The ThorpyFX Six Zero is a ThorpyFX fuzz pedal, currently around $269. Close alternatives include the Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII and the Fuzz Face Dunlop Fuzz Face Distortion. It pairs well with the Magnatone 280 and the Fender Vibrolux 6G11.
ThorpyFX Six Zero
ThorpyFX · pedal
The ThorpyFX Six Zero combines a fuzz circuit based on an original MKI Tone Bender with an early-design tremolo by Dan Coggins in one pedal. Rather than using germanium transistors, known for thermal instability and inconsistency, ThorpyFX built the fuzz side with silicon transistors specifically tuned to sound and respond as if they were germanium, aiming for classic Tone Bender character with modern reliability. Pairing a vintage-voiced fuzz with tremolo in one box gives players a specific combination of classic 1960s-style fuzz and vibrato/tremolo textures without needing two separate pedals.
- tremolo
- vintage
- germanium
- silicon
- transistor
- fuzz
- classic rock
- classic tone bender character
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the ThorpyFX Six Zero is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Glam Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Psychedelic 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. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the ThorpyFX Six Zero
Magnatone 280
Magnatone
20% matchRun fuzzy into Magnatone 280 for more modulated on top
Fender Vibrolux 6G11
amplifier
20% matchFender Vibrolux 6G11 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp
Gibson
tonal matchPut Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated
Pedals that stack with the ThorpyFX Six Zero
Zvex Seek Trem
Zvex
22% matchKeep ThorpyFX Six Zero's germanium voice out front: Zvex Seek Trem goes after ThorpyFX Six Zero in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it
Walrus Audio Ages
Walrus Audio
19% matchWalrus Audio Ages stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here
Catalinbread Giygas
Catalinbread
18% matchRun fuzzy into Catalinbread Giygas for more octave on top
Pigtronix Echolution
Pigtronix
13% matchKeep Pigtronix Echolution after ThorpyFX Six Zero in the signal chain, clear of ThorpyFX Six Zero'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% matchRun Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black after ThorpyFX Six Zero in the signal chain, clear of ThorpyFX Six Zero's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ
Jackson Audio
11% matchWhat Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
SolidGoldFX Oblivion
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchSolidGoldFX Oblivion stacks octave on top of the fuzzy already here
Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo
Caroline Guitar Company
tonal matchCaroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here
Cheaper alternatives
Dunlop Screamadelica Fuzz Face Distortion
Dunlop
70% similarityShared character: pedal, fuzz, response
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices
68% similarityShared character: pedal, fuzz, classic_rock
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Germanium
EarthQuaker Devices
68% similarityShared character: fuzz, classic_rock, vintage_charm
Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium
Dunlop
68% similarityShared character: fuzz, response, classic_rock
Lovepedal Super Sic Tone
Lovepedal
94% similaritysimilar tone character
JAM Pedals Eureka
Jam Pedals
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII
Sola Sound
70% similarity“combines a fuzz circuit based on an original MKI Tone Bender with an early-design tremolo by Dan Coggins in one pedal”
Fuzz Face Dunlop Fuzz Face Distortion
Fuzz Face
67% similarityShared character: fuzz, classic_rock
Spaceman Mercury IV Germanium Harmonic Boost
Spaceman
64% similarityShared character: vintage_charm
Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz/Booster
Crazy Tube Circuits
63% similarityShared character: pedal, classic_rock, vintage_charm
Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation OC41
Crazy Tube Circuits
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Spaceman Effects Charon
Spaceman
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the ThorpyFX Six Zero?+
The closest matches in character are the Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII, the Fuzz Face Dunlop Fuzz Face Distortion, the Spaceman Mercury IV Germanium Harmonic Boost. Budget picks: Dunlop Screamadelica Fuzz Face Distortion, EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz, EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Germanium.
What pairs well with the ThorpyFX Six Zero?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Magnatone 280, Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — Run fuzzy into Magnatone 280 for more modulated on top.
How much does the ThorpyFX Six Zero cost?+
Around $269 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).