The Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2 is a Wampler fuzz pedal, currently around $199. Close alternatives include the Dunlop PSF30 and the JAM Pedals Fuzz Phrase Si Silicon Fuzz. It pairs well with the Fender Vibrolux 6G11 and the Magnatone 280.
Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2
Wampler · pedal
The Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2 combines a classic fuzz circuit with the character of a cranked EL34-driven British stack, producing a massive, amp-like fuzz voice rather than a purely vintage one. A two-way voicing switch changes its behaviour substantially: the Big setting gives classic fuzz tone with heavy compression across the bottom end and a thick, saturated wall of sustain, while the Tight setting firms everything up so it behaves more like a big, aggressive distortion with clearer note separation. Two distinct clipping options -- rather than the usual silicon-or-germanium choice -- extend the range further. Hand-built in the USA with film capacitors, hand-selected transistors and relay true bypass. Widely rated as one of the more versatile and musical fuzzes available.
What stands out
“Wampler's refined Velvet Fuzz V2, praised for improved silicon fuzz character in premium boutique quality”
— from the community notes
“Build quality is excellent”
— from the community notes
“A two-way voicing switch changes its behaviour substantially: the Big setting gives classic fuzz tone with heavy compression across the bottom end and a thick, saturated wall of sustain, while the Tight setting firms everything up so it beh…”
— from the listing
“The Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2 combines a classic fuzz circuit with the character of a cranked EL34-driven British stack, producing a massive, amp-like fuzz voice”
— from the listing
“The Velvet Fuzz V2 delivers improved silicon fuzz in Wampler's premium quality”
— from the reviews
- silicon fuzz
- fuzz
- compression
- bottom end
- firm
- tight
- transistor
- clipping
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2 is commonly used in
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Glam Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues Rock
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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. - Grunge
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2
Fender Vibrolux 6G11
amplifier
20% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Fender Vibrolux 6G11 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal
Comes later in the signal chain
Magnatone 280
Magnatone
20% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Put Magnatone 280 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated
Comes later in the signal chain
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp
Gibson
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run fuzzy into Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp for more modulated on top
Magnatone 510
Magnatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run fuzzy into Magnatone 510 for more modulated on top
Pedals that stack with the Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2
JAM Pedals Retrovibe mk3
Jam Pedals
22% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Run JAM Pedals Retrovibe mk3 after Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2 in the signal chain, clear of Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Ages
Walrus Audio
20% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (fuzzy → clean boost)
Walrus Audio Ages stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Fender Blender
Fender
20% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → octave)
Run fuzzy into Fender Blender for more octave on top
Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black
Walrus Audio
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → octave)
Keep Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black after Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2 in the signal chain, clear of Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Hungry Robot The Borderland
Hungry Robot
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Keep Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2's silicon voice out front: Hungry Robot The Borderland goes after Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2 in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI
Jackson Audio
9% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
What Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI brings here leans toward spring — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Subdecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator Synthesizer
Subdecay
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Subdecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator Synthesizer belongs in front of Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2, since pitch tracking is cleanest before anything colours the note
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
Cheaper alternatives
Boss FZ-3 Fuzz
pedal
57% similarityShared character: fuzz, thickness, distortion
Mooer MFZ1 Blue Faze
Mooer
56% similarityShared character: true bypass, fuzz
Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium
Dunlop
55% similarityShared character: true bypass, fuzz, distortion
MXR Badass Variac
MXR
54% similarityShared character: compression, fuzz
Wampler Leviathan Fuzz
Wampler
54% similarityShared character: fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices
50% similarityShared character: fuzz, distortion
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Dunlop PSF30
Dunlop
56% similarityShared character: true bypass, compression, distortion
JAM Pedals Fuzz Phrase Si Silicon Fuzz
Jam Pedals
55% similarityShared character: fuzz, aggressive playing
SolidGoldFX If 6 Was 9 MKII
Solidgoldfx
55% similarityShared character: compression, fuzz
Fuzz Face Dunlop Fuzz Face Distortion
Fuzz Face
54% similarityShared character: wide range, fuzz, distortion
Fulltone '69 MkII Fuzz
Fulltone
54% similarityShared character: wide range, thickness, fuzz
Fairfield Circuitry 900 Fuzz
Fairfield Circuitry
54% similarityShared character: compression, fuzz, distortion
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Dunlop PSF30, the JAM Pedals Fuzz Phrase Si Silicon Fuzz, the SolidGoldFX If 6 Was 9 MKII. Budget picks: Boss FZ-3 Fuzz, Mooer MFZ1 Blue Faze, Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium.
What pairs well with the Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Magnatone 280, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — Fender Vibrolux 6G11 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal.
How much does the Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2 cost?+
Around $199 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).