The Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz is an Electro-Harmonix distortion pedal, currently around $69.95. Close alternatives include the Black Arts Toneworks -Fnord and the Silktone Overdrive Plus. It pairs well with the Friedman Dirty Shirley and the Laney Ironheart Foundry Leadtop 60W Head.
Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz
Electro-Harmonix · pedal
The Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen is a collaboration octave fuzz pedal developed between EHX and JHS, delivering a Muff-adjacent fuzz character with a blendable upper-octave harmonic that adds a singing, distinctive overtone layer to sustained notes. Unlike octave fuzzes that switch the octave fully on or off, the Lizard Queen allows continuous blending of the octave harmonic into the fuzz character, enabling subtle octave coloring at low blend settings or a full octave-dominant presence at maximum blend. Premier Guitar reviewed the Lizard Queen as very Muffish with excellent headroom for dynamic playing while still delivering screaming saturation.
What stands out
“, the Lizard Queen allows continuous blending of the octave harmonic into the fuzz character, enabling subtle octave coloring at low blend settings or a full octave-dominant presence at maximum blend”
— from the listing
“Muff-adjacent octave fuzz with a continuously variable octave blend control that produces subtle upper-octave coloring through to full octave-dominant character, distinct from fixed-on/off octave fuzzes”
— from the community notes
“The Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen is a collaboration octave fuzz pedal developed between EHX and JHS, delivering a Muff-adjacent fuzz character with a blendable upper-octave harmonic that adds a singing, distinctive overtone layer to sustai…”
— from the listing
“Premier Guitar reviewed the Lizard Queen as very Muffish with excellent headroom for dynamic playing while still delivering screaming saturation”
— from the listing
“The variable octave blend enables use across contexts from subtle coloring to full octave-lead playing”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“players who want simple”
— from the reviews
- octave
- octave fuzz
- harmonic
- muff
- headroom
- coloring
- subtle
- full
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz is commonly used in
- Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Shoegaze
- Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Psychedelic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Stoner Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Friedman
24% matchFriedman Dirty Shirley leans this high headroom tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Laney Ironheart Foundry Leadtop 60W Head
Laney
24% matchInto a high headroom tone, Laney Ironheart Foundry Leadtop 60W Head brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head leans this high headroom tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a high headroom tone, Ceriatone 2202H brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a high headroom tone, Synergy SL2 Module brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W
Bogner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a high headroom tone, Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W brings a pull toward saturated that's missing
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II leans this high headroom tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
ENGL Special Edition E670
Engl
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
ENGL Special Edition E670 leans this high headroom tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz
Airis Effects SPEC-Defier
Airis Effects
22% matchInto a high headroom tone, Airis Effects SPEC-Defier brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Eons
Walrus Audio
20% matchInto a high headroom tone, Walrus Audio Eons brings a pull toward fuzzy that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Universal Audio 1176 Compressor
Universal Audio
15% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (high headroom → compressed)
Universal Audio 1176 Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Boss BF-2 Flanger after Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Binson Echorec Delay
Binson
8% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Binson Echorec Delay after Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Eventide Modulated Delay
Eventide
7% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Eventide Modulated Delay's modulated voice goes after Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz's own octave character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a high headroom tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings a pull toward fuzzy that's missing
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Donner Big Mouth Distortion brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Boutique & premium upgrades
Malekko Helium MKI
Malekko
54% similarityShared character: one octave
Suhr Rufus
Suhr
54% similarityShared character: one octave, full
Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion
pedal
51% similarityShared character: one octave
EarthQuaker Devices Life Pedal V3
EarthQuaker Devices
51% similarityShared character: one octave, headroom, full
Catalinbread Giygas
Catalinbread
46% similarityShared character: one octave, alternative, full
JHS Colour Box V2
JHS Pedals
44% similarityShared character: one octave, headroom, subtle
Similar character
Black Arts Toneworks -Fnord
Black Arts Toneworks
63% similarityShared character: blend, tight tracking, one octave
Silktone Overdrive Plus
Silktone
49% similarityShared character: tight tracking, singing, full
Dunlop JHW2
Dunlop
48% similarityShared character: one octave, lead
Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost
Electro-Harmonix
45% similarityShared character: presence, full, lead
ProCo RAT 2
Proco
43% similarityShared character: lead playing, singing, subtle
Catalinbread Katzenkonig
Catalinbread
43% similarityShared character: one octave, full
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz?+
The closest matches in character are the Black Arts Toneworks -Fnord, the Silktone Overdrive Plus, the Dunlop JHW2. Boutique upgrades: Malekko Helium MKI, Suhr Rufus, Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion.
What pairs well with the Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman Dirty Shirley, Laney Ironheart Foundry Leadtop 60W Head, Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head — Friedman Dirty Shirley leans this high headroom tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz cost?+
Around $69.95 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).