The Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker is an Electro-Harmonix fuzz pedal, currently around $99.85. Close alternatives include the Dunlop Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face JB-F3 Copper Top and the Mythos Golden Fleece. It pairs well with the Magnatone 280 and the Fender Vibrolux 6G11.
Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker
Electro-Harmonix · pedal
The Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker is a fuzz pedal from EHX designed to simulate the sound of a torn or ripped loudspeaker cone, capturing the distinctive buzzy, sputtery distortion character associated with early rock records where physical speaker damage produced novel tonal effects. The pedal references the sound of Link Wray punching holes in his speaker cones and the distorted texture of dying tubes and depleting batteries. Premier Guitar and Guitar Player reviewed it as delivering spiky Fuzzrite-style distortion at lower settings through to warm, bluesy tones at moderate settings, with a Bias control for the characteristic sputtery response.
- fuzz
- spiky
- blues
- experimental
- distortion
- bluesy
- rock
- distinctive character
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker is commonly used in
- Rock
- Shoegaze
- Alternative Rock
- Blues
- Garage Rock
- Experimental
Amps that pair well with the Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker
Magnatone 280
Magnatone
21% matchRun fuzzy into Magnatone 280 for more modulated on top
Fender Vibrolux 6G11
amplifier
21% matchFender Vibrolux 6G11 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp
Gibson
tonal matchPut Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated
Pedals that stack with the Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker
Cordovox PH-8
Cordovox
23% matchKeep Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker's fuzzy voice out front: Cordovox PH-8 goes after Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it
Z.Vex Super Hard On
Zvex
19% matchRun fuzzy into Z.Vex Super Hard On for more clean boost on top
Fender Blender
Fender
19% matchPut Fender Blender in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward octave
Strymon OB.1 Bass
Strymon
14% matchStrymon OB.1 Bass leans toward clean boost, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black
Walrus Audio
13% matchKeep Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black after Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker in the signal chain, clear of Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1
Walrus Audio
13% matchWalrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1's pristine voice goes after Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker's own fuzzy character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
SolidGoldFX Oblivion
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchSolidGoldFX Oblivion stacks octave on top of the fuzzy already here
Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo
Caroline Guitar Company
tonal matchCaroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Dunlop Screamadelica Fuzz Face Distortion
Dunlop
70% similarityShared character: smooth, fuzz, response
Electro-Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
69% similarityShared character: fuzz, lead, alternative
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices
69% similarityShared character: smooth, fuzz, distortion
Greer Royal Velvet
Greer
68% similarityShared character: smooth, fuzz, alternative
Fairfield Circuitry ~900 About Nine Hundred Fuzz
Fairfield Circuitry
68% similarityShared character: smooth, fuzz, distortion
Fuzzrocious Wicked Jawn
Fuzzrocious
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Dunlop Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face JB-F3 Copper Top
Dunlop
71% similarityShared character: smooth, fuzz, lead
Mythos Golden Fleece
Mythos
69% similarityShared character: garage_rock, fuzz, response
EarthQuaker Devices Barrows Fuzz Attacker
EarthQuaker Devices
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Electro-Harmonix Satisfaction
Electro-Harmonix
93% similaritysimilar tone character
EarthQuaker Devices Barrows V1
EarthQuaker Devices
92% similaritysimilar tone character
T-Rex DGTM Overdrive
T Rex
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker?+
The closest matches in character are the Dunlop Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face JB-F3 Copper Top, the Mythos Golden Fleece, the EarthQuaker Devices Barrows Fuzz Attacker. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, SONICAKE Fazy Sandwich Classic Fuzz. Boutique upgrades: Dunlop Screamadelica Fuzz Face Distortion, Electro-Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz.
What pairs well with the Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Magnatone 280, Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — Run fuzzy into Magnatone 280 for more modulated on top.
How much does the Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker cost?+
Around $99.85 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).