Best Reverb Pedals 2025

Top-rated reverb pedals 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $50 Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Ambient For Post-Rock For Blues For Country For Clean Tones For Experimental

BRANDS: Walrus Audio Mooer tc electronic Surfy Industries Electro Harmonix EarthQuaker Devices Strymon Old Blood Noise Endeavors Keeley Catalinbread

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star Stereo Reverb - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star Stereo Reverb

by Old Blood Noise Endeavors

Post-Rock Clean Tones Blues

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar solos

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar solos
• Simulates different room sizes

✗ CONS

• Requires EQ adjustment with amp
• Digital reverbs can sound artificial

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star Stereo ReverbEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarReverbVersatile stereo ambient reverb...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 605036

$384

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Empress Effects Reverb - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Empress Effects Reverb

by Empress Effects

Country Post-Rock Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Adds natural space and dimension

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar solos
• Simulates different room sizes

✗ CONS

• Can cause feedback in some situations
• Can muddy the mix if overused

Empress Effects ReverbEffects PedalReverbStereo inputs and outputs35 PresetsControls: PresetsDecayOutputThing 1 &...

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 388993

$604

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Surfy Industries Surfybear Classic V3 Reverb BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Surfy Industries Surfybear Classic V3 Reverb BL

by Surfy Industries

Clean Tones Blues Post-Rock

Key Feature:

• Creates atmospheric textures

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar solos
• Creates atmospheric textures

✗ CONS

• Can cause feedback in some situations
• Requires EQ adjustment with amp

Surfy Industries Surfybear Classic V3 Reverb BLEffects Pedal for Electric GuitarV3 with the new SurfyPan Extra reverb...

⭐ 5.0/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 588408

$472

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Catalinbread Soft Focus Deluxe - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Catalinbread Soft Focus Deluxe

by Catalinbread

Experimental Ambient Country

Key Feature:

• Essential for many guitar tones

✓ PROS

• Adds natural space and dimension
• Great for lead guitar solos

✗ CONS

• Requires EQ adjustment with amp
• Digital reverbs can sound artificial

Catalinbread Soft Focus DeluxeEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarShoegaze-Style reverbFeatures the missing delay function...

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 604438

$428

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Surfy Industries Surfybear Studio Reverb - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Surfy Industries Surfybear Studio Reverb

by Surfy Industries

Clean Tones Post-Rock Ambient

Key Feature:

• Creates atmospheric textures

✓ PROS

• Creates atmospheric textures
• Simulates different room sizes

✗ CONS

• Can cause feedback in some situations
• Requires EQ adjustment with amp

Surfy Industries Surfybear Studio ReverbEffect UnitAnalogue spring reverbStudio version of the SurfyBear reverb for...

⭐ 4.8/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 548023

$659

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Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage

by Crazy Tube Circuits

Clean Tones Experimental Country

Key Feature:

• Creates atmospheric textures

✓ PROS

• Simulates different room sizes
• Essential for many guitar tones

✗ CONS

• Can muddy the mix if overused
• May mask note clarity

Crazy Tube Circuits MirageEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarDual reverbTwo independent reverb enginesDedicated controls...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 620980

$362

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Walrus Audio Qi Etherealizer BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Walrus Audio Qi Etherealizer BK

by Walrus Audio

Experimental Blues Country

Key Feature:

• Creates atmospheric textures

✓ PROS

• Creates atmospheric textures
• Essential for many guitar tones

✗ CONS

• Can cause feedback in some situations
• May mask note clarity

Walrus Audio Qi Etherealizer BKStereo Multi-Effect PedalChorusdelaygranular effects and reverbYvette Young Signature...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 608672

$571

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Walrus Audio Slöer Ambient Reverb Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Walrus Audio Slöer Ambient Reverb Black

by Walrus Audio

Experimental Post-Rock Ambient

Key Feature:

• Simulates different room sizes

✓ PROS

• Essential for many guitar tones
• Creates atmospheric textures

✗ CONS

• Digital reverbs can sound artificial
• Requires EQ adjustment with amp

Walrus Audio Slöer Ambient Reverb BlackEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarBased on the popular Walrus Audio Slö2 New...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 572072

$428

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EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V3 BM Custom - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V3 BM Custom

by EarthQuaker Devices

Post-Rock Blues Ambient

Key Feature:

• Simulates different room sizes

✓ PROS

• Essential for many guitar tones
• Adds natural space and dimension

✗ CONS

• Requires EQ adjustment with amp
• Can cause feedback in some situations

EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V3 BM CustomEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarReverbBlue Magenta Custom...

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 579746

$274

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Strymon Nightsky Reverb - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Strymon Nightsky Reverb

by Strymon

Experimental Blues Ambient

Key Feature:

• Essential for many guitar tones

✓ PROS

• Adds natural space and dimension
• Great for lead guitar solos

✗ CONS

• Digital reverbs can sound artificial
• Can cause feedback in some situations

Strymon Nightsky ReverbEffects PedalReverb3 Selectable reverb typesVoice and Tone SectionsAdjustable...

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 503491

$486

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Old Blood Noise Endeavors Sunlight Dynamic Freeze Reverb - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.4/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Sunlight Dynamic Freeze Reverb

by Old Blood Noise Endeavors

Post-Rock Experimental Country

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar solos

✓ PROS

• Adds natural space and dimension
• Simulates different room sizes

✗ CONS

• Can cause feedback in some situations
• Can muddy the mix if overused

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Sunlight Dynamic Freeze ReverbEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarReverbEnvelope-controlled...

⭐ 4.4/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 526220

$272

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Caroline Guitar Company Météore Lo-Fi Reverb - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Caroline Guitar Company Météore Lo-Fi Reverb

by Caroline Guitar Company

Post-Rock Experimental Ambient

Key Feature:

• Creates atmospheric textures

✓ PROS

• Adds natural space and dimension
• Essential for many guitar tones

✗ CONS

• Can muddy the mix if overused
• May mask note clarity

Caroline Guitar Company Météore Lo-Fi ReverbEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarLo-Fi ReverbLeaves the original signal...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 565177

$266

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Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2

by Crazy Tube Circuits

Country Clean Tones Ambient

Key Feature:

• Simulates different room sizes

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar solos
• Adds natural space and dimension

✗ CONS

• Can cause feedback in some situations
• May mask note clarity

Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2Effect PedalAnalogue "3-Spring" reverb and tremolo pedalBoth effects can be...

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 589853

$384

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Walrus Audio LORE Soundscape Generator - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Walrus Audio LORE Soundscape Generator

by Walrus Audio

Experimental Country Ambient

Key Feature:

• Simulates different room sizes

✓ PROS

• Creates atmospheric textures
• Simulates different room sizes

✗ CONS

• May mask note clarity
• Can cause feedback in some situations

Walrus Audio LORE Soundscape GeneratorEffect Pedal5 Special algorithms (programs) consisting of different combinations...

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 545386

$314

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Walrus Audio Fable Soundscape Generator - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Walrus Audio Fable Soundscape Generator

by Walrus Audio

Experimental Clean Tones Ambient

Key Feature:

• Adds natural space and dimension

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar solos
• Essential for many guitar tones

✗ CONS

• May mask note clarity
• Can muddy the mix if overused

Walrus Audio Fable Soundscape GeneratorEffect Pedal5 Special algorithms (programmes) consisting of different...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 561929

$314

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How to Choose the Best Reverb 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 reverb 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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Strymon Nightsky Reverb

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Sunlight Dynamic Freeze Reverb

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Walrus Audio Fable Soundscape Generator

How to Choose the Best Reverb Pedals

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