The J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2 is a J Rockett overdrive pedal, currently around $183.99. Close alternatives include the Xotic BB Preamp V1.5 and the J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V1. It pairs well with the Two-Rock Bloomfield Drive 6V6 40W 1x12 Combo and the Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head.
J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2
J Rockett · pedal
The J. Rockett HRM V2 (Hot Rubber Monkey V2) is a significantly revised version of the original HRM, a D-style Dumble-inspired overdrive, built after a year-long study of a genuine HRM-modified D-style amplifier to more precisely replicate its throaty, vocal-like saturation and touch response. The EQ section was completely redesigned from the V1, replaced with a treble-shaping Top End knob and a dedicated Midrange control, giving finer control over the amp-like voicing than the original. It's aimed at players chasing an authentic D-style overdrive with genuine amp-like dynamics rather than a generic Dumble-flavored drive.
- eq
- vocal
- dynamic
- midrange
- overdrive
- saturation
- throaty
- touch
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2 is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2
Two-Rock Bloomfield Drive 6V6 40W 1x12 Combo
Two-Rock
33% matchRun mid-forward into Two-Rock Bloomfield Drive 6V6 40W 1x12 Combo for more high gain on top
Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head
Dumble
33% matchJ. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2 leans into Dumble-style amps, precisely the platform Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head wants
Amplified Nation Steel String Singer 50W Head
Amplified Nation
tonal matchJ. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2 leans into Dumble-style amps, precisely the platform Amplified Nation Steel String Singer 50W Head wants
Amplified Nation Trem-Drive Deluxe Head
Amplified Nation
tonal matchJ. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2 leans into Dumble-style amps, precisely the platform Amplified Nation Trem-Drive Deluxe Head wants
Amplified Nation Trem-Drive Deluxe Combo
Amplified Nation
tonal matchAmplified Nation Trem-Drive Deluxe Combo is voiced for Dumble-style amps — J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2 gives it exactly that
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchPut Synergy SL2 Module in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchEVH 000 stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Mesa Boogie Rectifier Badlander EL34/50 1x12 Combo
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchMesa Boogie Rectifier Badlander EL34/50 1x12 Combo stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Pedals that stack with the J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2
Soldano SLO
Soldano
22% matchPut Soldano SLO in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb
Fjord Fuzz
22% matchRun mid-forward into Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb for more fuzzy on top
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
15% matchPut Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble after J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2 in the signal chain, clear of J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2's own gain stage
Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio
Crazy Tube Circuits
15% matchCrazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Cusack Music Delay TME
Cusack Music
12% matchRun Cusack Music Delay TME after J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2 in the signal chain, clear of J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Mooer A7 Ambience
Mooer
11% matchKeep Mooer A7 Ambience after J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2 in the signal chain, clear of J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Donner Fush Drive 2020
Donner
tonal matchInto J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2, Donner Fush Drive 2020 is right at home: it's built around Dumble-style amps
J. Rockett The Dude V2
J Rockett
tonal matchInto J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2, J. Rockett The Dude V2 is right at home: it's built around Dumble-style amps
Cheaper alternatives
Mooer Micro PreAmp 010 (Two Rock Coral)
Mooer
72% similarityShared character: vocal, touch, blues_players
Warm Audio ODD Box V1
Warm Audio
71% similarityShared character: original, touch, response
Marshall Guv'nor
Marshall
70% similarityShared character: high_end, vocal, touch
Mooer MVP1 Autuner Vocal
Mooer
60% similarityShared character: vocal
Fender Santa Ana Overdrive
Fender
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Dunlop MXR GT-OD Overdrive
Dunlop
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Xotic BB Preamp V1.5
Xotic
72% similarityShared character: vocal, treble, response
J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V1
J Rockett
70% similarity“a significantly revised version of the original HRM, a D-style Dumble-inspired overdrive”
EWS Eric Gales Brute Drive
Ews
69% similarityShared character: touch, response, overdrive
J. Rockett Archer
pedal
69% similarityShared character: vocal, treble, response
Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII
Sola Sound
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Friedman BE-OD Deluxe
Friedman
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Xotic BB Preamp V1.5, the J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V1, the EWS Eric Gales Brute Drive. Budget picks: Mooer Micro PreAmp 010 (Two Rock Coral), Warm Audio ODD Box V1, Marshall Guv'nor. Boutique upgrades: JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2, Empress Driv, Hermida Zendrive.
What pairs well with the J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Two-Rock Bloomfield Drive 6V6 40W 1x12 Combo, Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head, Amplified Nation Steel String Singer 50W Head — Run mid-forward into Two-Rock Bloomfield Drive 6V6 40W 1x12 Combo for more high gain on top.
How much does the J. Rockett HRM Hot Rubber Monkey V2 cost?+
Around $183.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).