Best Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals Under $100 2026

Affordable chorus/flanger/phaser pedals under $100 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $50 Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Pop For Rock For New Wave For Clean Tones For Ambient For Experimental

BRANDS: MXR tc electronic Electro Harmonix Boss Harley Benton Mooer Walrus Audio Behringer JHS Pedals Joyo

Electro Harmonix Nano Clone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Electro Harmonix Nano Clone

by Electro Harmonix

Ambient Clean Tones Experimental

Key Feature:

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✓ PROS

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds
• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✗ CONS

• May cause phase issues
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

Electro Harmonix Nano CloneEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarChorusCompact version of the Electro Harmonix Small Stone...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 198441

$54

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tc electronic Vortex Mini Flanger - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

tc electronic Vortex Mini Flanger

by tc electronic

Experimental Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects
• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• May cause phase issues

tc electronic Vortex Mini FlangerEffect Device for Electric GuitarFlangerControls for: DepthSpeed and FeedbackTonePrint...

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 340961

$98

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Electro Harmonix Neo Clone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

10/10

Electro Harmonix Neo Clone

by Electro Harmonix

Pop Ambient New Wave

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

• Adds width and movement to sound
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Requires careful adjustment

Electro Harmonix Neo CloneEffects PedalAnalog ChorusRegulators for rateSwitch depthDimensions (WxDxH): 70 x 115 x 57...

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 250604

$83

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Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp

by Harley Benton

Clean Tones Rock Ambient

Key Feature:

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✓ PROS

• Great for clean guitar tones
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

• May cause phase issues
• Can make sound feel artificial

Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic PreampProfessional Preamp / DI Box for Acoustic GuitarWith reverb and...

⭐ 4.4/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 420194

$98

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Electro Harmonix Bad Stone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Electro Harmonix Bad Stone

by Electro Harmonix

New Wave Experimental Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✓ PROS

• Great for clean guitar tones
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

• May cause phase issues
• Requires careful adjustment

Electro Harmonix Bad StoneEffects Unit for Electric GuitarPhaserLegendary 1970 "Bad Stone" soundWith...

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 360538

$87

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Behringer Chorus Symphony - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

9/10

Behringer Chorus Symphony

by Behringer

Clean Tones Pop Experimental

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

• Great for clean guitar tones
• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Can make sound feel artificial

Behringer Chorus SymphonyEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarChorus / VibratoAuthentic reproduction of a modulation pedal...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 610195

$87

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Carl Martin Axis Flanger - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Carl Martin Axis Flanger

by Carl Martin

Ambient Pop Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

• Adds width and movement to sound
• Great for clean guitar tones

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• Can make sound feel artificial

Carl Martin Axis FlangerEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarAnalogue flangerSoft to psychedelic vintage soundsSimple...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 557330

$73

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Mooer Ensemble King - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Mooer Ensemble King

by Mooer

Pop New Wave Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds
• Adds width and movement to sound

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

Mooer Ensemble KingGuitar EffectChorusRegulators for ratelevel and depthTRS inputs and outputStatus LEDTrue...

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 309299

$56

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Mooer Soul Shiver - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Mooer Soul Shiver

by Mooer

New Wave Rock Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✓ PROS

• Great for clean guitar tones
• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• May not suit all musical styles

Mooer Soul ShiverChorus and vibrato pedalRetro Psychedelic SoundControls for VolumeSpeed and IntenseMetal housingTrue...

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 347678

$76

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Joyo R-09 Vision Dual Mod - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Joyo R-09 Vision Dual Mod

by Joyo

New Wave Pop Ambient

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

• Great for clean guitar tones
• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✗ CONS

• Requires careful adjustment
• Can make sound feel artificial

Joyo Joyo R-09 Vision Dual ModEffects PedalFor electric guitarbass and keyboard18 Tone Bender modulation effectMode A:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 460423

$88

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Mooer E-Lady - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Mooer E-Lady

by Mooer

Pop Rock Experimental

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds
• Great for clean guitar tones

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• May cause phase issues

Mooer E-LadyFlanger Effects PedalClassic analogue flanger sound with filter and oscillator effect2 Modes: Normal /...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 375302

$73

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Electro Harmonix Small Stone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.4/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

9/10

Electro Harmonix Small Stone

by Electro Harmonix

Experimental Ambient Pop

Key Feature:

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✓ PROS

• Adds width and movement to sound
• Great for clean guitar tones

✗ CONS

• May cause phase issues
• Can make sound feel artificial

Electro Harmonix Small Stone, Legendary PhaserThe Electro Harmonix Small Stone was one of the first phasers available...

⭐ 4.4/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 198439

$73

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Tone City Summer Orange - Phaser - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Tone City Summer Orange - Phaser

by Tone City

Experimental Pop Ambient

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures
• Great for clean guitar tones

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Can make sound feel artificial

Tone City Summer Orange - PhaserEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarPhaserClassic four-stage phaser with MOSFET...

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 537603

$61

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Mooer Ninety Orange Bundle PS K1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Mooer Ninety Orange Bundle PS K1

by Mooer

Clean Tones New Wave Rock

Key Feature:

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✓ PROS

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds
• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✗ CONS

• May cause phase issues
• Requires careful adjustment

Mooer Ninety Orange Bundle PS K1*Bundle offer comprising*, Mooer Ninety Orange*Guitar Effect*PhaserController for...

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 494163

$83

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Mooer Mod Factory MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Mooer Mod Factory MKII

by Mooer

Ambient New Wave Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures
• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

Mooer Mod Factory MKIIMulti-Effect Pedal11 Modulation effectsDigital operationTap Tempo functionSelectable serial /...

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 438866

$92

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How to Choose the Best Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced chorus/flanger/phaser pedals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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