The Vox Bullet Distortion Switch is a Vox distortion pedal, currently around $25. Close alternatives include the Mooer MDS4 and the Vox TG1-V8DS V8 Distortion. It pairs well with the EVH 5150 III and the PRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head.
Vox Bullet Distortion Switch
Vox · pedal
The Vox Bullet Distortion is a compact distortion pedal from Vox in their miniature bullet-shaped housing format, delivering classic rock distortion character in a distinctive compact enclosure at accessible pricing.
What stands out
“The Vox Bullet Distortion is a compact distortion pedal from Vox in their miniature bullet-shaped housing format, delivering classic rock distortion character in a distinctive compact enclosure at accessible pricing”
— from the listing
“Build quality is adequate”
— from the community notes
“Vox's compact bullet-format distortion, valued for classic rock distortion at accessible pricing in the distinctive bullet-shaped enclosure”
— from the community notes
- distortion
- classic rock
- accessible pricing
- distinctive compact enclosure
- distinctive bullet shaped enclosure
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the Vox Bullet Distortion Switch is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Hard Rock
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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. - Alternative
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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.
Amps that pair well with the Vox Bullet Distortion Switch
EVH 5150 III
Evh
11% matchEVH 5150 III's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
PRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head
PRS
11% matchPRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head's own dynamic character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 goes after Vox Bullet Distortion Switch in the chain
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ceriatone HRM 50 after Vox Bullet Distortion Switch
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo
Ebs
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo after Vox Bullet Distortion Switch
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited
Aguilar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited goes after Vox Bullet Distortion Switch in the chain
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50 goes after Vox Bullet Distortion Switch in the chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410 after Vox Bullet Distortion Switch
Pedals that stack with the Vox Bullet Distortion Switch
Vox Valvenergy Mystic Edge
Vox
7% matchWhat Vox Valvenergy Mystic Edge brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
7% matchWhat Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Julia
Walrus Audio
6% matchRun Walrus Audio Julia after Vox Bullet Distortion Switch in the signal chain, clear of Vox Bullet Distortion Switch's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Ashdown Studio Compressor
Ashdown
6% matchAshdown Studio Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Meris LVX Delay
Meris
4% matchPut Meris LVX Delay after Vox Bullet Distortion Switch in the signal chain, clear of Vox Bullet Distortion Switch's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star V3
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
4% matchKeep Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star V3 after Vox Bullet Distortion Switch in the signal chain, clear of Vox Bullet Distortion Switch's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost
Matthews Effects
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost goes in front of Vox Bullet Distortion Switch in the chain
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Tone City Model E Distortion TC-T35
Tone City
71% similarityShared character: distortion
Third Man Store Third Man Hardware x Gamechanger Audio Plasma Coil
Third Man Store
67% similarityShared character: distortion
Walrus Audio Iron Horse V2
Walrus Audio
67% similarityShared character: distortion
Suhr Eclipse Dual Channel Overdrive/Distortion
Suhr
65% similarityShared character: distortion
Tone City Rock Magma Distortion Super Sustain
Tone City
65% similarityShared character: distortion
One Control Anodized Brown Distortion
One Control
63% similarityShared character: distortion, classic rock
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
Mooer MDS4
Mooer
72% similarityShared character: distortion
Vox TG1-V8DS V8 Distortion
Vox
62% similarityShared character: distortion
Roland Core Distortion
Roland
56% similarityShared character: distortion
Maxon D&S II Reissue
Maxon
54% similarityShared character: distortion
T-Rex Vulture
T Rex
52% similarityShared character: distortion
Matthews Effects The Breaker
Matthews Effects
91% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Vox Bullet Distortion Switch (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Vox Bullet Distortion Switch?+
The closest matches in character are the Mooer MDS4, the Vox TG1-V8DS V8 Distortion, the Roland Core Distortion. Budget picks: Jim Dunlop Mini Distortion. Boutique upgrades: Tone City Model E Distortion TC-T35, Third Man Store Third Man Hardware x Gamechanger Audio Plasma Coil, Walrus Audio Iron Horse V2.
What pairs well with the Vox Bullet Distortion Switch?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: EVH 5150 III, PRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head, Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 — EVH 5150 III's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Vox Bullet Distortion Switch cost?+
Around $25 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).