The Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2 is a Wampler fuzz pedal, currently around $199. Close alternatives include the JAM Pedals Red Muck and the ZVEX Fat Fuzz Factory. It pairs well with the Magnatone 280 and the Fender Vibrolux 6G11.
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.
- fuzz
- compression
- firm
- tight
- transistor
- boutique
- clipping
- british
Price updated Aug 26, 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. - Stoner 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. - Blues Rock
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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. - Noise 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
Magnatone 280
Magnatone
21% matchPut Magnatone 280 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated
Fender Vibrolux 6G11
amplifier
21% matchFender Vibrolux 6G11 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp
Gibson
tonal matchPut Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated
Pedals that stack with the Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2
Cordovox FL-8
Cordovox
23% matchCordovox FL-8's modulated voice goes after Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2's own fuzzy character
Z.Vex Super Hard On
Zvex
20% matchRun fuzzy into Z.Vex Super Hard On for more clean boost on top
Fender Blender
Fender
20% matchRun fuzzy into Fender Blender for more octave on top
Strymon OB.1 Bass
Strymon
14% matchStrymon OB.1 Bass leans toward clean boost, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1
Walrus Audio
14% matchRun Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1 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)
Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black
Walrus Audio
14% matchKeep 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)
SolidGoldFX Oblivion
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchSolidGoldFX Oblivion stacks octave on top of the fuzzy already here
Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo
Caroline Guitar Company
tonal matchCaroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
68% similarityShared character: fuzz, thickness, sustain
Electro-Harmonix Flatiron Fuzz
Electro-Harmonix
67% similarityShared character: compression, fuzz, thickness
MXR Badass Variac
MXR
63% similarityShared character: compression, fuzz
Black Country Customs Monolith
Black Country Customs
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Fulltone Fulldrive 2 MOSFET
Fulltone
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Free The Tone IF-1D
Free The Tone
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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JAM Pedals Red Muck
Jam Pedals
69% similarityShared character: fuzz, thickness, sustain
ZVEX Fat Fuzz Factory
Zvex
68% similarityShared character: compression, fuzz, thickness
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Ibanez
67% similarityShared character: wide_range, true_bypass, compression
Walrus Audio Iron Horse V3
Walrus Audio
67% similarityShared character: true_bypass, s_build_quality
Fulltone OCD
Fulltone
67% similarityShared character: thickness
Sola Sound Tone Bender MK1
pedal
67% similarityShared character: fuzz, sustain
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2?+
The closest matches in character are the JAM Pedals Red Muck, the ZVEX Fat Fuzz Factory, the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, Electro-Harmonix Flatiron Fuzz, MXR Badass Variac. Boutique upgrades: Crazy Tube Circuits Hi Power, Blackstar HT-Metal.
What pairs well with the Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Magnatone 280, Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — Put Magnatone 280 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated.
How much does the Wampler Velvet Fuzz V2 cost?+
Around $199 (live listing price, updated Aug 26, 2026).