunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027. Budget picks: MXR Super Badass Distortion, Caline CP-12 Blue Pure Sky, Digitech DOD Boneshaker. Boutique upgrades: GFI System Jonassus Overdrive, Fortin Amplification Natas, Crowther Hot Cake.
What pairs well with the Catalinbread SFT V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet, Marshall Origin 20 Combo, Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800 — Run Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some mid-forward.
How much does the Catalinbread SFT V2 cost?+
Around $161.49 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).