The Pigtronix gamma drive is a Pigtronix distortion pedal, currently around $85. Close alternatives include the One Control Cranberry Over Drive and the SolidGoldFX Commodore Bluesbreaker-Style Overdrive. It pairs well with the Hiwatt Custom DR20H and the Peavey MiniMAX.
Pigtronix gamma drive
Pigtronix · pedal
The Pigtronix Gamma Drive is an overdrive pedal from Pigtronix delivering warm, dynamic overdrive with harmonically rich character. Pigtronix applies their creative circuit approach to a smooth, musical overdrive suited for blues and rock applications.
- overdrive
- drive
- blues
- musical
- warm
- solid
- response
- smooth
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Pigtronix gamma drive is commonly used in
- Blues
- Rock
- Classic Rock
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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. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Pigtronix gamma drive
Hiwatt Custom DR20H
Hiwatt
26% matchHiwatt Custom DR20H takes that saturated character and pushes it toward tight
Peavey MiniMAX
Peavey
25% matchPeavey MiniMAX takes that saturated character and pushes it toward tight
Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo
Soldano
tonal matchSoldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Peavey MiniMAX II Bass Head
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey MiniMAX II Bass Head pushes a saturated tone toward tight
Friedman Plex Head with 4x12 Cabinet
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Plex Head with 4x12 Cabinet leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Gallien-Krueger MB115MK2
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger MB115MK2 pushes a saturated tone toward tight
Hiwatt Leeds AC60
Hiwatt
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Hiwatt Leeds AC60 answers back bright
Mesa Boogie Stiletto Deuce 50/100W Tube Head
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchRun Mesa Boogie Stiletto Deuce 50/100W Tube Head after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Pedals that stack with the Pigtronix gamma drive
Browne Amplification Carbon
Browne Amplification
25% matchBrowne Amplification Carbon leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Colorsound Overdriver
pedal
24% matchRun Colorsound Overdriver after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Roland Corp US LMB-3
Roland
17% matchRoland Corp US LMB-3's bright voice suits Pigtronix gamma drive's own warm character
Walrus Audio Lillian
Walrus Audio
16% matchRun Walrus Audio Lillian after Pigtronix gamma drive in the signal chain, clear of Pigtronix gamma drive's own gain stage
Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2
Alexander Pedals
9% matchKeep Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2 after Pigtronix gamma drive in the signal chain, clear of Pigtronix gamma drive's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Strymon El Capistan
Strymon
9% matchRun Strymon El Capistan after Pigtronix gamma drive in the signal chain, clear of Pigtronix gamma drive's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss GEB-7 Bass Graphic EQ
Roland
tonal matchRun Boss GEB-7 Bass Graphic EQ after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
TC Electronic Spark Booster
TC Electronic
tonal matchFeed a saturated signal into TC Electronic Spark Booster and it comes out closer to clean boost
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive
Solidgoldfx
79% similarityShared character: smooth, s_build_quality, warm
One Control Golden Acorn Overdrive Special
One Control
75% similarityShared character: warm, s_build_quality, blues_players
Providence RED Rock OD ROD-1
Providence
75% similarityShared character: s_build_quality, warm, blues_players
Providence SOV-2 Stampede OverDrive
Providence
74% similarityShared character: s_build_quality, warm, blues_players
One Control BJF Series Strawberry Overdrive
One Control
74% similarityShared character: warm, s_build_quality, blues_players
One Control Baby Blue Overdrive
One Control
73% similarityShared character: smooth, s_build_quality, warm
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One Control Cranberry Over Drive
One Control
83% similarityShared character: smooth, s_build_quality, warm
SolidGoldFX Commodore Bluesbreaker-Style Overdrive
Solidgoldfx
73% similarityShared character: smooth, s_build_quality, blues_players
One Control Purple Humper Overdrive
One Control
73% similarityShared character: s_build_quality, warm, blues_players
T-Rex Moller
T Rex
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Pigtronix Gamma Drive Micro
Pigtronix
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Subdecay Super-nova Drive
Subdecay
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Pigtronix gamma drive?+
The closest matches in character are the One Control Cranberry Over Drive, the SolidGoldFX Commodore Bluesbreaker-Style Overdrive, the One Control Purple Humper Overdrive. Budget picks: TC Electronic El Cambo Overdrive. Boutique upgrades: SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive, One Control Golden Acorn Overdrive Special, Providence RED Rock OD ROD-1.
What pairs well with the Pigtronix gamma drive?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Hiwatt Custom DR20H, Peavey MiniMAX, Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo — Hiwatt Custom DR20H takes that saturated character and pushes it toward tight.
How much does the Pigtronix gamma drive cost?+
Around $85 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).