The ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion is a ThorpyFX distortion pedal, currently around $265. Close alternatives include the REVV G3 Distortion and the Free The Tone HB-2 Heat Blaster Distortion. It pairs well with the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and the Roland Cube Street.
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.
- distortion
- clarity
- boutique
- high gain
- heavy rock
- hard rock
- metal
- harmonically complex
Price updated Aug 24, 2026
Genres the ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion is commonly used in
- Metal
- Hard Rock
- Christian Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Heavy 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. - Punk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
22% matchInto a transparent tone, Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp brings the mid-forward it's missing
Roland Cube Street
Roland
22% matchInto a transparent tone, Roland Cube Street brings the mid-forward it's missing
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212 gives it mid-forward to fill it with
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo brings the mid-forward it's missing
Peavey 112-6 1x12
Peavey
tonal matchRun Peavey 112-6 1x12 into that transparent platform and it finally gets some mid-forward
Roland Cube Street EX
Roland
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Roland Cube Street EX gives it mid-forward to fill it with
PRS MT100
PRS
tonal matchRun PRS MT100 into that transparent platform and it finally gets some medium gain
Hiwatt Custom Studio Stage MkIII 20/40W 2x12 Combo
Hiwatt
tonal matchRun Hiwatt Custom Studio Stage MkIII 20/40W 2x12 Combo into that transparent platform and it finally gets some mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion
Klon KTR
Klon
21% matchInto a transparent tone, Klon KTR brings the medium gain it's missing
Browne Amplification Gritador
Browne Amplification
21% matchRun Browne Amplification Gritador into that transparent platform and it finally gets some mid-forward
Ibanez CS9 Stereo Chorus
Ibanez
19% matchPut Ibanez CS9 Stereo Chorus after ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion in the signal chain, clear of ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion's own gain stage
Seymour Duncan Vise Grip Compressor
Seymour Duncan
14% matchThorpyFX Warthog Distortion's transparent character and Seymour Duncan Vise Grip Compressor's transparent voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other
EarthQuaker Devices Towers
EarthQuaker Devices
12% matchEarthQuaker Devices Towers's ambient voice goes after ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion's own transparent character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Walrus Audio Mako R1 Reverb MkII
Walrus Audio
12% matchWalrus Audio Mako R1 Reverb MkII's ambient voice goes after ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion's own transparent character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Fender Hammertone Overdrive
Fender
tonal matchInto ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion, Fender Hammertone Overdrive is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
NuX SSD-10
Nux
tonal matchNuX SSD-10's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion delivers it
Cheaper alternatives
Matthews Effects The Harbinger Distortion
Matthews Effects
76% similarityShared character: hard_rock, high_gain_settings, distortion
Mooer Rage Machine
Mooer
69% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, hard_rock, distortion
Wampler Pinnacle Standard V2
Wampler
69% similarityShared character: hard_rock, distortion, s_build_quality
Donner Extreme Driver
Donner
97% similaritysimilar tone character
Lovepedal MK12 Super High Gain Dirt Box
Lovepedal
96% similaritysimilar tone character
NuX Metal Core
Nux
96% similaritysimilar tone character
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REVV G3 Distortion
Revv
76% similarityShared character: hard_rock, high_gain_settings, distortion
Free The Tone HB-2 Heat Blaster Distortion
Free The Tone
75% similarityShared character: hard_rock, high_gain_settings, distortion
Mooer Ultra Drive MK II
Mooer
74% similarityShared character: hard_rock, high_gain_settings, distortion
Tech 21 XXL
Tech 21
71% similarityShared character: hard_rock, high_gain_settings, distortion
Matthews Effects The Breaker
Matthews Effects
71% similarityShared character: hard_rock, high_gain_settings, distortion
Roger Mayer Spitfire Distortion
Roger Mayer
71% similarityShared character: hard_rock, distortion, s_build_quality
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion?+
The closest matches in character are the REVV G3 Distortion, the Free The Tone HB-2 Heat Blaster Distortion, the Mooer Ultra Drive MK II. Budget picks: Matthews Effects The Harbinger Distortion, Mooer Rage Machine, Wampler Pinnacle Standard V2.
What pairs well with the ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Roland Cube Street, Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212 — Into a transparent tone, Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp brings the mid-forward it's missing.
How much does the ThorpyFX Warthog Distortion cost?+
Around $265 (live listing price, updated Aug 24, 2026).