The Malekko Fetish MKII is a Malekko overdrive pedal, currently around $243.35. Close alternatives include the Fender Godzilla Distortion Limited Edition and the Friedman BE-OD Deluxe. It pairs well with the Marshall JCM800 2203 and the Vox MV50-CE Rock.
Malekko Fetish MKII
Malekko · pedal
The Malekko Fetish MkII is a high-gain distortion pedal from Malekko Heavy Industry, an American boutique effects company based in Portland, Oregon. Malekko is known for producing carefully designed, distinctive effects pedals with high build quality and a focus on unique tonal character. The Fetish MkII delivers powerful, aggressive high-gain distortion suited to metal and heavy rock playing.
- high gain
- distortion
- heavy rock
- metal
- boutique
- american
- consistent
- aggressive
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Malekko Fetish MKII is commonly used in
- Metal
- Hard Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Heavy Metal
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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. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Djent
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Malekko Fetish MKII
Marshall JCM800 2203
Marshall
19% matchMarshall JCM800 2203 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Vox MV50-CE Rock
Vox
19% matchFeed a high gain signal into Vox MV50-CE Rock and it comes out closer to tight
Traynor BB115
Traynor
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Traynor BB115 and it comes out closer to tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchStack Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchPhil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Egnater Renegade 65 4x10 Combo
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater Renegade 65 4x10 Combo takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Phil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchPhil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchStack Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight
Pedals that stack with the Malekko Fetish MKII
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
18% matchElectro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress's modulated voice goes after Malekko Fetish MKII in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Malekko Fetish MKII's own high gain character
Suhr Shiba Drive
Suhr
18% matchSuhr Shiba Drive pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Browne Amplification Gritador
Browne Amplification
18% matchBrowne Amplification Gritador pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2
Hungry Robot
15% matchKeep Malekko Fetish MKII's high gain voice out front: Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2 goes after Malekko Fetish MKII in the signal chain so its ambient voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Walrus Audio Fathom
Walrus Audio
15% matchWalrus Audio Fathom's ambient voice goes after Malekko Fetish MKII in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Malekko Fetish MKII's own high gain character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Warm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor
Warm Audio
13% matchWhat Warm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor brings here leans toward tight — that's worth building a pairing around
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchStack Wampler Cory Wong on top and a high gain tone tightens toward clean boost
Spaceman Effects Atlas IV
Spaceman
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Spaceman Effects Atlas IV and it comes out closer to clean boost
Cheaper alternatives
Matthews Effects The Harbinger Distortion
Matthews Effects
70% similarityShared character: hard_rock, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
JHS Pedals Hard Drive Distortion
JHS Pedals
67% similarityShared character: hard_rock, brand, aggressive_playing
Lovepedal MK12 Super High Gain Dirt Box
Lovepedal
64% similarityShared character: hard_rock, brand, aggressive_playing
Maxon Sm-9 Pro+
Maxon
96% similaritysimilar tone character
NuX Metal Core
Nux
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Rocktron Sonic Glory
Rocktron
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Fender Godzilla Distortion Limited Edition
Fender
68% similarityShared character: tonal_character, hard_rock, aggressive_playing
Friedman BE-OD Deluxe
Friedman
67% similarityShared character: hard_rock, high_gain_settings, metal
Tech 21 XXL
Tech 21
66% similarityShared character: hard_rock, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
Joyo British metal
Joyo
66% similarityShared character: hard_rock, high_gain_settings, distortion
SONICAKE Black Hammer
Sonicake
65% similarityShared character: hard_rock, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
Joyo Uzi Distortion
Joyo
65% similarityShared character: hard_rock, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Malekko Fetish MKII?+
The closest matches in character are the Fender Godzilla Distortion Limited Edition, the Friedman BE-OD Deluxe, the Tech 21 XXL. Budget picks: Matthews Effects The Harbinger Distortion, JHS Pedals Hard Drive Distortion, Lovepedal MK12 Super High Gain Dirt Box.
What pairs well with the Malekko Fetish MKII?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall JCM800 2203, Vox MV50-CE Rock, Traynor BB115 — Marshall JCM800 2203 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward.
How much does the Malekko Fetish MKII cost?+
Around $243.35 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).