The Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2 is a Crazy Tube Circuits reverb pedal, currently around $309.69. Close alternatives include the Universal Audio Golden Reverberator and the Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale. It pairs well with the Marshall Origin 20 Combo and the Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo.
Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2
Crazy Tube Circuits · pedal
The Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2 is the improved second generation of the White Whale spring reverb and tremolo combination pedal. Features a 3-spring reverb tank with an upgraded power amp for increased headroom and wider frequency response, three reverb size options (short-medium 2-spring, medium-long 2-spring, long 3-spring), Dwell and Tone (wet-only) controls, and Volume with up to +20dB boost. Three tremolo modes: Tube, Opto, and Harmonic with Speed and Intensity. Independent footswitches for each effect section, selectable effects order, expression control for reverb mix and tremolo speed. 9V DC 180mA.
- reverb
- spring reverb
- tremolo
- tank
- spring
- harmonic
- mix
- tube
Good for
- Live
- Studio
- Worship
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2 is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2
Marshall Origin 20 Combo
Marshall
22% matchInto a high headroom tone, Marshall Origin 20 Combo brings the crunchy it's missing
Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo
Blackstar
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo gives it high gain to fill it with
EVH Iconic 15W
Evh
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, EVH Iconic 15W brings the high gain it's missing
Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W
Bogner
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W gives it high gain to fill it with
Hiwatt Crunch 150R 112C
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Crunch 150R 112C's medium gain fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Blackstar HTV40MK3 40 Watt
Blackstar
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Blackstar HTV40MK3 40 Watt gives it crunchy to fill it with
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Ceriatone 2202H brings the high gain it's missing
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Pedals that stack with the Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2
Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31
Tone City
22% matchTone City Model B Distortion TC-T31's high gain fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive
Fulltone
22% matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Outlaw Effects RockerBox
Outlaw Effects
18% matchKeep Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2's spring voice out front: Outlaw Effects RockerBox goes after Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2 in the signal chain so its crunchy voice doesn't muddy it
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Maestro
16% matchKeep Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter after Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2 in the signal chain, clear of Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2's own gain stage
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz brings the high gain it's missing
Beetronics Nectar
Beetronics
tonal matchRun Beetronics Nectar into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter brings the fuzzy it's missing
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Max
Electro-Harmonix
71% similarityShared character: tank, reverb, mix
Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Neo
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarityShared character: tank, reverb
J. Rockett Boing
J Rockett
67% similarityShared character: tank, reverb, analog
Wampler Reflection
Wampler
66% similarityShared character: blues_players, reverb
Laney Black Country Customs Secret Path Reverb
Laney
66% similarityShared character: tank, reverb, volume
Keeley Hooke
Keeley
97% similaritysimilar tone character
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Universal Audio Golden Reverberator
Universal Audio
70% similarityShared character: tank, reverb, mix
Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale
Crazy Tube Circuits
70% similarity“The Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2 is the improved second generation of the White Whale spring reverb and tremolo combination pedal.”
Strymon blueSky Reverberator
pedal
67% similarityShared character: reverb, mix, vintage_charm
Benson Amps Tall Bird Plus
Benson Amps
97% similaritysimilar tone character
Subdecay Super Spring Theory Reverb
Subdecay
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Source Audio True Spring
Source Audio
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Universal Audio Golden Reverberator, the Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale, the Strymon blueSky Reverberator. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Max, Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Neo, J. Rockett Boing.
What pairs well with the Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Origin 20 Combo, Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo, EVH Iconic 15W — Into a high headroom tone, Marshall Origin 20 Combo brings the crunchy it's missing.
How much does the Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2 cost?+
Around $309.69 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).