The Wampler Velvet Fuzz is a Wampler fuzz pedal, currently around $169.99. Close alternatives include the Dean Markley Overlord and the Colorsound Power Boost. It pairs well with the Magnatone 280 and the Fender Vibrolux 6G11.
Wampler Velvet Fuzz
Wampler · pedal
The Wampler Velvet Fuzz is a fuzz pedal built around cascading JFETs feeding either an LM386 op-amp or a silicon transistor stage, giving two distinct clipping characters rather than a single fixed voicing. It delivers a smooth, singing fuzz tone closer to a Big Muff with smoother highs and deeper bass than a classic silicon fuzz, and a dedicated switch lets players move between a tighter, more Gilmour or Eric Johnson-style clipping and a bigger, more compressed fuzz setting. Its tone control shapes the overall voicing further, and the pedal responds well to guitar volume changes for cleaning up into light drive. It suits rock and alternative players wanting a versatile fuzz that can sit tight and articulate or bloom into a large, compressed wall of fuzz.
- fuzz
- stage
- modern
- bass
- esque sounds
- silicon
- clipping
- regent sound
Price updated Aug 26, 2026
Genres the Wampler Velvet Fuzz is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- Shoegaze
- Rock
- Grunge
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Stoner Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Wampler Velvet Fuzz
Magnatone 280
Magnatone
23% matchMagnatone 280 stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here
Fender Vibrolux 6G11
amplifier
23% matchRun fuzzy into Fender Vibrolux 6G11 for more modulated on top
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp
Gibson
tonal matchGibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal
Pedals that stack with the Wampler Velvet Fuzz
Walrus Audio Julianna Deluxe Chorus/Vibrato
Walrus Audio
25% matchWalrus Audio Julianna Deluxe Chorus/Vibrato's modulated voice goes after Wampler Velvet Fuzz in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Wampler Velvet Fuzz's own fuzzy character
Walrus Audio Ages
Walrus Audio
21% matchPut Walrus Audio Ages in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
Z.Vex Super Hard On
Zvex
21% matchZ.Vex Super Hard On layers clean boost onto an already fuzzy signal
Strymon OB.1 Bass
Strymon
15% matchWhat Strymon OB.1 Bass brings here leans toward clean boost — that's worth building a pairing around
Pigtronix Echolution
Pigtronix
15% matchRun Pigtronix Echolution after Wampler Velvet Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of Wampler Velvet Fuzz's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1
Walrus Audio
15% matchRun Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1 after Wampler Velvet Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of Wampler Velvet Fuzz's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
SolidGoldFX Oblivion
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchRun fuzzy into SolidGoldFX Oblivion for more octave on top
Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo
Caroline Guitar Company
tonal matchRun fuzzy into Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo for more clean boost on top
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix J Mascis Ram's Head Big Muff
Electro-Harmonix
68% similarityShared character: big_muff, singing, fuzz
Horizon Devices Precision Drive
Horizon Devices
68% similarityShared character: tone, pedal, bass
Boss DS-1 Distortion
Boss
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Electro-Harmonix Flatiron Fuzz
Electro-Harmonix
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive
Boss
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Dean Markley Overlord
Dean Markley
69% similarityShared character: tone, fuzz, pedal
Colorsound Power Boost
Colorsound
68% similarityShared character: singing, smooth, fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices
68% similarityShared character: big_muff, smooth, fuzz
Abasi Pathos Distortion
Abasi
67% similarityShared character: singing, smooth, pedal
Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion
pedal
67% similarityShared character: smooth, fuzz, pedal
Jackson Audio FUZZ
Jackson Audio
94% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Wampler Velvet Fuzz (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Wampler Velvet Fuzz?+
The closest matches in character are the Dean Markley Overlord, the Colorsound Power Boost, the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix J Mascis Ram's Head Big Muff, Horizon Devices Precision Drive, Boss DS-1 Distortion. Boutique upgrades: Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster, Friedman BE-OD Deluxe.
What pairs well with the Wampler Velvet Fuzz?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Magnatone 280, Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — Magnatone 280 stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here.
How much does the Wampler Velvet Fuzz cost?+
Around $169.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 26, 2026).