The REVV G4 V2 Distortion is a Revv distortion pedal, currently around $195.90. Close alternatives include the Revv Amplification Mauler and the Roland Core Distortion. It pairs well with the Marshall JCM800 2203 and the Peavey VTM-120.
REVV G4 V2 Distortion
Revv · pedal
The Revv G4 V2 is the refined second version of Revv Amplification's Red channel extreme high-gain distortion pedal, delivering improved saturated high-gain with enhanced circuit refinement. The V2 refines the G4's authentic tube amp extreme gain character.
What stands out
“Revv's refined G4 Red channel distortion V2, praised for improved extreme high-gain with enhanced dynamics over the original”
— from the community notes
“Build quality is excellent”
— from the community notes
“The Revv G4 V2 is the refined second version of Revv Amplification's Red channel extreme , delivering improved saturated high-gain with enhanced circuit refinement”
— from the listing
“Enhanced circuit quality over V1 with maintained authentic tube amp extreme gain”
— from the reviews
“The G4 V2 delivers refined Red channel extreme high-gain distortion with improved dynamics in Revv's format”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“The V2 refines the G4's authentic tube amp extreme gain character”
— from the listing
- high gain
- dynamic
- distortion
- enhanced circuit refinement
- revv g4 v2
- g4 v2
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the REVV G4 V2 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. - Metalcore
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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. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the REVV G4 V2 Distortion
Marshall JCM800 2203
Marshall
18% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → mid-forward)
Feed a high gain signal into Marshall JCM800 2203 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Comes later in the signal chain
Peavey VTM-120
Peavey
18% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → tight)
Feed a high gain signal into Peavey VTM-120 and it comes out closer to tight
Comes later in the signal chain
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited
Aguilar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo
Ebs
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo pushes a high gain tone toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410 pushes a high gain tone toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Stack Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Feed a high gain signal into Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the REVV G4 V2 Distortion
JAM Pedals Tubedreamer
Jam Pedals
16% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → mid-forward)
JAM Pedals Tubedreamer takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
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 → shimmer)
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress's shimmer voice goes after REVV G4 V2 Distortion in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with REVV G4 V2 Distortion's own high gain character
Comes later in the signal chain
Suhr Shiba Drive
Suhr
15% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → mid-forward)
Suhr Shiba Drive takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Demon FX Call 76
Demon Fx
14% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Demon FX Call 76's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Meris Mercury7 Reverb
Meris
13% 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 → lush)
Keep REVV G4 V2 Distortion's high gain voice out front: Meris Mercury7 Reverb goes after REVV G4 V2 Distortion in the signal chain so its ambient voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Mooer A7 Ambience
Mooer
13% 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 → ambient)
Keep Mooer A7 Ambience after REVV G4 V2 Distortion in the signal chain, clear of REVV G4 V2 Distortion's own gain stage — 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 goes in front of REVV G4 V2 Distortion — a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4
Jam Pedals
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4 pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Cheaper alternatives
Tone City Double Engine T40 Rectified High Energy
Tone City
65% similarityShared character: distortion, high gain settings
Tone City Model M
Tone City
65% similarityShared character: distortion, high gain settings
NuX HG-6 High Gain
Nux
64% similarityShared character: countless rock and metal players, distortion, high gain settings
Tone City Model S Distortion
Tone City
61% similarityShared character: distortion, high gain settings
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
57% similarityShared character: distortion, high gain settings
Catalinbread SFT V2
Catalinbread
56% similarityShared character: original, high gain settings
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Revv Amplification Mauler
Revv
70% similarityShared character: countless rock and metal players, distortion, high gain settings
Roland Core Distortion
Roland
67% similarityShared character: countless rock and metal players, distortion, high gain settings
Tech 21 Tri-O.D.
Tech 21
60% similarityShared character: distortion, high gain settings
ISP Technologies Distortion
Isp Technologies
59% similarityShared character: countless rock and metal players, distortion, high gain settings
Fulltone OCD V2
Fulltone
58% similarityShared character: original, distortion, high gain settings
Providence - SDT-3 Stampede DT
Providence
57% similarityShared character: countless rock and metal players, distortion, high gain settings
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the REVV G4 V2 Distortion?+
The closest matches in character are the Revv Amplification Mauler, the Roland Core Distortion, the Tech 21 Tri-O.D.. Budget picks: Tone City Double Engine T40 Rectified High Energy, Tone City Model M, NuX HG-6 High Gain. Boutique upgrades: Blackstar DEPT10DDS Dept.10 Dual Distortion.
What pairs well with the REVV G4 V2 Distortion?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall JCM800 2203, Peavey VTM-120, Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited — Feed a high gain signal into Marshall JCM800 2203 and it comes out closer to mid-forward.
How much does the REVV G4 V2 Distortion cost?+
Around $195.90 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).