The ThorpyFX Gunshot V2 is a ThorpyFX overdrive pedal. Close alternatives include the Vemuram DJ-1 and the DigiTech DOD Looking Glass Signature Designer Distortion. It pairs well with the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head and the Mesa Boogie Mark I.
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.
What stands out
“Tone purists who want the finest transparent boost find the V2 an excellent improvement”
— from the community notes
“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…”
— from the listing
“Build quality is exceptional”
— from the community notes
“ThorpyFX's refined Gunshot V2, praised for improved transparency and dynamic response over the original in premium hand-built quality”
— from the community notes
“Improved transparent boost suits tone-purist applications”
— from the reviews
- transparent
- dynamic response
- boost
- natural
- exceptional transparency
- original
- improved transparent boost suits
Genres the ThorpyFX Gunshot V2 is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the ThorpyFX Gunshot V2
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
18% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Into a transparent tone, Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head brings a pull toward mid-forward that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa Boogie Mark I
Mesa Boogie
18% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Mesa Boogie Mark I leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Synergy SL2 Module brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head leans this transparent tone toward low gain, which it doesn't make on its own
ENGL Special Edition E670
Engl
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
ENGL Special Edition E670 leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Ceriatone 2202H brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Pedals that stack with the ThorpyFX Gunshot V2
Wren and Cuff Box of War OG
Wren And Cuff
16% matchWren and Cuff Box of War OG leans this transparent tone toward fuzzy, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas
EarthQuaker Devices
16% matchEarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor
Wampler
12% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter V3
EarthQuaker Devices
12% 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 EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter V3 after ThorpyFX Gunshot V2 in the signal chain, clear of ThorpyFX Gunshot V2's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay
JHS Pedals
6% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
JHS 3 Series Oil Can 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)
Comes later in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Slö Multi-Texture Reverb
Walrus Audio
6% 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 ThorpyFX Gunshot V2's transparent voice out front: Walrus Audio Slö Multi-Texture Reverb goes after ThorpyFX Gunshot V2 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
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings a pull toward fuzzy that's missing
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser goes after ThorpyFX Gunshot V2 — modulation sits after the gain for a defined swirl
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Vemuram
68% similarityShared character: natural, transparent
DigiTech DOD Looking Glass Signature Designer Distortion
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61% similarityShared character: natural, boost, transparent
Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive
Voodoo Lab
60% similarityShared character: natural, transparent
Xotic Effects SSB Super Clean Booster
Xotic
60% similarityShared character: natural, boost, transparent
Xotic AC Booster
Xotic
58% similarityShared character: natural, boost, transparent
Free The Tone RJ-2V
Free The Tone
58% similarityShared character: natural, transparent
T-Rex Hobo Drive
T Rex
58% similarityShared character: natural, transparent
Dunlop MXR Super Badass Dynamic Overdrive, model M89
Dunlop
55% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
EarthQuaker Devices Black Eye Boost
EarthQuaker Devices
55% similarityShared character: natural, boost, transparent
One Control Baby Blue Overdrive
One Control
54% similarityShared character: transparent
Crazy Tube Circuits Clean Little Secret
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the ThorpyFX Gunshot V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Vemuram DJ-1, the DigiTech DOD Looking Glass Signature Designer Distortion, the Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive.
What pairs well with the ThorpyFX Gunshot V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, Mesa Boogie Mark I, Synergy SL2 Module — Into a transparent tone, Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head brings a pull toward mid-forward that's missing.