The Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz/Booster is a Crazy Tube Circuits fuzz pedal, currently around $275. Close alternatives include the Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation OC41 and the Benson Amps Germanium Preamp (Boost). It pairs well with the Dumble Steel String Singer and the PRS Archon.
Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz/Booster
Crazy Tube Circuits · pedal
The Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz Booster is a multi-mode germanium fuzz and treble booster pedal from the Greek boutique builder, using NOS germanium transistors across six selectable fuzz and boost modes. The circuit covers four different fuzz voicings, a treble booster mode, and a custom combination mode, providing wide tonal variety from a single compact pedal. Touch sensitivity and guitar volume cleanup are exceptional across modes. Suited for blues, classic rock, psychedelic, and vintage fuzz players seeking an authentic multi-mode germanium tool.
- germanium
- transistor
- boost
- sensitivity
- vintage
- warmth
- psychedelic
- blues
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz/Booster is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Blues
- Rock
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz/Booster
Dumble Steel String Singer
Dumble
27% matchDumble Steel String Singer's smooth balances out the bright tone
PRS Archon
PRS
24% matchWhere this leans bright, PRS Archon answers back smooth
Fender Prosonic
amplifier
tonal matchRun Fender Prosonic after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Gibson GA-50
Gibson
tonal matchGibson GA-50 leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp
Orange
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp answers back warm
Orange Terror Bass
Orange
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Orange Terror Bass answers back warm
Orange Little Bass Thing
Orange
tonal matchOrange Little Bass Thing's warm balances out the bright tone
Fuchs ODS II Custom 25/50 Combo
Fuchs
tonal matchFuchs ODS II Custom 25/50 Combo's warm balances out the bright tone
Pedals that stack with the Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz/Booster
One Control Strawberry Red Overdrive
One Control
21% matchOne Control Strawberry Red Overdrive leans smooth right where the bright tone needs it
Electronic Audio Experiments Surveyor V2.5
Electronic Audio Experiments
20% matchWhere this leans bright, Electronic Audio Experiments Surveyor V2.5 answers back warm
Behringer Chorus Symphony
Behringer
19% matchBehringer Chorus Symphony's smooth voice goes after Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz/Booster in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz/Booster's own germanium character
Suhr Woodshed
Suhr
17% matchWhat Suhr Woodshed brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Mooer woodverb
Mooer
13% matchMooer woodverb's warm voice goes after Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz/Booster in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz/Booster's own germanium character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler
pedal
11% matchKeep Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz/Booster's germanium voice out front: Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler goes after Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz/Booster in the signal chain so its warm voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Orange - Vintage Distortion
Orange
tonal matchOrange - Vintage Distortion leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive answers back smooth
Cheaper alternatives
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Germanium
EarthQuaker Devices
73% similarityShared character: sensitivity, circuit, classic_rock
Dunlop Screamadelica Fuzz Face Distortion
Dunlop
72% similarityShared character: pedal, sensitivity, touch
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices
71% similarityShared character: pedal, treble, classic_rock
Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium
Dunlop
71% similarityShared character: sensitivity, noise, touch
Catalinbread Silver Kiss Reissue
Catalinbread
69% similarityShared character: single_coils, live_performances, treble
Mission Engineering Delta III GE Germanium Fuzz
Mission Engineering
65% similarityShared character: sensitivity, touch, warm
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation OC41
Crazy Tube Circuits
74% similarityShared character: single_coils, sensitivity, circuit
Benson Amps Germanium Preamp (Boost)
Benson Amps
72% similarityShared character: single_coils, sensitivity, treble
MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz
MXR
70% similarityShared character: sensitivity, touch, classic_rock
King Tone Guitar Mini Fuzz V2
King Tone
66% similarityShared character: sensitivity, touch, warm
Benson Amps Stonk Box Automatic Thermal Bias Fuzz
Benson Amps
64% similarityShared character: sensitivity, circuit, pedal
ThorpyFX Six Zero
ThorpyFX
63% similarityShared character: pedal, classic_rock, vintage_charm
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz/Booster?+
The closest matches in character are the Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation OC41, the Benson Amps Germanium Preamp (Boost), the MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz. Budget picks: EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Germanium, Dunlop Screamadelica Fuzz Face Distortion, EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz. Boutique upgrades: Klon Centaur, Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster.
What pairs well with the Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz/Booster?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Dumble Steel String Singer, PRS Archon, Fender Prosonic — Dumble Steel String Singer's smooth balances out the bright tone.
How much does the Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz/Booster cost?+
Around $275 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).