The ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion is a ThorpyFX distortion pedal, currently around $265. Close alternatives include the Matthews Effects The Harbinger Distortion and the One Control Rebel Red Distortion 4K OC-RRD4Kn. It pairs well with the Peavey VTM-120 and the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp.
ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion
ThorpyFX · pedal
The ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion V2 is the enhanced second version of ThorpyFX's boutique high-gain distortion, delivering improved aggressive, harmonically complex distortion with refined circuit quality in ThorpyFX's exceptional premium hand-built quality.
What stands out
“The ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion V2 is the enhanced second version of ThorpyFX's boutique high-gain distortion, delivering improved aggressive, harmonically complex distortion with refined circuit quality in ThorpyFX's exceptional premium ha…”
— from the listing
“ThorpyFX's high-gain distortion, praised for aggressive, harmonically complex distortion with exceptional clarity in premium hand-built quality”
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“Build quality is exceptional”
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“Heavy rock players who want premium boutique distortion find the Warthog excellent”
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“High-gain distortion suits hard rock and metal applications”
— from the reviews
- distortion
- high gain
- harmonically complex
- aggressive
- clarity
- heavy rock
- boutique
- hard rock
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion is commonly used in
- Metal
- Hard Rock
- Djent
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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. - Alternative
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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.
Amps that pair well with the ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion
Peavey VTM-120
Peavey
19% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → tight)
Peavey VTM-120 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Comes later in the signal chain
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
19% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → mid-forward)
Stack Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Comes later in the signal chain
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited
Aguilar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited pushes a high gain tone toward tight
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo
Ebs
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Stack EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Stack Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo pushes a high gain tone toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Feed a high gain signal into Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion
Suhr Shiba Drive
Suhr
16% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → mid-forward)
Suhr Shiba Drive pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
JHS Emperor
JHS Pedals
15% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → modulated)
Put JHS Emperor after ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion in the signal chain, clear of ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Soldano SLO
Soldano
15% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → tight)
Soldano SLO pushes a high gain tone toward tight
Comes later in the signal chain
Meris Mercury7 Reverb
Meris
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → lush)
Put Meris Mercury7 Reverb after ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion in the signal chain, clear of ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Horizon Devices Flux Echo
Horizon Devices
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → lush)
Keep Horizon Devices Flux Echo after ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion in the signal chain, clear of ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Wampler Ego Compressor
pedal
10% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
What ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
MXR CAE Wah
MXR
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
MXR CAE Wah goes in front of ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion — a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4
Jam Pedals
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Stack JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Cheaper alternatives
Wampler Pinnacle Standard V2
Wampler
75% similarityShared character: hard rock, distortion, aggressive playing
Wampler Mofetta
Wampler
70% similarityShared character: hard rock, distortion, high gain settings
Revv Amplification G3 V2
Revv
68% similarityShared character: hard rock, distortion, aggressive playing
Mr. Black Thunderclaw Distortion
Mr Black
65% similarityShared character: hard rock, clarity, distortion
Walrus Audio Iron Horse
Walrus Audio
60% similarityShared character: distortion, aggressive playing
Providence - SDT-3 Stampede DT
Providence
60% similarityShared character: hard rock, distortion, aggressive playing
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Matthews Effects The Harbinger Distortion
Matthews Effects
66% similarityShared character: hard rock, distortion, aggressive playing
One Control Rebel Red Distortion 4K OC-RRD4Kn
One Control
65% similarityShared character: hard rock, distortion, aggressive playing
Free The Tone HB-2 Heat Blaster Distortion
Free The Tone
62% similarityShared character: hard rock, clarity, distortion
Matthews Effects The Breaker
Matthews Effects
62% similarityShared character: hard rock, distortion, aggressive playing
SONICAKE Black Hammer
Sonicake
61% similarityShared character: hard rock, distortion, aggressive playing
Fender Godzilla Distortion Limited Edition
Fender
56% similarityShared character: hard rock, distortion, aggressive playing
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion?+
The closest matches in character are the Matthews Effects The Harbinger Distortion, the One Control Rebel Red Distortion 4K OC-RRD4Kn, the Free The Tone HB-2 Heat Blaster Distortion. Budget picks: Wampler Pinnacle Standard V2, Wampler Mofetta, Revv Amplification G3 V2. Boutique upgrades: Roger Mayer Spitfire Distortion.
What pairs well with the ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Peavey VTM-120, Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited — Peavey VTM-120 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight.
How much does the ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion cost?+
Around $265 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).