The MXR CSP041 is an MXR fuzz pedal, currently around $109. Close alternatives include the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof and the Spaceman Charon GE/SI Hybrid. It pairs well with the PRS HX 100 Head and the Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio.
MXR CSP041
MXR · pedal
The MXR CSP041 Hybrid Fuzz combines the snarling, high-gain aggression of a silicon transistor with the smooth, shaggy warmth of a germanium transistor in a single fuzz circuit, generating a broad range of Fuzz Face-style distortion tones from just two controls: Output and Fuzz. Part of MXR's Custom Shop line, its minimalist two-knob layout keeps the circuit focused on tonal purity, drawing a low 2.5mA current with true hardwire bypass.
- transistor
- hybrid
- silicon
- fuzz
- bypass
- germanium
- analog
- boutique
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the MXR CSP041 is commonly used in
- Rock
- Glam Rock
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Amps that pair well with the MXR CSP041
PRS HX 100 Head
PRS
28% matchPRS HX 100 Head leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio
Laney
28% matchMXR CSP041 leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio wants
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp
Gibson
tonal matchGibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal
Magnatone 280
Magnatone
tonal matchMagnatone 280 stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here
Pedals that stack with the MXR CSP041
Caroline Guitar Company Somersault
Caroline Guitar Company
16% matchKeep MXR CSP041's silicon voice out front: Caroline Guitar Company Somersault goes after MXR CSP041 in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it
Beetronics Octahive
Beetronics
15% matchRun fuzzy into Beetronics Octahive for more octave on top
Dunlop FFM6 Band of Gypsys Fuzz Face
Dunlop
15% matchPut Dunlop FFM6 Band of Gypsys Fuzz Face in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward octave
Electro-Harmonix Canyon
Electro-Harmonix
9% matchElectro-Harmonix Canyon's modulated voice goes after MXR CSP041 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR CSP041's own silicon character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black
Walrus Audio
9% matchRun Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black after MXR CSP041 in the signal chain, clear of MXR CSP041's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ
Jackson Audio
9% matchJackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
SolidGoldFX Oblivion
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchRun fuzzy into SolidGoldFX Oblivion for more octave on top
Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo
Caroline Guitar Company
tonal matchRun fuzzy into Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo for more clean boost on top
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Germanium
EarthQuaker Devices
71% similarityShared character: circuit, fuzz, warm
Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium
Dunlop
67% similarityShared character: true_bypass, fuzz
JAM Pedals Fuzz Phrase Si Silicon Fuzz
Jam Pedals
64% similarityShared character: circuit, fuzz, boutique_stuff
Caroline Guitar Company Icarus V2
Caroline Guitar Company
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Cusack Music Screamer Fuzz Germanium
Cusack Music
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Greer Moonshot Germanium preamp
Greer
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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EarthQuaker Devices Hoof
EarthQuaker Devices
70% similarityShared character: wide_range, fuzz, warm
Spaceman Charon GE/SI Hybrid
Spaceman
67% similarityShared character: wide_range, true_bypass, fuzz
Spaceman Mercury IV Germanium Harmonic Boost
Spaceman
65% similarityShared character: warm, boutique_stuff
MXR Hybrid Fuzz
MXR
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Spaceman Effects Charon
Spaceman
94% similaritysimilar tone character
MXR 108 Fuzz
MXR
94% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the MXR CSP041 (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR CSP041?+
The closest matches in character are the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof, the Spaceman Charon GE/SI Hybrid, the Spaceman Mercury IV Germanium Harmonic Boost. Budget picks: Boss FZ-3 Fuzz, Mooer MFZ1 Blue Faze, Lovepedal Super Sic Tone. Boutique upgrades: EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Germanium, Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium, JAM Pedals Fuzz Phrase Si Silicon Fuzz.
What pairs well with the MXR CSP041?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS HX 100 Head, Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — PRS HX 100 Head leans bright right where the warm tone needs it.
How much does the MXR CSP041 cost?+
Around $109 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).