The Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff is an Electro-Harmonix fuzz pedal, currently around $78.28. Close alternatives include the Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition and the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff PI- Made. It pairs well with the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and the Blackstar HT-20R MkII.
Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff
Electro-Harmonix · pedal
The Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff is a compact high-gain distortion pedal delivering aggressive metal tones with the characteristic Muff-derived harmonic density and bottom end. It features Distortion, Tone, and Volume controls in the nano footprint, providing a range from moderately heavy crunch to extreme saturation suited for metal riffs and lead playing. A mid-scoop voicing gives it a scooped, modern metal character. Well suited to heavy metal, hard rock, and high-gain applications where a compact, single-purpose high-gain distortion with established tonal character is needed.
- metal
- scoop
- muff
- mid
- distortion
- scooped
- rhythm
- crunch
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff is commonly used in
- Metal
- Alternative Rock
- Hard Rock
- Grunge
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Pop Punk
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Amps that pair well with the Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
31% matchLaney RB3 Richter Bass Amp takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Blackstar HT-20R MkII
Blackstar
30% matchStack Blackstar HT-20R MkII on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Peavey 112-6 1x12
Peavey
tonal matchFeed a scooped signal into Peavey 112-6 1x12 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Roland Cube Street EX
Roland
tonal matchRoland Cube Street EX takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 212 takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Mesa Boogie Mark I
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchStack Mesa Boogie Mark I on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Gibson Dual Falcon 20
Gibson
tonal matchFeed a scooped signal into Gibson Dual Falcon 20 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone HRM 50 takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff
Browne Amplification Gritador
Browne Amplification
28% matchBrowne Amplification Gritador pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic
pedal
28% matchFeed a scooped signal into Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic and it comes out closer to mid-forward
One Control Persian Green Screamer
One Control
21% matchRun One Control Persian Green Screamer after Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff in the signal chain, clear of Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff's own gain stage
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro
Pigtronix
18% matchPigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro's own sustaining character is the real reason this is worth trying
Catalinbread Epoch-Set
Catalinbread
11% matchKeep Catalinbread Epoch-Set after Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff in the signal chain, clear of Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb
pedal
10% matchPut Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb after Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff in the signal chain, clear of Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah
Ibanez
tonal matchIbanez WH10V2 Classic Wah takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Fortin Amplification Fourteen Overdrive
Fortin Amplification
tonal matchFeed a scooped signal into Fortin Amplification Fourteen Overdrive and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Cheaper alternatives
Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion
Behringer
72% similarityShared character: aggressive_playing, hard_rock, middle
Fender Hammertone Metal
Fender
70% similarityShared character: aggressive_playing, hard_rock, middle
Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost
Electro-Harmonix
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Dunlop MXR Dookie Drive 30th Anniversary DD30
Dunlop
71% similarityShared character: hard_rock, wide_range, mix
JAM Pedals Red Muck
Jam Pedals
71% similarityShared character: tone_control, mix, alternative
Electro-Harmonix Pocket Metal Muff
Electro-Harmonix
71% similarityShared character: hard_rock, distortion, alternative
Univox Super-Fuzz
Univox
70% similarityShared character: aggressive_playing, hard_rock, mix
Death By Audio Fuzz War
Death By Audio
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Wren and Cuff Super Russian
Wren And Cuff
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition
Suhr
72% similarityShared character: aggressive_playing, hard_rock, mix
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff PI- Made
Electro-Harmonix
72% similarityShared character: mix, middle, alternative
Electro-Harmonix Triangle Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
72% similarityShared character: tone_control, mix, middle
Joyo Maximum Overdrive
Joyo
70% similarityShared character: aggressive_playing, middle, distortion
Boss HM-3 Hyper Metal
Boss
70% similarityShared character: distortion, aggressive_playing, middle
Electro-Harmonix Ram's Head Big Muff
Electro-Harmonix
95% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff?+
The closest matches in character are the Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition, the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff PI- Made, the Electro-Harmonix Triangle Big Muff Pi. Budget picks: Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion, Fender Hammertone Metal, Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost. Boutique upgrades: Dunlop MXR Dookie Drive 30th Anniversary DD30, JAM Pedals Red Muck, Electro-Harmonix Pocket Metal Muff.
What pairs well with the Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Blackstar HT-20R MkII, Peavey 112-6 1x12 — Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward.
How much does the Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff cost?+
Around $78.28 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
Compare
- vs Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost
- vs Electro-Harmonix Ram's Head Big Muff
- vs Death By Audio Fuzz War