The Revv Amplification G2-V2 is a Revv overdrive pedal, currently around $229. Close alternatives include the Revv G2 (Green Channel Drive) and the Colorsound Power Boost. It pairs well with the Park P50 Classic and the Bad Cat Cub.
Revv Amplification G2-V2
Revv · pedal
The Revv G2 is a preamp, overdrive and distortion pedal reproducing the Green channel of Revv's Generator amplifiers, with the widest gain and EQ range in the company's pedal line. A three-way switch gives three distinct voices: Off is a full-range clean boost with the three-band EQ still active; Blue is the Green channel's signature touch-responsive breakup; and Red delivers a more authentic, amp-like saturated gain feel. On its own it is open, woody and chewy, with the dynamic response of a cranked tube amp rather than a compressed pedal distortion, which has made it a favourite of Nashville session players for its clarity and dynamics. It works equally as a classic crunch box, a boost to push a tube amp into sweet saturation, or an always-on drive, covering both rhythm and lead duty. The V2 refines the original circuit.
What stands out
“Build quality is excellent”
— from the community notes
“The Revv G2 is a preamp, overdrive and distortion pedal reproducing the Green channel of Revv's Generator amplifiers, with the widest gain and EQ range in the company's pedal line”
— from the listing
“It works equally as a classic crunch box, a boost to push a tube amp into sweet saturation, or an always-on drive, covering both rhythm and lead duty”
— from the listing
“On its own it is open, woody and chewy, with the dynamic response of a cranked tube amp , which has made it a favourite of Nashville session players for its clarity and dynamics”
— from the listing
“Improved dynamics over V1 with maintained authentic tube amp character”
— from the reviews
- tube
- clean boost
- drive
- eq
- overdrive
- full
- dynamic response
- warm
Price updated Oct 22, 2026
Genres the Revv Amplification G2-V2 is commonly used in
- Blues
- Rock
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Classic Rock
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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. - Indie Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Revv Amplification G2-V2
Park P50 Classic
Park
24% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Into a dynamic tone, Park P50 Classic brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Bad Cat Cub
Bad Cat
21% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
What Bad Cat Cub brings here leans toward harmonically rich — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone British Style 2525
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone British Style 2525 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
ENGL Special Edition E670
Engl
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, ENGL Special Edition E670 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Blackstar TV-10 BH
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Blackstar TV-10 BH brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Vox AC30S1 OneTwelve 30W 1x12 Combo
Vox
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Vox AC30S1 OneTwelve 30W 1x12 Combo leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Ampeg Rocket Watts
Ampeg
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ampeg Rocket Watts leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Pedals that stack with the Revv Amplification G2-V2
Universal Audio Uafx Max Preamp & Dual Compressor
Universal Audio
23% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Universal Audio Uafx Max Preamp & Dual Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Z.Vex Super Hard On
Zvex
21% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Z.Vex Super Hard On leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes earlier in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices '- Speaker Cranker
EarthQuaker Devices
21% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Into a dynamic tone, EarthQuaker Devices '- Speaker Cranker brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo
Caroline Guitar Company
12% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo after Revv Amplification G2-V2 in the signal chain, clear of Revv Amplification G2-V2's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Echoplex EP-3
Echoplex
8% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Revv Amplification G2-V2's clean boost voice out front: Echoplex EP-3 goes after Revv Amplification G2-V2 in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition
JHS Pedals
8% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition after Revv Amplification G2-V2 in the signal chain, clear of Revv Amplification G2-V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor
Nux
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
JHS Pedals JHS Pulp N Peel V4
JHS Pedals
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, JHS Pedals JHS Pulp N Peel V4 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Cheaper alternatives
Xotic BB Preamp V1.5
Xotic
59% similarityShared character: boost, clarity, warm
Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose
Electro-Harmonix
57% similarityShared character: original circuit, boost, touch
Carl Martin Hot Drive 'N Boost mkI
Carl Martin
56% similarityShared character: boost, crunch, warm
Xotic AC Booster
Xotic
55% similarityShared character: boost, warm, overdrive
REVV G2 Green
Revv
53% similarityShared character: crunch, clarity, warm
Fulltone Fulldrive 2 MOSFET
Fulltone
53% similarityShared character: boost, crunch, clarity
Boutique & premium upgrades
Friedman IR-D
Friedman
56% similarityShared character: red channel, sweet, crunch
Strymon Riverside
Strymon
56% similarityShared character: sweet, boost, touch
DryBell The Engine
Drybell
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Analog Man King of Tone
Analog Man
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Revv G2 (Green Channel Drive)
Revv
63% similarityShared character: red channel, woody, touch
Colorsound Power Boost
Colorsound
56% similarityShared character: boost, touch, clarity
Xotic BB Preamp
Xotic
51% similarityShared character: boost, crunch, warm
Univox UD-50 Uni-Drive
pedal
50% similarityShared character: boost, distortion, warm
Wadsworth Music Engager Boost
Wadsworth Music
50% similarityShared character: boost, lead
Vox CT-03BT
Vox
95% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Revv Amplification G2-V2 (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Revv Amplification G2-V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Revv G2 (Green Channel Drive), the Colorsound Power Boost, the Xotic BB Preamp. Budget picks: Xotic BB Preamp V1.5, Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose, Carl Martin Hot Drive 'N Boost mkI. Boutique upgrades: Friedman IR-D, Strymon Riverside, DryBell The Engine.
What pairs well with the Revv Amplification G2-V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Park P50 Classic, Bad Cat Cub, Ceriatone British Style 2525 — Into a dynamic tone, Park P50 Classic brings a pull toward compressed that's missing.
How much does the Revv Amplification G2-V2 cost?+
Around $229 (live listing price, updated Oct 22, 2026).