The ThorpyFX Gunshot V2 is a ThorpyFX overdrive pedal. Close alternatives include the MXR Custom Shop Timmy Overdrive and the ThorpyFX Gunshot Overdrive V1. It pairs well with the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and the Roland Cube Street.
ThorpyFX Gunshot V2
ThorpyFX · pedal
The ThorpyFX Gunshot V2 is the enhanced second version of ThorpyFX's highly regarded transparent boost pedal, delivering exceptional transparency and natural dynamic response with improved circuit refinement in ThorpyFX's premium hand-built quality.
- transparent
- boost
- natural
- exceptional transparency
- dynamic response
- original
- improved transparent boost suits
Genres the ThorpyFX Gunshot V2 is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the ThorpyFX Gunshot V2
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
18% matchRun Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp into that transparent platform and it finally gets some mid-forward
Roland Cube Street
Roland
18% matchRun Roland Cube Street into that transparent platform and it finally gets some mid-forward
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Synergy SL2 Module brings the high gain it's missing
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Friedman BE-Mini Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchRun Egnater Tweaker 88 Head into that transparent platform and it finally gets some low gain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Ceriatone 2202H brings the high gain it's missing
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Friedman Jose LTD gives it high gain to fill it with
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 brings the high gain it's missing
Pedals that stack with the ThorpyFX Gunshot V2
Soldano SLO
Soldano
18% matchInto a transparent tone, Soldano SLO brings the high gain it's missing
EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas
EarthQuaker Devices
18% matchEarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
14% matchPut Boss BF-2 Flanger after ThorpyFX Gunshot V2 in the signal chain, clear of ThorpyFX Gunshot V2's own gain stage
Xotic SP Compressor
Xotic
11% matchXotic SP Compressor's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying
Strymon BigSky
Strymon
7% matchPut Strymon BigSky after ThorpyFX Gunshot V2 in the signal chain, clear of ThorpyFX Gunshot V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Eventide Modulated Delay
Eventide
7% matchEventide Modulated Delay's modulated voice goes after ThorpyFX Gunshot V2 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with ThorpyFX Gunshot V2's own transparent character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchTone City Dry Martini's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and ThorpyFX Gunshot V2 delivers it
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
MXR Custom Shop Timmy Overdrive
MXR
73% similarityShared character: transparent, s_build_quality, boost
ThorpyFX Gunshot Overdrive V1
ThorpyFX
70% similarity“The ThorpyFX Gunshot V2 is the enhanced second version of ThorpyFX's highly regarded transparent boost pedal”
Xotic Effects SSB Super Clean Booster
Xotic
66% similarityShared character: transparent, s_build_quality, boost
TC Electronic Rush Booster
TC Electronic
64% similarityShared character: transparent, s_build_quality, boost
Xotic RC Booster V2
Xotic
63% similarityShared character: transparent, s_build_quality, boost
Friedman Buxom Boost
Friedman
63% similarityShared character: transparent, boost, natural
Suhr Dual Boost
Suhr
62% similarityShared character: transparent, s_build_quality, boost
T-Rex Karma Boost
T Rex
62% similarityShared character: transparent, s_build_quality, boost
ThorpyFX Judge Dredd Lawbringer Gunshot
ThorpyFX
98% similaritysimilar tone character
Vertex Effects Tone Secret
Vertex
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Rodenberg M2-Clean Boost
Rodenberg
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp
Beetronics
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the ThorpyFX Gunshot V2?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR Custom Shop Timmy Overdrive, the ThorpyFX Gunshot Overdrive V1, the Xotic Effects SSB Super Clean Booster.
What pairs well with the ThorpyFX Gunshot V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Roland Cube Street, Synergy SL2 Module — Run Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp into that transparent platform and it finally gets some mid-forward.