The Dunlop MXR® Wylde Audio Overdrive WA44 is a Dunlop overdrive pedal, currently around $139.99. Close alternatives include the Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII and the Fender Godzilla Distortion Limited Edition. It pairs well with the Marshall JCM900 2100 and the Marshall JCM800 2203.
Dunlop MXR® Wylde Audio Overdrive WA44
Dunlop · pedal
The MXR Zakk Wylde Overdrive WA44 is a signature overdrive pedal developed in collaboration with Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society and former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist, voiced to replicate the driven tone Wylde produces from his overdriven Marshall amplifiers. The WA44 delivers a high-gain, aggressive overdrive character suited to hard rock and heavy metal playing in the style associated with Wylde, known for massive sustained lead tones and crushing rhythm guitar. The pedal targets players who want an authentic Zakk Wylde reference tone in a compact, stage-ready format.
- high gain
- overdrive
- aggressive
- massive
- hard rock
- metal
- tonal versatility
- lead
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Dunlop MXR® Wylde Audio Overdrive WA44 is commonly used in
- Hard Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Metal
- Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Amps that pair well with the Dunlop MXR® Wylde Audio Overdrive WA44
Marshall JCM900 2100
Marshall
28% matchMarshall JCM900 2100 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Marshall JCM800 2203
Marshall
28% matchStack Marshall JCM800 2203 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Traynor BB115
Traynor
tonal matchTraynor BB115 pushes a high gain tone toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 212 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Egnater Renegade 65 4x10 Combo
Egnater
tonal matchStack Egnater Renegade 65 4x10 Combo on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight
Phil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Phil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 410 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Pedals that stack with the Dunlop MXR® Wylde Audio Overdrive WA44
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
19% matchRun Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress after Dunlop MXR® Wylde Audio Overdrive WA44 in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop MXR® Wylde Audio Overdrive WA44's own gain stage
Suhr Shiba Drive
Suhr
18% matchFeed a high gain signal into Suhr Shiba Drive and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Browne Amplification Gritador
Browne Amplification
18% matchFeed a high gain signal into Browne Amplification Gritador and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2
Hungry Robot
16% matchPut Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2 after Dunlop MXR® Wylde Audio Overdrive WA44 in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop MXR® Wylde Audio Overdrive WA44's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Hungry Robot The Borderland
Hungry Robot
16% matchPut Hungry Robot The Borderland after Dunlop MXR® Wylde Audio Overdrive WA44 in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop MXR® Wylde Audio Overdrive WA44's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Warm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor
Warm Audio
14% matchWarm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Benson Amps Delay PT2399 Echo
Benson Amps
tonal matchBenson Amps Delay PT2399 Echo is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Dunlop MXR® Wylde Audio Overdrive WA44 gives it exactly that — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Beetronics Wannabee
Beetronics
tonal matchBeetronics Wannabee's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Dunlop MXR® Wylde Audio Overdrive WA44 delivers it
Cheaper alternatives
Maxon OD808
Maxon
72% similarityShared character: hard_rock, guitar, style
Boss DS-1 Distortion (Japan, 1980s)
pedal
68% similarityShared character: hard_rock, lead, alternative
Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal
Boss
68% similarityShared character: aggressive_playing, metal
NuX Metal Core
Nux
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Friedman IR-J Jake E. Lee Preamp
Friedman
70% similarityShared character: hard_rock, touch, lead
Wampler Dracarys
Wampler
69% similarityShared character: guitar, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster
Dallas
69% similarityShared character: hard_rock, lead, metal
Friedman BE-OD Deluxe
Friedman
68% similarityShared character: hard_rock, high_gain_settings, metal
Malekko Fetish MKII
Malekko
94% similaritysimilar tone character
J. Rockett 10 Ton Hammer Overdrive
J Rockett
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII
Sola Sound
69% similarityShared character: hard_rock, aggressive_playing, lead
Fender Godzilla Distortion Limited Edition
Fender
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Carl Martin Heavy Drive
Carl Martin
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar Distx
Blackstar
94% similaritysimilar tone character
JHS Pedals Hard Drive Distortion
JHS Pedals
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Joyo Uzi Distortion
Joyo
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dunlop MXR® Wylde Audio Overdrive WA44?+
The closest matches in character are the Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII, the Fender Godzilla Distortion Limited Edition, the Carl Martin Heavy Drive. Budget picks: Maxon OD808, Boss DS-1 Distortion (Japan, 1980s), Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal. Boutique upgrades: Friedman IR-J Jake E. Lee Preamp, Wampler Dracarys, Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster.
What pairs well with the Dunlop MXR® Wylde Audio Overdrive WA44?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall JCM900 2100, Marshall JCM800 2203, Traynor BB115 — Marshall JCM900 2100 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward.
How much does the Dunlop MXR® Wylde Audio Overdrive WA44 cost?+
Around $139.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).