The TC Electronic Eyemaster is a TC Electronic distortion pedal, currently around $52.18. Close alternatives include the Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition and the Revv Amplification G4-V2. It pairs well with the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and the Blackstar HT-20R MkII.
TC Electronic Eyemaster
TC Electronic · pedal
The TC Electronic EyeMaster is a classic metal distortion pedal from TC Electronic of Aarhus, Denmark, delivering aggressive, high-gain metal distortion with tight, scooped character and TC Electronic's accessible pricing and practical controls.
- electronic
- metal
- tight
- scooped
- reliable
- solid
- distortion
- hard rock
Price updated Aug 24, 2026
Genres the TC Electronic Eyemaster is commonly used in
- Electronic
- Metal
- Hard Rock
- Heavy Metal
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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. - Djent
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the TC Electronic Eyemaster
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
26% matchLaney RB3 Richter Bass Amp pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Blackstar HT-20R MkII
Blackstar
25% matchBlackstar HT-20R MkII pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Peavey 112-6 1x12
Peavey
tonal matchStack Peavey 112-6 1x12 on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Roland Cube Street EX
Roland
tonal matchFeed a scooped signal into Roland Cube Street EX and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Mesa Boogie Mark I
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchFeed a scooped signal into Mesa Boogie Mark I and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 212 pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Gibson Dual Falcon 20
Gibson
tonal matchGibson Dual Falcon 20 takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the TC Electronic Eyemaster
Browne Amplification Gritador
Browne Amplification
25% matchStack Browne Amplification Gritador on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic
pedal
24% matchStack Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
One Control Persian Green Screamer
One Control
18% matchKeep TC Electronic Eyemaster's tight voice out front: One Control Persian Green Screamer goes after TC Electronic Eyemaster in the signal chain so its mid-forward voice doesn't muddy it
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro
Pigtronix
14% matchPigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro's own sustaining character is the real reason this is worth trying
Wampler Catacombs
Wampler
8% matchKeep Wampler Catacombs after TC Electronic Eyemaster in the signal chain, clear of TC Electronic Eyemaster's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Universal Audio Golden Reverberator
Universal Audio
7% matchKeep Universal Audio Golden Reverberator after TC Electronic Eyemaster in the signal chain, clear of TC Electronic Eyemaster's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby 95Q
Cry Baby
tonal matchStack Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby 95Q on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Standard GCB95
Cry Baby
tonal matchFeed a scooped signal into Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Standard GCB95 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
TC Electronic 000-EBD00-00010
TC Electronic
71% similarityShared character: modern_features, expanded_effects, s_build_quality
ProCo Fat Rat
Proco
68% similarityShared character: distortion, s_build_quality, metal
TC Electronic Dual Wreck Preamp
TC Electronic
67% similarityShared character: hard_rock, s_build_quality, metal
Mooer Spark Distortion Pedal
Mooer
65% similarityShared character: distortion, metal
EVH Modern High Gain
MXR
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier
Universal Audio
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition
Suhr
70% similarityShared character: hard_rock, distortion, s_build_quality
Revv Amplification G4-V2
Revv
65% similarityShared character: hard_rock, s_build_quality, metal
Fender Hammertone Metal
Fender
65% similarityShared character: hard_rock, distortion, metal
MXR M115 Distortion III
MXR
65% similarityShared character: distortion, s_build_quality, metal
TC Electronic Dark Matter Distortion
TC Electronic
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Maxon SM9Pro+ Super Metal Pro Plus Distortion
Maxon
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the TC Electronic Eyemaster?+
The closest matches in character are the Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition, the Revv Amplification G4-V2, the Fender Hammertone Metal. Budget picks: TC Electronic Magus Pro Distortion, TC Electronic El Mocambo Overdrive, TC Electronic El Cambo Overdrive. Boutique upgrades: TC Electronic 000-EBD00-00010, ProCo Fat Rat, TC Electronic Dual Wreck Preamp.
What pairs well with the TC Electronic Eyemaster?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Blackstar HT-20R MkII, Peavey 112-6 1x12 — Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward.
How much does the TC Electronic Eyemaster cost?+
Around $52.18 (live listing price, updated Aug 24, 2026).