The Vox Bullet Distortion Switch is a Vox distortion pedal, currently around $25. Close alternatives include the Mooer MDS4 and the One Control Dyna Distortion 4K OC-DRD4K. It pairs well with the Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt and the Divided by 13 JRT 9/15.
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.
- distortion
- classic rock
- accessible pricing
- distinctive compact enclosure
- distinctive bullet shaped enclosure
Price updated Aug 28, 2026
Genres the Vox Bullet Distortion Switch is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Punk
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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. - Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Vox Bullet Distortion Switch
Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt
Diezel
11% matchDiezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Divided by 13 JRT 9/15
Divided By 13
11% matchWhat Divided by 13 JRT 9/15 brings here leans toward lush — that's worth building a pairing around
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Fusion 210 tightens and focuses this high-gain tone with a mid-forward boost
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone HRM 50 tightens and focuses this high-gain tone with a mid-forward boost
Traynor BB115
Traynor
tonal matchTraynor BB115 tightens a saturated tone's low end
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50 tightens and focuses this high-gain tone with a mid-forward boost
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 212 tightens and focuses this high-gain tone with a mid-forward boost
Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchPhil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo tightens and focuses this high-gain tone with a mid-forward boost
Pedals that stack with the Vox Bullet Distortion Switch
Analog Man King of Tone
Analog Man
8% matchWhat Analog Man King of Tone brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Beetronics Octahive
Beetronics
8% matchWhat Beetronics Octahive brings here leans toward octave — that's worth building a pairing around
Universal Audio 1176 Compressor
Universal Audio
6% matchWhat Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
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
Boss DM-2 Delay
Boss
5% matchKeep Boss DM-2 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)
Boss RV-6 Reverb
Boss
5% matchKeep Boss RV-6 Reverb 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)
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchWampler Cory Wong pushes this high-gain tone into lead territory
Spaceman Effects Atlas IV
Spaceman
tonal matchSpaceman Effects Atlas IV pushes this high-gain tone into lead territory
Boutique & premium upgrades
Tone City Model E Distortion TC-T35
Tone City
71% similarityShared character: distortion, s_build_quality
Third Man Store Third Man Hardware x Gamechanger Audio Plasma Coil
Third Man Store
70% similarityShared character: distortion, s_build_quality
Tone City Model S Distortion
Tone City
64% similarityShared character: distortion, s_build_quality
Tone City Rock Magma Distortion Super Sustain
Tone City
94% similaritysimilar tone character
One Control Anodized Brown Distortion
One Control
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Walrus Audio Eras
Walrus Audio
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Mooer MDS4
Mooer
71% similarityShared character: distortion, s_build_quality
One Control Dyna Distortion 4K OC-DRD4K
One Control
66% similarityShared character: distortion, s_build_quality
Roger Mayer Spitfire Distortion
Roger Mayer
65% similarityShared character: distortion, s_build_quality
Orange - Vintage Distortion
Orange
65% similarityShared character: classic_rock, distortion, s_build_quality
Vox TG1-V8DS V8 Distortion
Vox
65% similarityShared character: distortion, s_build_quality
One Control Rebel Red Distortion 4K OC-RRD4Kn
One Control
91% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Vox Bullet Distortion Switch?+
The closest matches in character are the Mooer MDS4, the One Control Dyna Distortion 4K OC-DRD4K, the Roger Mayer Spitfire Distortion. Boutique upgrades: Tone City Model E Distortion TC-T35, Third Man Store Third Man Hardware x Gamechanger Audio Plasma Coil, Tone City Model S Distortion.
What pairs well with the Vox Bullet Distortion Switch?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt, Divided by 13 JRT 9/15, Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 — Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Vox Bullet Distortion Switch cost?+
Around $25 (live listing price, updated Aug 28, 2026).
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