Best Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals Under $100 2025

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

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

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

Electro Harmonix Small Stone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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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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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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Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus

by Carl Martin

Pop Experimental Rock

Key Feature:

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Can make sound feel artificial
• May cause phase issues

Carl Martin Atlantic ChorusEffects Pedal for Electric GuitarChorus / VibratoFullround vintage chorus soundTrue...

⭐ 4.4/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 451347

$76

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tc electronic JUNE-60 Chorus V2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

tc electronic JUNE-60 Chorus V2

by tc electronic

New Wave Experimental Ambient

Key Feature:

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

tc electronic JUNE-60 Chorus V2Effect pedal for electric guitarAuthentic replica of the Juno-60 synthesizer...

⭐ 4.6/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 521114

$54

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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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Supro Flanger - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Supro Flanger

by Supro

Pop Clean Tones Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• May cause phase issues
• May not suit all musical styles

Supro FlangerEffect Pedal For Electric Guitars/BassesFlangerAnalogueFull stereo modulation effectControls:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 532961

$96

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Behringer Dual-Phase - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Behringer Dual-Phase

by Behringer

Rock Experimental New Wave

Key Feature:

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Requires careful adjustment

Behringer Dual-PhaseEffects Pedal for Electric Guitar and KeyboardsAuthentic analogue replica of the popular phase...

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 530565

$80

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tc electronic Thunderstorm Flanger - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

tc electronic Thunderstorm Flanger

by tc electronic

Experimental Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✓ PROS

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures
• Adds width and movement to sound

✗ CONS

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

tc electronic Thunderstorm FlangerAnalog Guitar EffectFlangerVintage styleControls: RateDepthManualFeedbackTrue...

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 400165

$53

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Mooer Ensemble King - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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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Nux Analog Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

10/10

Nux Analog Chorus

by Nux

Ambient Experimental New Wave

Key Feature:

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Requires careful adjustment
• May cause phase issues

Nux Analog ChorusEffect pedal for electric guitarFully analogue bucket brigade circuit with MN 3205 BBD chipProvides...

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 526831

$61

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

#12

⭐ 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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Joyo R-22 Narcissus Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Joyo R-22 Narcissus Chorus

by Joyo

Ambient Experimental Rock

Key Feature:

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Joyo R-22 Narcissus ChorusEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarChorusControls: LevelDepthRateSwitch: Mode SwitchStatus LED:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 570980

$58

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Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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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tc electronic Vortex Mini Flanger - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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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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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Behringer Chorus Symphony

Supro Flanger

Behringer Dual-Phase

tc electronic Thunderstorm Flanger

Mooer Ensemble King

Nux Analog Chorus

Joyo R-09 Vision Dual Mod

Joyo R-22 Narcissus Chorus

Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp

tc electronic Vortex Mini Flanger

How to Choose the Best Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

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