The Orange Two Stroke is an Orange eq pedal, currently around $149. Close alternatives include the Wampler Equator Parametric EQ and the Ivy Pedals Tone Zone. It pairs well with the Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Orange Two Stroke
Orange · pedal
The Orange Two Stroke is a powerful clean boost with a built-in dual-band parametric EQ, offering up to 12 decibels of transparent boost plus precise tone sculpting. Its two fully parametric EQ bands, one for mids and one for highs, each have a level control and a sweepable center frequency, letting players make their sound tighter, brighter, and punchier or, at extreme settings, completely revoice their pickups. An internal charge pump converts 9 volts to 18 volts for increased headroom and dynamic range, keeping the tone punchy and responsive even when running hot. It stacks especially well with overdrive and distortion pedals to push an amp or tighten a dirty signal. It suits players wanting a transparent, flexible boost and EQ for solos, tone shaping, and driving amps without adding fuzz or mush.
- boost
- transparent
- clean boost
- eq
- punchy
- overdrive
- mids
- drive
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Orange Two Stroke is commonly used in
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Orange Two Stroke
Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet
Friedman
22% matchRun Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet into that transparent platform and it finally gets some mid-forward
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone 2202H's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman Jose LTD into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman Jose Arredondo
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Jose Arredondo's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Orange Two Stroke
Way Huge Swollen Pickle
Way Huge
25% matchWay Huge Swollen Pickle's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive
Fulltone
25% matchFulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Strymon BigSky
Strymon
11% matchPut Strymon BigSky after Orange Two Stroke in the signal chain, clear of Orange Two Stroke's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Meris Polymoon
Meris
10% matchRun Meris Polymoon after Orange Two Stroke in the signal chain, clear of Orange Two Stroke'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 matchRun Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 into that transparent platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchOrange Two Stroke leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz wants
Fender Hammertone Overdrive
Fender
tonal matchInto Orange Two Stroke, Fender Hammertone Overdrive is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchElectro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Orange Two Stroke delivers it
Cheaper alternatives
CNZ Audio GEQ-5
Cnz Audio
71% similarityShared character: tone_shaping, boost, headroom
Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer
Artec
69% similarityShared character: amp, overdrive_pedals, middle
Boss GE-7 Equalizer
Boss
69% similarityShared character: level_controls, extreme_settings, signal
Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band
Dirty Haggard Audio
68% similarityShared character: boost, middle, simple
BLAXX EQ5B 5-Band Equalizer
Blaxx
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
Wampler Equator Parametric EQ
Wampler
72% similarityShared character: level_controls, tone, boost
Ivy Pedals Tone Zone
Ivy
71% similarityShared character: level_controls, tone_shaping, signal
MXR M109 Six Band EQ
MXR
70% similarityShared character: signal, boost, middle
SB|LB Pedals Freq Boost
SB|LB Pedals
70% similarityShared character: overdrive_pedals, boost, amp
Morley MO MT Pwov
Morley
70% similarityShared character: tone, focus, boost
Morley 20/20 Power Wah
Morley
69% similarityShared character: tone, signal, boost
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Orange Two Stroke?+
The closest matches in character are the Wampler Equator Parametric EQ, the Ivy Pedals Tone Zone, the MXR M109 Six Band EQ. Budget picks: CNZ Audio GEQ-5, Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer, Boss GE-7 Equalizer. Boutique upgrades: Carl Martin 3 Band Parametric EQ.
What pairs well with the Orange Two Stroke?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet, Synergy SL2 Module, Ceriatone 2202H — Run Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet into that transparent platform and it finally gets some mid-forward.
How much does the Orange Two Stroke cost?+
Around $149 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).