The Walrus Audio WAL-385/MK2 #BK is a Walrus Audio overdrive pedal, currently around $249.99. Close alternatives include the BK Butler 911 Tube Driver and the T-Rex Fat Shuga. It pairs well with the PRS HX 50 Head and the Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo.

Walrus Audio WAL-385/MK2 #BK

Walrus Audio · pedal

The Walrus Audio 385 MKII Black is a limited-edition black finish version of Walrus Audio's popular warm, lush overdrive pedal, delivering the same thick, harmonically rich overdrive in a distinctive collector's finish.

  • lush
  • thick
  • warm
  • overdrive
  • walrus audio
  • distinctive collector
  • 385 mkii black
$249.99View on Reverb

Price updated Aug 27, 2026

Genres the Walrus Audio WAL-385/MK2 #BK is commonly used in

  • Blues
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  • Post Punk
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  • Classic Rock
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  • Indie
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Amps that pair well with the Walrus Audio WAL-385/MK2 #BK

PRS HX 50 Head

PRS

26% match
$3199via Reverb

PRS HX 50 Head's bright balances out the warm tone

Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo

Peavey

25% match
$399.99via Reverb

Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo's bright balances out the warm tone

Boss Waza-Air

Boss

tonal match
$314.10via Reverb

Boss Waza-Air leans bright right where the warm tone needs it

Egnater VN-412A

Egnater

tonal match
$844.67via Reverb

Egnater VN-412A's bright balances out the warm tone

Laney Richter

Laney

tonal match

Laney Richter leans bright right where the warm tone needs it

Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple)

Soldano

tonal match
$2397.70via Reverb

Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple) leans bright right where the warm tone needs it

Winfield Typhoon Combo

Winfield

tonal match

Winfield Typhoon Combo leans bright right where the warm tone needs it

PRS DG

PRS

tonal match

PRS DG's bright balances out the warm tone

Pedals that stack with the Walrus Audio WAL-385/MK2 #BK

EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea

EarthQuaker Devices

23% match
$169via Reverb

EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea leans bright right where the warm tone needs it

Catalinbread Sabbra Cadabra 10 Red

Catalinbread

21% match
$145via Reverb

Catalinbread Sabbra Cadabra 10 Red leans bright right where the warm tone needs it

IdiotBox Effects End of Line

Idiotbox Effects

18% match
$49via Reverb

Run IdiotBox Effects End of Line after Walrus Audio WAL-385/MK2 #BK in the signal chain, clear of Walrus Audio WAL-385/MK2 #BK's own gain stage

Arcade Audio Button Masher Compressor

Arcade Audio

15% match
$29.95via Reverb

Run the Button Masher's smooth optical compression ahead of the WAL-385 for even attack before the lush, thick overdrive reacts.

Catalinbread Csidman Ghost

Catalinbread

10% match
$169.99via Reverb

Put Catalinbread Csidman Ghost after Walrus Audio WAL-385/MK2 #BK in the signal chain, clear of Walrus Audio WAL-385/MK2 #BK's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2

Alexander Pedals

10% match
$107via Reverb

Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2's analog warmth voice goes after Walrus Audio WAL-385/MK2 #BK in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Walrus Audio WAL-385/MK2 #BK's own lush character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer

Boss

tonal match
$241.10via Reverb

Where this leans warm, Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer answers back bright

CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition

California Wub

tonal match

Run CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright

Cheaper alternatives

Tone City Nobleman

Tone City

75% similarity
$61.72via Reverb

Shared character: s_build_quality, warm, overdrive

Tone City Mandragora

Tone City

74% similarity
$57.75via Reverb

Shared character: s_build_quality, warm, overdrive

Walrus Audio 385 Overdrive Mk I

Walrus Audio

70% similarity
$159.99via Reverb

Shared character: thickness, s_build_quality, overdrive

Tone City Lil' Heat Overdrive

Tone City

70% similarity
$61.80via Reverb

Shared character: s_build_quality, warm, overdrive

Pigtronix Fat Drive

Pigtronix

67% similarity
$212.30via Reverb

Shared character: s_build_quality, warm, overdrive

One Control Golden Acorn Overdrive Special

One Control

67% similarity
$149.66via Reverb

Shared character: s_build_quality, warm, overdrive

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BK Butler 911 Tube Driver

pedal

65% similarity
$270via Reverb

Shared character: thickness, overdrive

T-Rex Fat Shuga

T Rex

65% similarity

Shared character: s_build_quality, warm, overdrive

Bixonic Expandora

Bixonic

88% similarity

similar tone character

EarthQuaker Devices Barrows V1

EarthQuaker Devices

87% similarity

similar tone character

Subdecay Variac

Subdecay

86% similarity

similar tone character

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Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Walrus Audio WAL-385/MK2 #BK?+

The closest matches in character are the BK Butler 911 Tube Driver, the T-Rex Fat Shuga, the Bixonic Expandora. Budget picks: Tone City Nobleman, Tone City Mandragora, Walrus Audio 385 Overdrive Mk I.

What pairs well with the Walrus Audio WAL-385/MK2 #BK?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS HX 50 Head, Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo, Boss Waza-Air — PRS HX 50 Head's bright balances out the warm tone.

How much does the Walrus Audio WAL-385/MK2 #BK cost?+

Around $249.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).

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