Fender releases Godzilla Distortion pedal worldwide after Japan-only debut
October 1, 2025 · 2 sources
Fender has released the Godzilla Distortion pedal worldwide, Guitar.com and Gearnews reported on May 5, 2026. The pedal was first unveiled with the Godzilla-themed Stratocasters in October 2025 but, like those guitars, was exclusively available in Japan12.
The unit uses an op amp-based distortion circuit with active Treble and Bass controls, which allow separate cut or boost of the bass and treble frequencies12. Gearnews describes the layout as Gain and Level controls for input and output level, and, judging by size and layout, a design that seems based on Fender's Hammertone series2. Guitar.com describes the pedal as designed for the range of distortion use cases, from "thick rhythmic chugging" to "soaring lead tones that cut through any mix"1.
The pedal has true-bypass switching, top-mounted jacks and an aluminum enclosure, with wraparound Godzilla artwork and "Godzilla" printed on the bottom of the unit1. It runs on a 9-volt battery or an AC adapter, which is not included2.
"The distortion pedal was first unveiled along with the Godzilla-themed Strats in October 2025, but like those, was exclusively available in Japan."
Pricing differs between the two reports. Gearnews lists $156, with a separate figure of $144 shown in a retailer widget2. Guitar.com reports the pedal is subject to "limited stock"1.