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 Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost. It pairs well with the Marshall JCM900 2100 and the Ceriatone 2202H.
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.
- octave
- harmonic
- muff
- headroom
- coloring
- subtle
- full
- singing
Price updated Aug 27, 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
Marshall JCM900 2100
Marshall
27% matchMarshall JCM900 2100's mid-forward fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Ceriatone 2202H gives it high gain to fill it with
Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo
Blackstar
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo brings the high gain it's missing
EVH Iconic 15W
Evh
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — EVH Iconic 15W gives it high gain to fill it with
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Synergy SL2 Module gives it high gain to fill it with
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 gives it high gain to fill it with
Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W
Bogner
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W brings the high gain it's missing
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Phil X Signature's high gain fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz
Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3
Carl Martin
16% matchCarl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3's high gain fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
16% matchInto a high headroom tone, Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz brings the fuzzy it's missing
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Maestro
12% matchMaestro PS-1A Phase Shifter's lush 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
Universal Audio 1176 Compressor
Universal Audio
9% matchUniversal Audio 1176 Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Boss
7% matchKeep Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz's octave voice out front: Boss DD-3 Digital Delay goes after Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz in the signal chain so its transparent voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Keeley Halo
Keeley
7% matchPut Keeley Halo 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)
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchElectro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz gives it exactly that
Boss OD-3 Overdrive
Boss
tonal matchBoss OD-3 Overdrive is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz gives it exactly that
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Univox Super-Fuzz
Univox
69% similarityShared character: one_octave, singing, full
Behringer Centaur Overdrive
Behringer
68% similarityShared character: tight_tracking, full, presence
Greer Lightspeed Organic Overdrive
Greer
66% similarityShared character: presence, subtle, simple
JAM Pedals Octaurus
Jam Pedals
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version
Tru Fi
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive
Dunlop
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Black Arts Toneworks -Fnord
Black Arts Toneworks
69% similarityShared character: blend, tight_tracking, one_octave
Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost
Electro-Harmonix
68% similarityShared character: full, presence
Silktone Overdrive Plus
Silktone
67% similarityShared character: tight_tracking, singing, full
Electro-Harmonix Triangle Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
67% similarityShared character: full, sustain
Pigtronix Octava
Pigtronix
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Beetronics Vezzpa
Beetronics
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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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 Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost, the Silktone Overdrive Plus. Budget picks: Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive. Boutique upgrades: Univox Super-Fuzz, Behringer Centaur Overdrive, Greer Lightspeed Organic Overdrive.
What pairs well with the Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall JCM900 2100, Ceriatone 2202H, Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo — Marshall JCM900 2100's mid-forward fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz cost?+
Around $69.95 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).