The Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo is an Electro-Harmonix distortion pedal, currently around $225.28. Close alternatives include the Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion and the A/DA MP-1. It pairs well with the Fender Deluxe Reverb and the Fender Bassman Combo Amp.
Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo
Electro-Harmonix · pedal
The Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo is a multi-effect pedalboard-in-a-box from Electro-Harmonix, combining three EHX effects in a single unit: Metal Muff high-gain distortion, Neo Clone analog chorus, and Nano Holy Grail spring reverb. Each effect section has its own controls (Metal Muff: Distortion, Tone stack; Neo Clone: Rate; Holy Grail: Reverb) and can be independently engaged. A pedalboard-friendly multi-effect for players who want the three effects in one unit.
- reverb
- distortion
- chorus
- metal
- muff
- drive
- overdrive
- spring reverb
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo is commonly used in
- Metal
- Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Grunge
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Hard Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo
Pedals that stack with the Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo
MXR Distortion+
MXR
11% matchMXR Distortion+ leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Univox Super-Fuzz
Univox
10% matchWhat Univox Super-Fuzz brings here leans toward octave — that's worth building a pairing around
Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere MKII The Analog Leslie Simulator
pedal
9% matchKeep Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo's spring voice out front: Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere MKII The Analog Leslie Simulator goes after Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo in the signal chain so its transparent voice doesn't muddy it
Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature
Ashdown
7% matchWhat Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Roland SDE-3000D
Roland
6% matchRun Roland SDE-3000D after Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo in the signal chain, clear of Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo'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
6% matchPut Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1 after Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo in the signal chain, clear of Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Pocket Metal Muff
Electro-Harmonix
69% similarityShared character: distortion, metal
Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost
Electro-Harmonix
67% similarityShared character: distortion, metal
Horizon Devices Precision Drive
Horizon Devices
65% similarityShared character: signal, metal, overdrive
ProCo RAT 2
Proco
65% similarityShared character: reverb, distortion, overdrive
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi with Tone Wicker
pedal
65% similarityShared character: distortion
Wampler Dracarys
Wampler
65% similarityShared character: distortion, metal
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo?+
The closest matches in character are the Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion, the A/DA MP-1, the Electro-Harmonix Pocket Metal Muff. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Pocket Metal Muff, Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost, Horizon Devices Precision Drive. Boutique upgrades: Electro-Harmonix "Ram's Head" Big Muff Pi V2.
What pairs well with the Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Deluxe Reverb, Fender Bassman Combo Amp, MXR Distortion+ — Fender Deluxe Reverb's spring voice suits Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo's own spring character.
How much does the Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo cost?+
Around $225.28 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).