The SAE Effects Scorpion is a Sae Effects eq pedal, currently around $139. Close alternatives include the Orange Two Stroke and the Wampler Equator Parametric EQ. It pairs well with the Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W 1x12 Combo and the Magnatone 280.
SAE Effects Scorpion
Sae Effects · pedal
The SAE Effects Scorpion is a dual-effect pedal combining a single-band parametric EQ with a fuzz circuit, offering players precise midrange or frequency-targeted tonal shaping alongside aggressive fuzz saturation. Built by SAE Effects, a boutique manufacturer known for creative dual-effect circuit combinations, it delivers a genuinely unique tonal palette not found in standard single-function fuzz pedals.
- fuzz
- eq
- boutique
- frequency
- saturation
- aggressive
- midrange
- equalizer
Price updated Aug 26, 2026
Genres the SAE Effects Scorpion is commonly used in
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Stoner Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Noise Rock
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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. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the SAE Effects Scorpion
Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W 1x12 Combo
Magnatone
20% matchPut Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W 1x12 Combo in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated
Magnatone 280
Magnatone
19% matchRun fuzzy into Magnatone 280 for more modulated on top
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp
Gibson
tonal matchRun fuzzy into Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp for more modulated on top
Pedals that stack with the SAE Effects Scorpion
JHS Colour Box V2
JHS Pedals
23% matchRun fuzzy into JHS Colour Box V2 for more clean boost on top
Electro-Harmonix Glove
Electro-Harmonix
22% matchPut Electro-Harmonix Glove in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
Pigtronix Echolution
Pigtronix
13% matchPut Pigtronix Echolution after SAE Effects Scorpion in the signal chain, clear of SAE Effects Scorpion's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black
Walrus Audio
13% matchWalrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black's ambient voice goes after SAE Effects Scorpion in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with SAE Effects Scorpion's own fuzzy character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Friedman Buxom Boost
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Buxom Boost's own voicing points at a high-gain amp's front end, and SAE Effects Scorpion delivers it
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchPut EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchPut EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
Maxon DB10 Dual Booster
Maxon
tonal matchPut Maxon DB10 Dual Booster in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
Cheaper alternatives
Boss GE-7 Equalizer
Boss
65% similarityShared character: precise_control
Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band
Dirty Haggard Audio
64% similarityShared character: boutique_stuff
CNZ Audio GEQ-5
Cnz Audio
64% similaritySimilar voicing: fuzzy, aggressive
BLAXX EQ5B 5-Band Equalizer
Blaxx
63% similaritySimilar voicing: fuzzy, aggressive
Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer
Artec
60% similaritySimilar voicing: fuzzy, aggressive
FTelettronica Six Band Equalizer
Ftelettronica
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Orange Two Stroke
Orange
66% similarityShared character: focus
Wampler Equator Parametric EQ
Wampler
60% similaritySimilar voicing: fuzzy, aggressive
Guptech I Sea Q'you
Guptech
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Hot Box Pedals Bam 5-band
Hot Box Pedals
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Old Blood Noise Endeavors 3 Band EQ
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Maxon GE601 Graphic Equalizer
Maxon
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the SAE Effects Scorpion?+
The closest matches in character are the Orange Two Stroke, the Wampler Equator Parametric EQ, the Guptech I Sea Q'you. Budget picks: Boss GE-7 Equalizer, Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band, CNZ Audio GEQ-5. Boutique upgrades: Carl Martin 3 Band Parametric EQ, FTelettronica 3 Band Parametric Equalizer.
What pairs well with the SAE Effects Scorpion?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W 1x12 Combo, Magnatone 280, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — Put Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W 1x12 Combo in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated.
How much does the SAE Effects Scorpion cost?+
Around $139 (live listing price, updated Aug 26, 2026).