The T Rex T-Rex Mudhoney II is a T Rex distortion pedal, currently around $112.32. Close alternatives include the Warm Guitar Pedals ODD and the Tech 21 Double Drive 3X Programmable. It pairs well with the Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp and the 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead.
T Rex T-Rex Mudhoney II
T Rex · pedal
The T-Rex Mudhoney II is a premium dual-channel overdrive and distortion pedal from T-Rex Engineering of Copenhagen, Denmark, delivering two independent channels of warm overdrive and heavier distortion with T-Rex's characteristic robust build quality and practical feature set.
What stands out
“T-Rex's dual Mudhoney overdrive and distortion, praised for two independent channels covering warm overdrive and heavier distortion in robust T-Rex build quality”
— from the community notes
“The T-Rex Mudhoney II is a premium dual-channel overdrive and distortion pedal from T-Rex Engineering of Copenhagen, Denmark, delivering two independent channels of warm overdrive and heavier distortion with T-Rex's characteristic robust bu…”
— from the listing
“Build quality is excellent and reliable”
— from the community notes
“Players who want versatile dual-channel drive find the Mudhoney II an excellent option”
— from the community notes
“The Mudhoney II delivers dual-channel overdrive and distortion with independent channel control in T-Rex's robust build quality”
— from the reviews
- distortion
- drive
- overdrive
- warm
- two independent channels
- independent channel control
- practical feature
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the T Rex T-Rex Mudhoney II is commonly used in
- Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Punk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Hard 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. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the T Rex T-Rex Mudhoney II
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Vox
23% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp's bright balances out the warm tone
Comes later in the signal chain
1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead
Marshall
23% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Where this leans warm, 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead answers back bright
Comes later in the signal chain
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Laney Richter leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Mesa Boogie Subway D-350
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa Boogie Subway D-350's bright balances out the warm tone
PRS DG
PRS
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run PRS DG after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Vox MV50 Brian May
Vox
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Vox MV50 Brian May's bright balances out the warm tone
Fuchs ODH
Fuchs
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, Fuchs ODH answers back bright
Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo
Soldano
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Pedals that stack with the T Rex T-Rex Mudhoney II
EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea
EarthQuaker Devices
22% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Catalinbread Galileo
Catalinbread
22% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Run Catalinbread Galileo after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Comes earlier in the signal chain
IdiotBox Effects End of Line
Idiotbox Effects
18% 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 IdiotBox Effects End of Line after T Rex T-Rex Mudhoney II in the signal chain, clear of T Rex T-Rex Mudhoney II's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS 3 Series Compressor
JHS Pedals
17% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
What JHS 3 Series Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Chase Bliss Automatone CXM 1978
Chase Bliss Audio
11% 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 Chase Bliss Automatone CXM 1978 after T Rex T-Rex Mudhoney II in the signal chain, clear of T Rex T-Rex Mudhoney II's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Boss RV-6 Reverb
Boss
10% 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 Boss RV-6 Reverb after T Rex T-Rex Mudhoney II in the signal chain, clear of T Rex T-Rex Mudhoney II's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Alchemy Audio HBE Detox EQ
Alchemy Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Alchemy Audio HBE Detox EQ's bright balances out the warm tone
CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition
California Wub
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition's bright balances out the warm tone
Cheaper alternatives
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Jim Dunlop Mini Distortion
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Tone City Nobleman
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Boutique & premium upgrades
Suhr Eclipse Dual Channel Overdrive/Distortion
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Mesa Boogie Flux-Drive
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53% similarityShared character: distortion, warm, overdrive
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Warm Guitar Pedals ODD
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the T Rex T-Rex Mudhoney II?+
The closest matches in character are the Warm Guitar Pedals ODD, the Tech 21 Double Drive 3X Programmable, the Mooer MDS4. Budget picks: Tone City Black Tea, Tone City Model E Distortion TC-T35, T-Rex Nitros. Boutique upgrades: Suhr Eclipse Dual Channel Overdrive/Distortion, T Rex T-Rex Twin Blaze, Wampler Hot Wired V1.
What pairs well with the T Rex T-Rex Mudhoney II?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp, 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead, Laney Richter — Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp's bright balances out the warm tone.
How much does the T Rex T-Rex Mudhoney II cost?+
Around $112.32 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).