The Pigtronix Star Eater is a Pigtronix fuzz pedal, currently around $134. Close alternatives include the Wampler Leviathan Fuzz and the Fjord Fuzz Berserk. It pairs well with the Fender Vibrolux 6G11 and the Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp.

Pigtronix Star Eater

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The Pigtronix Star Eater is a large-format fuzz pedal from Pigtronix delivering massive, aggressive fuzz with extensive tonal control and high sustain. The Star Eater is one of Pigtronix's most extreme fuzz designs, suited for doom, stoner rock, and heavy psych applications.

What stands out

  • “The Pigtronix Star Eater is a large-format fuzz pedal from Pigtronix delivering massive, aggressive fuzz with extensive tonal control and high sustain”

    — from the listing

  • “Extreme saturation and high sustain suit doom, stoner rock, and heavy psych applications”

    — from the reviews

  • “The Star Eater is one of Pigtronix's most extreme fuzz designs, suited for doom, stoner rock, and heavy psych applications”

    — from the listing

  • “Build quality is solid”

    — from the community notes

  • “Doom, stoner rock, and heavy psych players who want extreme fuzz with control find the Star Eater a distinctive option”

    — from the community notes

  • fuzz
  • massive
  • aggressive
  • doom
  • stoner rock
  • saturation
  • extensive tonal control
$134View on Reverb

Price updated Oct 23, 2026

Genres the Pigtronix Star Eater is commonly used in

  • Stoner Rock
  • Doom Metal
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Noise Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Grunge
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the Pigtronix Star Eater

Fender Vibrolux 6G11

amplifier

18% match

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)

Put Fender Vibrolux 6G11 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated

Comes later in the signal chain

Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp

Gibson

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal

Magnatone 510

Magnatone

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Magnatone 510 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal

Pedals that stack with the Pigtronix Star Eater

Walrus Audio Ages

Walrus Audio

19% match
$199via Reverb

gain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (fuzzy → clean boost)

Run fuzzy into Walrus Audio Ages for more clean boost on top

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp

Beetronics

19% match
$118.72via Reverb

gain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (fuzzy → clean boost)

Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Cordovox PH-8

Cordovox

18% match
$69.99via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)

Cordovox PH-8's modulated voice goes after Pigtronix Star Eater in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Pigtronix Star Eater's own fuzzy character

Comes later in the signal chain

Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black

Walrus Audio

11% match
$290.14via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → octave)

Put Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black after Pigtronix Star Eater in the signal chain, clear of Pigtronix Star Eater's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Pigtronix Echolution

Pigtronix

11% match

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)

Run Pigtronix Echolution after Pigtronix Star Eater in the signal chain, clear of Pigtronix Star Eater's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ

Jackson Audio

11% match

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.

Pigtronix Star Eater leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Comes earlier in the signal chain

EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things

EarthQuaker Devices

$292.17via Reverb

EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp

EarthQuaker Devices

tonal match
$79via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here

Cheaper alternatives

Electro-Harmonix Russian Big Muff Pi Fuzz Distortion

Electro-Harmonix

65% similarity
$76.22via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz

Fuzzrocious 420 Fuzz V2

Fuzzrocious

64% similarity
$95via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz, aggressive playing

DOD Chthonic Fuzz

Dod

56% similarity
$85.39via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz

Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff

Electro-Harmonix

53% similarity
$76.22via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz

Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz

Black Arts Toneworks

50% similarity
$119via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz, aggressive playing

Boutique & premium upgrades

Red Witch Fuzz God II

Red Witch

67% similarity
$249.99via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz

Black Arts Toneworks Crown of Horns

Black Arts Toneworks

58% similarity
$189via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz, aggressive playing

Fjord Fuzz Odin

Fjord Fuzz

58% similarity
$199via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz

EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2

EarthQuaker Devices

48% similarity
$299via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz

Similar character

Wampler Leviathan Fuzz

Wampler

78% similarity
$149.95via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz

Fjord Fuzz Berserk

Fjord Fuzz

65% similarity

Shared character: fuzz, aggressive playing

Fjord Fuzz Frei 2

Fjord Fuzz

57% similarity

Shared character: fuzz

Dunlop Way Huge Doom Hammer Fuzz, model WM45

Dunlop

56% similarity

Shared character: fuzz, aggressive playing

Mr Black Mr. Black SludgeMaster

Mr Black

55% similarity

Shared character: fuzz

JHS Pedals JHS Muffuletta

JHS Pedals

54% similarity

Shared character: fuzz, aggressive playing

See all alternatives to the Pigtronix Star Eater (cheaper + boutique) →

Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Pigtronix Star Eater?+

The closest matches in character are the Wampler Leviathan Fuzz, the Fjord Fuzz Berserk, the Fjord Fuzz Frei 2. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Russian Big Muff Pi Fuzz Distortion, Fuzzrocious 420 Fuzz V2, DOD Chthonic Fuzz. Boutique upgrades: Red Witch Fuzz God II, Black Arts Toneworks Crown of Horns, Fjord Fuzz Odin.

What pairs well with the Pigtronix Star Eater?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp, Magnatone 510 — Put Fender Vibrolux 6G11 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated.

How much does the Pigtronix Star Eater cost?+

Around $134 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).

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