The ZVEX Double Rock Vexter is a Zvex distortion pedal, currently around $259. Close alternatives include the Zevex Zvex Distortron and the Strymon Sunset Dual Overdrive. It pairs well with the Laney LX65R and the Park P50 Classic.
ZVEX Double Rock Vexter
Zvex · pedal
The ZVEX Double Rock Vexter was originally designed at the request of J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr., who wanted two Box of Rock circuits combined in one enclosure with independent stomp switches. Each of its two channels can be configured as either a Distortron circuit or a Super Hard-On boost circuit, letting players build combinations like two cascaded Distortrons, two cascaded Super Hard-Ons, a Box of Rock paired with a boost, or a Super Hard-On feeding into a Box of Rock. Adjustable sub-frequency controls carry over from the Distortron circuit, giving low-end shaping alongside the flexible channel routing. In effect, it condenses elements of three separate ZVEX pedals into a single, highly configurable dual-stage unit.
- boost
- frequency
- sub
- stacking
- simple
- low end
- box
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the ZVEX Double Rock Vexter is commonly used in
- Experimental
- Rock
Amps that pair well with the ZVEX Double Rock Vexter
Laney LX65R
Laney
33% matchLaney LX65R's own voicing points at Marshall-style amps, and ZVEX Double Rock Vexter delivers it
Park P50 Classic
Park
33% matchZVEX Double Rock Vexter leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform Park P50 Classic wants
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 ZVEX Double Rock Vexter
Nobels ODR-1
Nobels
9% matchNobels ODR-1's full voice suits ZVEX Double Rock Vexter's own full character
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
9% matchPaul Cochrane Timmy's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
7% matchKeep Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble after ZVEX Double Rock Vexter in the signal chain, clear of ZVEX Double Rock Vexter's own gain stage
Ashdown Studio Compressor
Ashdown
7% matchAshdown Studio Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Alexander Pedals Radical Delay
Alexander Pedals
6% matchKeep ZVEX Double Rock Vexter's full voice out front: Alexander Pedals Radical Delay goes after ZVEX Double Rock Vexter in the signal chain so its pristine voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
6% matchKeep Caroline Guitar Company Meteore after ZVEX Double Rock Vexter in the signal chain, clear of ZVEX Double Rock Vexter'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
Cheaper alternatives
Z.Vex Super Hard On
Zvex
70% similarity“Each of its two channels can be configured as either a Distortron circuit or a Super Hard-On boost circuit”
ZVEX Box of Rock
Zvex
70% similarity“originally designed at the request of J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr., who wanted two Box of Rock circuits combined in one enclosure”
Browne Amplification Carbon V2
Browne Amplification
64% similarityShared character: pedal, boost
67Audio Harry Balz
67audio
64% similarityShared character: pedal, boost
Electro-Harmonix Hot Wax
Electro-Harmonix
86% similaritysimilar tone character
Dunlop MXR SUB Machine
Dunlop
86% similaritysimilar tone character
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Zevex Zvex Distortron
Zevex
70% similarity“Each of its two channels can be configured as either a Distortron circuit or a Super Hard-On boost circuit”
Strymon Sunset Dual Overdrive
Strymon
65% similarityShared character: pedal, simple, boost
Suhr Koko Boost
Suhr
64% similarityShared character: pedal, simple, boost
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Ibanez
63% similarityShared character: pedal, simple, boost
Guptech Slime Mid-Boost
Guptech
86% similaritysimilar tone character
Dunlop WHE207 Way Huge Green Rhino Overdrive
Dunlop
86% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the ZVEX Double Rock Vexter?+
The closest matches in character are the Zevex Zvex Distortron, the Strymon Sunset Dual Overdrive, the Suhr Koko Boost. Budget picks: Z.Vex Super Hard On, ZVEX Box of Rock, Browne Amplification Carbon V2.
What pairs well with the ZVEX Double Rock Vexter?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney LX65R, Park P50 Classic, Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 — Laney LX65R's own voicing points at Marshall-style amps, and ZVEX Double Rock Vexter delivers it.
How much does the ZVEX Double Rock Vexter cost?+
Around $259 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).