The Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier is a Universal Audio distortion pedal, currently around $349. Close alternatives include the Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition and the Revv Amplification G4-V2. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark I and the Mesa Boogie F-30 1x12 Combo.
Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier
Universal Audio · pedal
The Universal Audio Knuckles 92 Dual Rec is a premium DSP-powered amplifier simulation pedal from Universal Audio's UAFX line, faithfully recreating the Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amplifier with exceptional digital processing in a compact pedal format.
- metal
- modern
- american
- thick
- hard rock
- digital
- scooped
- universal audio
Price updated Aug 24, 2026
Genres the Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier is commonly used in
- Hard Rock
- Metal
- Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Death Metal
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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. - Metalcore
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier
Mesa Boogie Mark I
Mesa Boogie
26% matchStack Mesa Boogie Mark I on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Mesa Boogie F-30 1x12 Combo
Mesa Boogie
23% matchUniversal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier leans into Mesa-style amps, precisely the platform Mesa Boogie F-30 1x12 Combo wants
Aguilar Tone Hammer 210 Combo
Aguilar
tonal matchAguilar Tone Hammer 210 Combo's own voicing points at Mesa-style amps, and Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier delivers it
Peavey 112-6 1x12
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey 112-6 1x12 pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Roland Cube Street EX
Roland
tonal matchStack Roland Cube Street EX on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Mesa Boogie Rectifier Badlander EL34/100 Head
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchUniversal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier leans into Mesa-style amps, precisely the platform Mesa Boogie Rectifier Badlander EL34/100 Head wants
Mesa Boogie Rectifier Badlander EL34/50 1x12 Combo
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchInto Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier, Mesa Boogie Rectifier Badlander EL34/50 1x12 Combo is right at home: it's built around Mesa-style amps
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchStack Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212 on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier
Browne Amplification Gritador
Browne Amplification
18% matchFeed a scooped signal into Browne Amplification Gritador and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Ashdown Triple Shot
Ashdown
17% matchFeed a scooped signal into Ashdown Triple Shot and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Orange Series Phaser
Orange
11% matchPut Orange Series Phaser after Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier in the signal chain, clear of Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier's own gain stage
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro
Pigtronix
11% matchWhat Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro brings here leans toward sustaining — that's worth building a pairing around
MXR Analog Delay
MXR
6% matchPut MXR Analog Delay after Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier in the signal chain, clear of Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Keeley Halo
Keeley
6% matchKeeley Halo's ambient voice goes after Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier's own full character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Maxon OD808
Maxon
tonal matchMaxon OD808 is voiced for Mesa-style amps — Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier gives it exactly that
Tech 21 California Overdrive
Tech 21
tonal matchInto Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier, Tech 21 California Overdrive is right at home: it's built around Mesa-style amps
Cheaper alternatives
TC Electronic Dual Wreck Preamp
TC Electronic
74% similarityShared character: finest_compact_chorus_pedal, countless_rock_and_metal_players, hard_rock
Menatone None More Black
Menatone
68% similarityShared character: hard_rock, thickness, s_build_quality
Mooer Spark Distortion Pedal
Mooer
65% similarityShared character: thickness, metal
Dunlop MXR M104 Distortion+
Dunlop
64% similarityShared character: hard_rock, metal
Wampler Mofetta
Wampler
97% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar HT-Metal
Blackstar
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition
Suhr
70% similarityShared character: countless_rock_and_metal_players, hard_rock, s_build_quality
Revv Amplification G4-V2
Revv
68% similarityShared character: countless_rock_and_metal_players, hard_rock, thickness
Fulltone OCD
Fulltone
66% similarityShared character: hard_rock, thickness
Universal Audio Lion
Universal Audio
64% similarityShared character: exceptional_accuracy, digital, s_build_quality
TC Electronic Ampworx Vintage Series Jims 45
TC Electronic
62% similarityShared character: finest_compact_chorus_pedal, s_build_quality
Dallas Tuxedo 1959
Dallas
91% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier?+
The closest matches in character are the Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition, the Revv Amplification G4-V2, the Fulltone OCD. Budget picks: TC Electronic Dual Wreck Preamp, Menatone None More Black, Mooer Spark Distortion Pedal. Boutique upgrades: Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster.
What pairs well with the Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark I, Mesa Boogie F-30 1x12 Combo, Aguilar Tone Hammer 210 Combo — Stack Mesa Boogie Mark I on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward.
How much does the Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier cost?+
Around $349 (live listing price, updated Aug 24, 2026).