The REVV G4 Distortion is a Revv distortion pedal, currently around $215. Close alternatives include the Revv Amplification Mauler and the Fulltone OCD V2. It pairs well with the Hiwatt Custom DR20H and the Peavey VTM-120.
REVV G4 Distortion
Revv · pedal
The Revv G4 is a pedal version of the Red channel distortion from Revv Amplification's acclaimed amplifiers, delivering extreme high-gain distortion with the clarity and dynamics characteristic of Revv's tube amplifier circuits. The G4 Red channel represents Revv's most aggressive amp voicing.
What stands out
“The Revv G4 is a pedal version of the Red channel distortion from Revv Amplification's acclaimed amplifiers, delivering extreme high-gain distortion with the clarity and dynamics characteristic of Revv's tube amplifier circuits”
— from the listing
“The G4 delivers Revv's Red channel extreme high-gain distortion with exceptional clarity and aggressive saturation”
— from the reviews
“Build quality is excellent”
— from the community notes
“A premium extreme from a respected boutique amp builder”
— from the reviews
“The G4 Red channel represents Revv's most aggressive amp voicing”
— from the listing
- high gain
- aggressive
- distortion
- clarity
- saturation
- dynamic response
- boutique
- pick attack
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the REVV G4 Distortion is commonly used in
- Metal
- Hard Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Djent
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Death Metal
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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.
Amps that pair well with the REVV G4 Distortion
Hiwatt Custom DR20H
Hiwatt
25% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → tight)
Stack Hiwatt Custom DR20H on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight
Comes later in the signal chain
Peavey VTM-120
Peavey
25% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → tight)
Stack Peavey VTM-120 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight
Comes later in the signal chain
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo
Ebs
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited
Aguilar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited pushes a high gain tone toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo pushes a high gain tone toward tight
Gallien-Krueger MB210-II
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Stack Gallien-Krueger MB210-II on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight
Blackstar Super Fly BT
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Stack Blackstar Super Fly BT on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight
Pedals that stack with the REVV G4 Distortion
Z.Vex Super Hard On
Zvex
21% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → clean boost)
Feed a high gain signal into Z.Vex Super Hard On and it comes out closer to clean boost
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition
Walrus Audio
21% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → clean boost)
Feed a high gain signal into Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition and it comes out closer to clean boost
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
20% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Ahead of the G4's aggressive, high-gain distortion, the Cory Wong's punchy optical compression tightens pick attack before the clipping stage adds its own saturation.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
MXR M83
MXR
19% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
MXR M83's modulated voice goes after REVV G4 Distortion in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with REVV G4 Distortion's own high gain character
Comes later in the signal chain
TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay
TC Electronic
15% 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 TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay after REVV G4 Distortion in the signal chain, clear of REVV G4 Distortion's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Hungry Robot The Borderland
Hungry Robot
15% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → modulated)
Keep REVV G4 Distortion's high gain voice out front: Hungry Robot The Borderland goes after REVV G4 Distortion in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
MXR CAE Wah
MXR
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
MXR CAE Wah belongs in front of REVV G4 Distortion, since a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
Cheaper alternatives
Tone City Wildfire distortion
Tone City
56% similarityShared character: distortion, aggressive playing
NuX HG-6 High Gain
Nux
56% similarityShared character: countless rock and metal players, distortion, aggressive playing
Vox Joe Satriani Satchurator
Vox
55% similarityShared character: clarity, distortion, aggressive playing
MXR Super Badass Distortion
MXR
53% similarityShared character: distortion, aggressive playing, high gain settings
TC Electronic Dark Matter Distortion
TC Electronic
52% similarityShared character: countless rock and metal players, distortion, aggressive playing
MXR CSP036 Il Diavolo Overdrive
MXR
50% similarityShared character: aggressive playing, high gain settings
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Revv Amplification Mauler
Revv
77% similarityShared character: countless rock and metal players, clarity, distortion
Fulltone OCD V2
Fulltone
58% similarityShared character: pick attack, distortion, high gain settings
T Rex T-Rex Mean Machine
T Rex
58% similarityShared character: countless rock and metal players, distortion, aggressive playing
JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion
Jam Pedals
56% similarityShared character: pick attack, distortion, aggressive playing
T-Rex Vulture
T Rex
55% similarityShared character: countless rock and metal players, distortion, aggressive playing
Catalinbread Carbide Purple Gaze
Catalinbread
55% similarityShared character: distortion, high gain settings
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the REVV G4 Distortion?+
The closest matches in character are the Revv Amplification Mauler, the Fulltone OCD V2, the T Rex T-Rex Mean Machine. Budget picks: Tone City Wildfire distortion, NuX HG-6 High Gain, Vox Joe Satriani Satchurator. Boutique upgrades: Strymon Riverside, Blackstar DEPT10DDS Dept.10 Dual Distortion.
What pairs well with the REVV G4 Distortion?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Hiwatt Custom DR20H, Peavey VTM-120, EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo — Stack Hiwatt Custom DR20H on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight.
How much does the REVV G4 Distortion cost?+
Around $215 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).