The NuX Fireman is a Nux distortion pedal, currently around $83.60. Close alternatives include the SONICAKE Black Hammer and the T-Rex Totenschlager. It pairs well with the Marshall JCM800 2203 and the Peavey VTM-120.
NuX Fireman
Nux · pedal
The NUX Fireman is a high-gain distortion pedal from NUX Effects delivering EVH 5150-inspired modern high-gain distortion in a compact enclosure at an accessible price. The Fireman provides thick, aggressive distortion suited for hard rock and metal in NUX's compact format.
- hard rock
- metal
- modern
- distortion
- high gain
- aggressive
- thick
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the NuX Fireman is commonly used in
- Metal
- Hard Rock
- Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Christian 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. - Death Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the NuX Fireman
Marshall JCM800 2203
Marshall
19% matchFeed a high gain signal into Marshall JCM800 2203 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Peavey VTM-120
Peavey
19% matchFeed a high gain signal into Peavey VTM-120 and it comes out closer to tight
Traynor BB115
Traynor
tonal matchTraynor BB115 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 212 pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchStack Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Egnater Renegade 65 4x10 Combo
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater Renegade 65 4x10 Combo pushes a high gain tone toward tight
Phil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchPhil Jones BG-75 Double Four Bass Combo takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 410 pushes a high gain tone toward tight
Pedals that stack with the NuX Fireman
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
18% matchRun Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress after NuX Fireman in the signal chain, clear of NuX Fireman's own gain stage
Suhr Shiba Drive
Suhr
18% matchSuhr Shiba Drive takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Browne Amplification Gritador
Browne Amplification
18% matchStack Browne Amplification Gritador on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2
Hungry Robot
15% matchHungry Robot Moby Dick V2's ambient voice goes after NuX Fireman in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with NuX Fireman's own high gain character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb
TC Electronic
15% matchKeep NuX Fireman's high gain voice out front: TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb goes after NuX Fireman 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)
Warm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor
Warm Audio
13% matchWarm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Wampler Cory Wong and it comes out closer to clean boost
Spaceman Effects Atlas IV
Spaceman
tonal matchStack Spaceman Effects Atlas IV on top and a high gain tone tightens toward clean boost
Cheaper alternatives
NuX Metal Core
Nux
77% similarityShared character: countless_rock_and_metal_players, compact, aggressive_playing
Mooer Rage Machine
Mooer
76% similarityShared character: countless_rock_and_metal_players, high_gain_settings, hard_rock
NuX HG-6 High Gain
Nux
75% similarityShared character: countless_rock_and_metal_players, compact, aggressive_playing
TC Electronic Dark Matter Distortion
TC Electronic
73% similarityShared character: countless_rock_and_metal_players, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
NUX Recto Distortion
Nux
70% similarityShared character: compact, hard_rock, thickness
Donner Extreme Driver
Donner
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Providence SDT-2 Stampede Distortion
Providence
95% similaritysimilar tone character
J. Rockett 10 Ton Hammer Overdrive
J Rockett
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Maxon Sm-9 Pro+
Maxon
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Greer Super Hornet
Greer
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Electro-Harmonix Hellmaster Distortion
Electro-Harmonix
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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SONICAKE Black Hammer
Sonicake
74% similarityShared character: compact, aggressive_playing, hard_rock
T-Rex Totenschlager
T Rex
71% similarityShared character: countless_rock_and_metal_players, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
Matthews Effects The Harbinger Distortion
Matthews Effects
71% similarityShared character: aggressive_playing, hard_rock, high_gain_settings
Mooer Ultra Drive MK II
Mooer
71% similarityShared character: hard_rock, thickness, high_gain_settings
Tech 21 XXL
Tech 21
69% similarityShared character: aggressive_playing, hard_rock, high_gain_settings
Peavey Rock Master Preamp
Peavey
96% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the NuX Fireman?+
The closest matches in character are the SONICAKE Black Hammer, the T-Rex Totenschlager, the Matthews Effects The Harbinger Distortion. Budget picks: NuX Metal Core, Mooer Rage Machine, NuX HG-6 High Gain. Boutique upgrades: Providence SDT-2 Stampede Distortion, J. Rockett 10 Ton Hammer Overdrive, Maxon Sm-9 Pro+.
What pairs well with the NuX Fireman?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall JCM800 2203, Peavey VTM-120, Traynor BB115 — Feed a high gain signal into Marshall JCM800 2203 and it comes out closer to mid-forward.
How much does the NuX Fireman cost?+
Around $83.60 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).