
We’re happy to see that it’s not only the Mosferatwo making waves! On August 8, 2025, Guitar Pedal X published a feature on the Mo(s)ghoul. Calling it “a very distinct, articulate, harmonic, multi-voice MOSFET distortion inspired by the peak sounds of Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins.”
A Different Character
While the Mo(s)ghoul shares roots with the Mosferatwo, the two pedals have very different circuits and voices. Where the Mosferatwo delivers rounded, touch-sensitive overdrive, the Mo(s)ghoul dives into harder clipping distortion with a sharper edge and a unique harmonic spread. Guitar Pedal X described its response as “twin peaks… sometimes like two guitars, sometimes even three,” highlighting the pedal’s layered, multi-voice character.
What the Mo(s)ghoul Is
The Mo(s)ghoul was built to give players the feeling of a wall of amps stacked behind them, without needing a mountain of gear. Its cascading MOSFET stages produce saturation that feels layered and alive. With harmonics and transients that bloom like overdubs floating over your main line. Whether you push the mids for a snarling lead voice or scoop them for wide, grinding riffs. The Mo(s)ghoul reacts with a density that feels orchestral in scale. It is a distortion pedal designed to capture that sensation of standing in front of an ocean of cabs, with every note riding on a tide of harmonics and sustain.
What They Heard
Stefan Karlsson’s review emphasized:
- The asymmetrical clipping profile, producing both bite and infinite sustain.
- A distortion voice that is edgy, articulate, and full of harmonic life.
- EQ controls that let you move from vintage warmth to modern precision.
- A tone that pairs beautifully with other pedals, creating huge stacked textures.
He also pointed out how the Mo(s)ghoul achieves the kind of saturation and articulation that defined an era of alternative rock tones that are as inspiring today as they were in the ’90s.

The Takeaway
For us, this moment confirms that the Mo(s)ghoul isn’t a side note: it’s its own statement. It was designed to be reactive, articulate, and raw, and seeing it recognized for exactly that by a platform as respected as Guitar Pedal X is a huge milestone.
Read the full feature on Guitar Pedal X:
RhPf Electronics Mo(s)ghoul Distortion