The Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi is an Electro-Harmonix distortion pedal, currently around $67.28. Close alternatives include the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof and the Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark I and the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp.

Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi

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The Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi is a compact version of the classic EHX Big Muff Pi fuzz and sustain pedal, delivering the essential four-transistor Big Muff circuit in a nano-sized enclosure with Sustain, Tone, and Volume controls. It produces the characteristic mid-scooped, smooth, sustain-heavy fuzz associated with the Big Muff lineage and used by artists from David Gilmour and Jimi Hendrix to J Mascis and Billy Corgan. The nano format reduces the physical footprint while preserving the core circuit character of the standard Big Muff.

What stands out

  • “The mid-scooped fuzz character is identical to the full-size version”

    — from the community notes

  • “The nano format while preserving the core circuit character of the standard Big Muff”

    — from the listing

  • “At maximum Sustain the fuzz can become difficult to control in high-volume live settings”

    — from the community notes

  • “The mid-scoop can cause the pedal to disappear in dense band mixes”

    — from the reviews

  • “The Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi is a compact version of the classic EHX Big Muff Pi fuzz and sustain pedal, delivering the essential four-transistor Big Muff circuit in a nano-sized enclosure with Sustain, Tone, and Volume controls”

    — from the listing

  • fuzz
  • big muff
  • mid
  • sustain
  • scooped
  • scoop
  • essential character
  • core circuit character

Good for

  • Busking
  • Live
$67.28View on Reverb

Price updated Oct 24, 2026

Genres the Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi is commonly used in

  • Shoegaze
  • Stoner Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Grunge
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Noise Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi

Mesa Boogie Mark I

Mesa Boogie

30% match
$1466.92via Reverb

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

Mesa Boogie Mark I pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward

Comes later in the signal chain

Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp

Laney

29% match
$407.89via Reverb

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

Feed a scooped signal into Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and it comes out closer to mid-forward

Comes later in the signal chain

Roland Cube Street EX

Roland

tonal match
$522.09via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

Roland Cube Street EX pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward

ENGL E610II Savage 120 MkII Head

Engl

tonal match
$3169.99via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

Stack ENGL E610II Savage 120 MkII Head on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward

Ceriatone HRM 50

Ceriatone

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Feed a scooped signal into Ceriatone HRM 50 and it comes out closer to mid-forward

Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50

Ceriatone

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50 takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward

Gallien-Krueger GK Legacy 4x10 Bass Combo Amp

Gallien Krueger

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Gallien-Krueger GK Legacy 4x10 Bass Combo Amp takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward

Gibson Dual Falcon 20

Gibson

tonal match
$2199via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

Stack Gibson Dual Falcon 20 on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward

Pedals that stack with the Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi

Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion

Boss

28% match
$89.28via Reverb

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

Stack Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward

J. Rockett The Dude

J Rockett

27% match
$229.99via Reverb

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

J. Rockett The Dude pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward

Orange Series Phaser

Orange

22% match

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run Orange Series Phaser after Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi in the signal chain, clear of Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi's own gain stage

Comes later in the signal chain

Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro

Pigtronix

22% match
$119via Reverb

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

What Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1

Walrus Audio

11% match
$269via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)

Keep Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1 after Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi in the signal chain, clear of Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Catalinbread Epoch-Set

Catalinbread

11% match
$217.58via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run Catalinbread Epoch-Set after Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi in the signal chain, clear of Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz

JHS Pedals

tonal match
$216.47via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward

J. Rockett Animal

J Rockett

tonal match
$129via Reverb

Feed a scooped signal into J. Rockett Animal and it comes out closer to mid-forward

Cheaper alternatives

Mooer Triangle

Mooer

65% similarity
$36via Reverb

Shared character: big muff, middle, fuzz

Fender Hammertone Metal

Fender

51% similarity
$49.99via Reverb

Shared character: middle, lead

Donner Dumbal Drive

Donner

50% similarity
$58.95via Reverb

Shared character: middle, smooth, lead

Tone City Bad Horse

Tone City

47% similarity
$52.88via Reverb

Shared character: big muff, fuzz

Boutique & premium upgrades

JAM Pedals Red Muck

Jam Pedals

72% similarity
$227via Reverb

Shared character: big muff, sustain, circuit

EarthQuaker Devices Black Eye JR Hammertone Limited Edition

EarthQuaker Devices

70% similarity
$129.95via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz, full

JAM Pedals Red Muck Mk.2 Fuzz/Distortion

Jam Pedals

67% similarity
$227via Reverb

Shared character: big muff, circuit, mix

Wren and Cuff Pickle Pie

Wren And Cuff

66% similarity
$208.40via Reverb

Shared character: big muff, sustain, circuit

Wren and Cuff Super Russian

Wren And Cuff

66% similarity
$224.99via Reverb

Shared character: big muff, middle, fuzz

Fuzzrocious Grey Stache

Fuzzrocious

65% similarity
$125.78via Reverb

Shared character: big muff, mix, fuzz

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EarthQuaker Devices Hoof

EarthQuaker Devices

59% similarity

Shared character: big muff, fuzz, smooth

Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost

Electro-Harmonix

50% similarity
$68.70via Reverb

Shared character: full, lead

Mythos Golden Fleece

Mythos

48% similarity

Shared character: volume control, big muff, fuzz

Caroline Guitar Company Crom Hi-Gain Fuzzstortion

Caroline Guitar Company

46% similarity

Shared character: mix, fuzz

Electro-Harmonix Glove

Electro-Harmonix

44% similarity
$66.86via Reverb

Shared character: big muff, fuzz

Electro-Harmonix Big Muff PI- Made

Electro-Harmonix

95% similarity
$74.89via Reverb

similar tone character

See all alternatives to the Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi (cheaper + boutique) →

Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi?+

The closest matches in character are the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof, the Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost, the Mythos Golden Fleece. Budget picks: Mooer Triangle, Fender Hammertone Metal, Donner Dumbal Drive. Boutique upgrades: JAM Pedals Red Muck, EarthQuaker Devices Black Eye JR Hammertone Limited Edition, JAM Pedals Red Muck Mk.2 Fuzz/Distortion.

What pairs well with the Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark I, Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Roland Cube Street EX — Mesa Boogie Mark I pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward.

How much does the Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi cost?+

Around $67.28 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).

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