The Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2 is an Old Blood Noise Endeavors distortion pedal, currently around $223.72. Close alternatives include the Spermophilus Effects GasMask and the Truetone V3XO. It pairs well with the Soldano SLO-30 Super Lead Overdrive and the Laney LX65R.
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2
Old Blood Noise Endeavors · pedal
The Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2 is the refined second version of OBNE's boutique overdrive and distortion pedal, improving on the original V1 with enhanced tonal control and refined circuit voicing in hand-built boutique quality.
What stands out
“The Fault V2 delivers enhanced overdrive and distortion with refined voicing over V1 in OBNE's hand-built format”
— from the reviews
“OBNE's refined Fault V2 overdrive and distortion, praised for improved tonal control and refined character over V1”
— from the community notes
“The Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2 is the refined second version of OBNE's boutique overdrive and distortion pedal, improving on the original V1 with enhanced tonal control and refined circuit voicing in hand-built boutique quality”
— from the listing
“Players who want OBNE's Fault character with enhanced control find the V2 a refined boutique option”
— from the community notes
“Improved tonal control and refined circuit design expand the Fault character”
— from the reviews
- distortion
- refined character
- fault character
- improved tonal control
- enhanced tonal control
- refined voicing
- refined circuit voicing
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Amps that pair well with the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2
Soldano SLO-30 Super Lead Overdrive
Soldano
12% matchWhat Soldano SLO-30 Super Lead Overdrive brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Laney LX65R
Laney
12% matchLaney LX65R's own high headroom character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 goes after Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2 in the chain
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ceriatone HRM 50 after Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo
Ebs
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo after Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited
Aguilar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited goes after Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2 in the chain
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50 goes after Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2 in the chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410 after Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2
Pedals that stack with the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2
Benson Amps Stonk BOX
Benson Amps
8% matchBenson Amps Stonk BOX leans toward germanium, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Crayon
Electro-Harmonix
8% matchElectro-Harmonix Crayon's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
7% matchPut Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress after Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2 in the signal chain, clear of Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature
Ashdown
6% matchAshdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Alexander Pedals Radical Delay
Alexander Pedals
5% matchKeep Alexander Pedals Radical Delay after Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2 in the signal chain, clear of Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
5% matchKeep Caroline Guitar Company Meteore after Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2 in the signal chain, clear of Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost
Matthews Effects
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost goes in front of Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2 in the chain
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Spermophilus Effects GasMask, the Truetone V3XO, the JHS Kirkland Custom Boost. Budget picks: J. Rockett Majestic, Dr. Scientist Elements, Catalinbread CB-Distortion.
What pairs well with the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Soldano SLO-30 Super Lead Overdrive, Laney LX65R, Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 — What Soldano SLO-30 Super Lead Overdrive brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2 cost?+
Around $223.72 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).
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