The Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2 is a Crazy Tube Circuits distortion pedal, currently around $183.01. Close alternatives include the Caroline Guitar Company "The Blues" Transistor Tone Enhancer/Overdrive and the Fulltone OCD V2. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2
Crazy Tube Circuits · pedal
The Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2 is the updated version of the Greek boutique builder's MOSFET-cascaded overdrive pedal, voiced to blend the tonal character of two British amplifiers. The Ziggy uses cascaded MOSFET gain stages to deliver warm, organic overdrive with excellent pick sensitivity and touch response, combining the voicing of British amp midrange character with a simple three-control layout of Volume, Tone, and Gain. Backing off the pick attack yields clean but lightly overdriven tones. Suited for blues, indie, and classic rock players wanting British amp-inspired overdrive character.
- british
- overdrive
- mosfet
- gain
- sensitivity
- boutique
- pick attack
- blues
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2 is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Blues
- Indie
- Indie Rock
- Blues Rock
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Amps that pair well with the Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo
Mesa Boogie
22% matchMesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7 supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone 2202H supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Jose LTD supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Pedals that stack with the Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2
Fjord Fuzz Berserk
Fjord Fuzz
23% matchWhat Fjord Fuzz Berserk brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Suhr Rufus Reloaded
Suhr
23% matchSuhr Rufus Reloaded's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Electro-Harmonix Bad
Electro-Harmonix
17% matchElectro-Harmonix Bad's low gain voice goes after Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2's own dynamic character
Wren and Cuff Gold Comp
Wren And Cuff
11% matchWhat Wren and Cuff Gold Comp brings here leans toward germanium — that's worth building a pairing around
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
8% matchKeep Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander after Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2 in the signal chain, clear of Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Meris Polymoon
Meris
8% matchKeep Meris Polymoon after Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2 in the signal chain, clear of Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings fuzz into a clean, transparent tone
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchCrazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2 leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz wants
Cheaper alternatives
MXR M249 Super Badass Dynamic O.D.
MXR
72% similarityShared character: pick_attack, touch, subtle
Maxon OD808
Maxon
70% similarityShared character: touch, response, stage
DigiTech DOD Gunslinger Mosfet Distortion
Digitech
66% similarityShared character: response, warm, gain
Fulltone Fulldrive 2 MOSFET
Fulltone
93% similaritysimilar tone character
DOD 250 Overdrive Preamp
Digitech
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Caroline Guitar Company "The Blues" Transistor Tone Enhancer/Overdrive
Caroline Guitar Company
71% similarityShared character: blues_players, tonal_character, pick_attack
Fulltone OCD V2
Fulltone
71% similarityShared character: voicing, pick_attack, touch
Strymon Riverside
Strymon
70% similarityShared character: pick_attack, touch, stage
Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy Overdrive
Crazy Tube Circuits
70% similarity“is the updated version of the Greek boutique builder's MOSFET-cascaded overdrive pedal, voiced to blend the tonal character of two British amplifiers.”
Warm Audio Warmdrive
Warm Audio
70% similarityShared character: pick_attack, touch, stage
Fulltone OCD
Fulltone
70% similarityShared character: pick_attack, volume, touch
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Caroline Guitar Company "The Blues" Transistor Tone Enhancer/Overdrive, the Fulltone OCD V2, the Strymon Riverside. Budget picks: MXR M249 Super Badass Dynamic O.D., Maxon OD808, DigiTech DOD Gunslinger Mosfet Distortion. Boutique upgrades: Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster, Empress Driv, Benson Amps Preamp.
What pairs well with the Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo, Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2 cost?+
Around $183.01 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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