The J. Rockett Animal is a J Rockett distortion pedal, currently around $129. Close alternatives include the Electro-Harmonix Satisfaction and the RHC Audio Ydrat. It pairs well with the Fender Deluxe Reverb and the 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe.
J. Rockett Animal
J Rockett · pedal
The J. Rockett Animal is a high-gain overdrive pedal from J. Rockett Audio Designs (JRAD) based on the Marshall Shredmaster circuit, one of the most celebrated vintage British high-gain distortion designs from the early 1990s. The Shredmaster circuit was used by Radiohead Thom Yorke and others, and its distinctive mid-forward high-gain character has been influential in alternative and heavy rock. The Animal delivers the Shredmaster-inspired voicing with J. Rockett premium Nashville construction quality.
- british
- original shredmaster character
- shredmaster circuit character
- shredmaster character
- heavy rock
- touring
- reliable
- drive
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the J. Rockett Animal is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the J. Rockett Animal
Fender Deluxe Reverb
Fender
15% matchFender Deluxe Reverb's own spring character is the real reason this is worth trying
1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe
Fender
14% match1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe's mid-forward voice suits J. Rockett Animal's own mid-forward character
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Fusion 210 tightens and focuses this high-gain tone with a mid-forward boost
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone HRM 50 tightens and focuses this high-gain tone with a mid-forward boost
Traynor BB115
Traynor
tonal matchTraynor BB115 tightens a saturated tone's low end
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50 tightens and focuses this high-gain tone with a mid-forward boost
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 212 tightens and focuses this high-gain tone with a mid-forward boost
Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchPhil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo tightens and focuses this high-gain tone with a mid-forward boost
Pedals that stack with the J. Rockett Animal
Univox Super-Fuzz
Univox
10% matchUnivox Super-Fuzz's own octave character is the real reason this is worth trying
Tech 21 SansAmp
Tech 21
10% matchTech 21 SansAmp's own analog warmth character is the real reason this is worth trying
Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere MKII The Analog Leslie Simulator
pedal
9% matchPut Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere MKII The Analog Leslie Simulator after J. Rockett Animal in the signal chain, clear of J. Rockett Animal's own gain stage
Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature
Ashdown
7% matchAshdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Roland SDE-3000D
Roland
6% matchKeep J. Rockett Animal's mid-forward voice out front: Roland SDE-3000D goes after J. Rockett Animal in the signal chain so its pristine voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Empress Echosystem
Empress
6% matchKeep Empress Echosystem after J. Rockett Animal in the signal chain, clear of J. Rockett Animal's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchWampler Cory Wong pushes this high-gain tone into lead territory
Spaceman Effects Atlas IV
Spaceman
tonal matchSpaceman Effects Atlas IV pushes this high-gain tone into lead territory
Boutique & premium upgrades
Crazy Tube Circuits Unobtanium Raw
Crazy Tube Circuits
61% similarityShared character: hard_rock, alternative
EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuacker Devices "Acapulco Gold Limited V2
EarthQuaker Devices
77% similaritysimilar tone character
Fjord Fuzz Odin
Fjord Fuzz
76% similaritysimilar tone character
EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea Low End
EarthQuaker Devices
76% similaritysimilar tone character
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Electro-Harmonix Satisfaction
Electro-Harmonix
80% similaritysimilar tone character
RHC Audio Ydrat
Rhc Audio
79% similaritysimilar tone character
Black Arts Toneworks Dual Revelation Custom
Black Arts Toneworks
77% similaritysimilar tone character
JHS Pedals JHS Cheeseball
JHS Pedals
77% similaritysimilar tone character
EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder
EarthQuaker Devices
77% similaritysimilar tone character
Fjord Fuzz Berserk
Fjord Fuzz
76% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the J. Rockett Animal?+
The closest matches in character are the Electro-Harmonix Satisfaction, the RHC Audio Ydrat, the Black Arts Toneworks Dual Revelation Custom. Boutique upgrades: Crazy Tube Circuits Unobtanium Raw, EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuacker Devices "Acapulco Gold Limited V2, Fjord Fuzz Odin.
What pairs well with the J. Rockett Animal?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Deluxe Reverb, 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe, Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 — Fender Deluxe Reverb's own spring character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the J. Rockett Animal cost?+
Around $129 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).