The MXR CSP033G Gran Torino is an MXR overdrive pedal, currently around $99.99. Close alternatives include the Matthews Effects The Architect V3 and the One Control OC Tornado. It pairs well with the Bad Cat Cub and the Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo.
MXR CSP033G Gran Torino
MXR · pedal
The MXR Custom Shop Gran Torino is a premium limited-edition overdrive from MXR's Custom Shop, a cosmetic or circuit variant of the Il Torino platform with the Gran Torino designation indicating enhanced specification or special cosmetics. The Custom Shop series reflects MXR's capacity for premium, limited-run boutique-level pedal design.
- overdrive
- platform
- boutique
- american
- consistent
- enhanced specification
- limited availability
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Amps that pair well with the MXR CSP033G Gran Torino
Bad Cat Cub
Bad Cat
11% matchBad Cat Cub leans toward harmonically rich, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo
Milkman Sound
11% matchMilkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo leans toward edge of breakup, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Peavey Invective 120
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey Invective 120 pushes a higher-gain pedal harder
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Fusion 210 tightens a saturated voice
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone HRM 50 tightens and focuses this high-gain tone with a mid-forward boost
Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W Head
Magnatone
tonal matchMagnatone Super Fifteen 15W Head tightens a saturated voice
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 Fusion 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Fusion 212 warms up and rounds off a bright tone
Pedals that stack with the MXR CSP033G Gran Torino
Origin Effects RevivalDrive
Origin Effects
8% matchOrigin Effects RevivalDrive's own dynamic character is the real reason this is worth trying
RHC Rat Turbo Rat Distortion
Rhc Audio
8% matchRHC Rat Turbo Rat Distortion's own aggressive character is the real reason this is worth trying
Walrus Audio Julia
Walrus Audio
6% matchPut Walrus Audio Julia after MXR CSP033G Gran Torino in the signal chain, clear of MXR CSP033G Gran Torino's own gain stage
Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature
Ashdown
6% matchAshdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Alexander Pedals Radical Delay
Alexander Pedals
5% matchRun Alexander Pedals Radical Delay after MXR CSP033G Gran Torino in the signal chain, clear of MXR CSP033G Gran Torino's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
5% matchKeep Caroline Guitar Company Meteore after MXR CSP033G Gran Torino in the signal chain, clear of MXR CSP033G Gran Torino's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Spaceman Effects Atlas IV
Spaceman
tonal matchSpaceman Effects Atlas IV drives a saturated tone harder
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchWampler Cory Wong drives a saturated tone harder
Boutique & premium upgrades
Keeley Super AT Mod Overdrive Limited Edition
Keeley
63% similarityShared character: overdrive, boutique_stuff
Mask Audio Electronics Clubber Lang
Mask Audio Electronics
63% similarityShared character: overdrive, boutique_stuff
Catalinbread CB Series Fuzz
Catalinbread
62% similarityShared character: overdrive, boutique_stuff
Alexander Pedals Hot Pink Drive
Alexander Pedals
61% similarityShared character: overdrive, boutique_stuff
J. Rockett PXO Phil X Signature Overdrive
J Rockett
60% similarityShared character: overdrive, boutique_stuff
Mad Professor Supreme Overdrive
Mad Professor
89% similaritysimilar tone character
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Matthews Effects The Architect V3
Matthews Effects
61% similarityShared character: overdrive, boutique_stuff
One Control OC Tornado
One Control
61% similarityShared character: overdrive, boutique_stuff
Source Audio SA245 Kingmaker Fuzz
Source Audio
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Maxon D&S II Reissue
Maxon
89% similaritysimilar tone character
MXR Jail
MXR
89% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR CSP033G Gran Torino?+
The closest matches in character are the Matthews Effects The Architect V3, the One Control OC Tornado, the Source Audio SA245 Kingmaker Fuzz. Boutique upgrades: Keeley Super AT Mod Overdrive Limited Edition, Mask Audio Electronics Clubber Lang, Catalinbread CB Series Fuzz.
What pairs well with the MXR CSP033G Gran Torino?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Bad Cat Cub, Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo, Peavey Invective 120 — Bad Cat Cub leans toward harmonically rich, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the MXR CSP033G Gran Torino cost?+
Around $99.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).