Best Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals Under $200 2026

Affordable chorus/flanger/phaser pedals under $200 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026

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

Electro Harmonix Mod Rex - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Electro Harmonix Mod Rex

by Electro Harmonix

Rock Clean Tones Pop

Key Feature:

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✓ PROS

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

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

Electro Harmonix Mod RexEffect Pedal for Electric Guitar4 Independent modulation sectionsMod section offers...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 449323

$186

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Electro Harmonix Stereo Electric Mistress - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Electro Harmonix Stereo Electric Mistress

by Electro Harmonix

New Wave Pop Ambient

Key Feature:

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Can make sound feel artificial
• Requires careful adjustment

Electro Harmonix Stereo Electric Mistress, Flanger EffectThis effect is best heard in the subtle beats that Mister...

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 118409

$150

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Electro Harmonix Mod 11 Modulator - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Electro Harmonix Mod 11 Modulator

by Electro Harmonix

Experimental New Wave Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Electro Harmonix Mod 11 ModulatorEffect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass11 Varying modulation effects plus advanced...

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 472647

$165

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Electro Harmonix Eddy Vibrato/Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Electro Harmonix Eddy Vibrato/Chorus

by Electro Harmonix

Clean Tones Experimental New Wave

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
• May not suit all musical styles

Electro Harmonix Eddy Vibrato/ChorusEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarBucket-based vibrato and chorus with a pure...

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 508717

$109

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Source Audio Gemini Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Source Audio Gemini Chorus

by Source Audio

Rock New Wave Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Source Audio Gemini ChorusChorus Effect PedalOne series3 Different chorus types can be selected via toggle...

⭐ 4.4/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 368521

$197

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Electro Harmonix Walking On The Moon Flanger - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Electro Harmonix Walking On The Moon Flanger

by Electro Harmonix

Pop New Wave Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Electro Harmonix Walking On The Moon FlangerEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarFlangerThe classicshimmering flanger sounds...

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 571584

$118

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Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix68 Chorus/Vibrato - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix68 Chorus/Vibrato

by Dunlop

Ambient Clean Tones Rock

Key Feature:

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Can make sound feel artificial
• Requires careful adjustment

Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix68 Chorus/VibratoEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarPainted with a reinterpreted design of John Van...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 561812

$142

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tc electronic Plethora X1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

tc electronic Plethora X1

by tc electronic

Ambient New Wave Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects
• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✗ CONS

• May cause phase issues
• Can make sound feel artificial

tc electronic Plethora X1Effect Pedal for Electric GuitarDesign your own multi-model TonePrint pedalSave and recall 14...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 600848

$186

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tc electronic SCF Gold Chorus/Flanger - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

tc electronic SCF Gold Chorus/Flanger

by tc electronic

Clean Tones New Wave Pop

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

tc electronic SCF Gold Chorus/FlangerEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarNew edition of the TC SCF Stereo Chorus / Flanger...

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 524326

$153

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Electro Harmonix Good Vibes Univibe - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Electro Harmonix Good Vibes Univibe

by Electro Harmonix

Ambient Experimental New Wave

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

Electro Harmonix Good VibesEffects PedalThe Good Vibes re-enacts the iconic Univibe effect of the 1960sbut with updated...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 359581

$158

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MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato

by MXR

Rock Clean Tones Ambient

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Requires careful adjustment

MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/ VibratoEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarChorus/ vibratoLegendary sound of the Uni-Vibe of the...

⭐ 4.9/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 333351

$169

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tc electronic Viscous Vibe - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

tc electronic Viscous Vibe

by tc electronic

Rock New Wave Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

tc electronic Viscous VibeElectric Guitar Effect Pedal1: 1 Reconstruction of the legendary Shin-Ei Uni-VibeToneprint...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 356253

$102

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Behringer BM-13 Phaser - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Behringer BM-13 Phaser

by Behringer

Rock New Wave Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Behringer BM-13 PhaserEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarElectric Bass and SynthesizerVintage phaser with modular-style...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 621591

$131

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JHS Pedals 3 Series Phaser - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

JHS Pedals 3 Series Phaser

by JHS Pedals

Ambient New Wave Rock

Key Feature:

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

JHS Pedals 3 Series PhaserEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarPhaserFrom the JHS Pedals 3 seriesIntuitive control options...

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 532013

$138

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Source Audio Lunar Phaser - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Source Audio Lunar Phaser

by Source Audio

New Wave Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Source Audio Lunar PhaserPhaser Effects PedalOne series3 Different phaser types can be selected via toggle switchStereo...

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 368503

$197

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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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Best Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals Under $200 2026

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Electro Harmonix Walking On The Moon Flanger

Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix68 Chorus/Vibrato

tc electronic Plethora X1

tc electronic SCF Gold Chorus/Flanger

Electro Harmonix Good Vibes Univibe

MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato

tc electronic Viscous Vibe

Behringer BM-13 Phaser

JHS Pedals 3 Series Phaser

Source Audio Lunar Phaser

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