The Morley Mtvbo is a Morley volume pedal, currently around $199. Close alternatives include the Knight Audio Technologies Kat-STB and the MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp. It pairs well with the Bad Cat Cub and the Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo.
Morley Mtvbo
Morley · pedal
The Morley MTVBO is a volume and boost pedal from Morley, likely the Tremonti Volume Boost featuring Mark Tremonti signature volume pedal with a built-in boost circuit. The MTVBO combines volume control with a selectable boost for lead sections, targeting rock and hard rock applications.
- boost
- hard rock
- live
- reliable
- lead
- volume control
Good for
- Live
- Worship
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Morley Mtvbo is commonly used in
- Rock
- Hard Rock
- 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.
Amps that pair well with the Morley Mtvbo
Bad Cat Cub
Bad Cat
8% matchWhat Bad Cat Cub brings here leans toward harmonically rich — that's worth building a pairing around
Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo
Milkman Sound
8% matchMilkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo leans toward edge of breakup, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7 supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone 2202H supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-50 1x12 Combo
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchMesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-50 1x12 Combo supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Pedals that stack with the Morley Mtvbo
J. Rockett Archer
pedal
7% matchJ. Rockett Archer leans toward high headroom, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Walrus Audio EB-10
Walrus Audio
7% matchWalrus Audio EB-10 sits before the gain stage so it tracks a clean signal
Carl Martin DeLayla XL
Carl Martin
5% matchPut Carl Martin DeLayla XL after Morley Mtvbo in the signal chain, clear of Morley Mtvbo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Carl Martin Headroom
Carl Martin
5% matchPut Carl Martin Headroom after Morley Mtvbo in the signal chain, clear of Morley Mtvbo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings fuzz into a clean, transparent tone
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchCusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWarm Audio Jet Phaser supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Xotic Robotalk 2
Xotic
tonal matchXotic Robotalk 2 supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Cheaper alternatives
Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
Boss
63% similarityShared character: lead
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone
Pigtronix
62% similarityShared character: volume_control, boost
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Germanium Gold Ltd.
Pigtronix
61% similaritySimilar role and voicing
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
Knight Audio Technologies Kat-STB
pedal
65% similarityShared character: lead, boost
MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp
pedal
64% similarityShared character: boost, live
JHS Haunting Mids
JHS Pedals
63% similarityShared character: lead, boost, live
Jackson Audio Bloom EQ Boost Compression
Jackson Audio
62% similarityShared character: boost
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Morley Mtvbo?+
The closest matches in character are the Knight Audio Technologies Kat-STB, the MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp, the JHS Haunting Mids. Budget picks: Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer, Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone, Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Germanium Gold Ltd.. Boutique upgrades: Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ.
What pairs well with the Morley Mtvbo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Bad Cat Cub, Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo, Friedman BE-Mini Head — What Bad Cat Cub brings here leans toward harmonically rich — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Morley Mtvbo cost?+
Around $199 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).