What is the best Chorus pedal?

Shaman · 04-20-2010, 07:44 AM

Which chorus pedal do you use and recommend?

dejiita · 04-29-2010, 09:06 PM

well i like the small clone but the chorus pedals boss makes are really good or the digi teck multi chorus has some of the best chorus from different brands

pete · 05-11-2010, 01:31 AM

Have a look at the red-witch empress chorus. Amazing but more expensive than the aforementioned.

Adji · 06-16-2010, 04:33 AM

Absolute best of all time for me is the Boss Dimension C. Lush, LUSH tones but rare now and expensive.
I like the Tortuga Effects Martini but I would struggle to find one that I prefer over my Carl Martin Classic Chorus & Vibrato, it was only about ?80.00 and is honestly a great sounding pedal.

VENTgtr · 08-01-2010, 11:00 AM

I'm sure it's not the BEST (TC Electronics makes some great stuff, and there there are some nice boutique pedals, to be sure). Also, I'm sure it's not the kind of thing people would search out, BUT I've used a good number and the one that keeps ending up on my pedalboard is a really cheap, early 90s Series10. I've replaced the wires and had to re-solder things over the years, but it's so perfect for what I expect of a Chorus.

Has over-ruled a few high-priced units, a couple of Boss', etc.

Know that's not the kind info you're looking for. Just kind of saying that sometimes the unexpected great piece of gear isn't always the one with the biggest pricetag.

REVO · 10-18-2010, 06:38 PM

Hello from Kansas City, my vote for best chorus is early '80's Ibanez Stereo chorus or Rockman Stereo Chorus, 1986. Either way, stereo thru 2 amps gives you a very huge guitar sound. REVO

guitarfanatic · 03-10-2011, 12:10 PM

For sure the EH Small Clone and I also find the Compulsive Audio Heavenly Chorus pedal to be nice.

mtaygoldin · 06-19-2011, 03:29 PM

I highly recommend the MXR Black Label Chorus. Although I think Zakk Wylde sucks, this pedal is pretty versatile and sounds incredible.

Bill · 06-22-2011, 08:13 AM

A lot of the older Boss and Ibanez chorus pedals are really nice. Plus they are pretty small in size. I've used a modified CE-5 (the analog version) for years. I have an old CH-1 that is pretty nice also. The newer Boss ones tend to be digital so if that bothers you, grab an older one and they can be pretty cheap still.

The Small Clone is a decent chorus. It's bigger and doesn't seem as versatile as the Boss/Ibanez ones though.

How much do you have to spend on it? That will help narrow down some recommendations.

mtaygoldin · 06-22-2011, 07:08 PM

I think the MXR Balck Label chorus is $100 in the USA. By the way, I also have the misfortune to have Small Clone, this pedal rreally sucks!!! I´m gonna get rid of it soon.

04-20-2010, 07:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shaman Member Location: Paris Age: 30	What is the best Chorus pedal? Which chorus pedal do you use and recommend?

10-18-2010, 06:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
REVO Junior Member Location: Kansas City Age: 57	best chorus Hello from Kansas City, my vote for best chorus is early '80's Ibanez Stereo chorus or Rockman Stereo Chorus, 1986. Either way, stereo thru 2 amps gives you a very huge guitar sound. REVO

03-10-2011, 12:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
guitarfanatic Junior Member	My favorite Chorus Pedals For sure the EH Small Clone and I also find the Compulsive Audio Heavenly Chorus pedal to be nice.

06-22-2011, 08:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bill Member Location: Kennewick, WA	A lot of the older Boss and Ibanez chorus pedals are really nice. Plus they are pretty small in size. I've used a modified CE-5 (the analog version) for years. I have an old CH-1 that is pretty nice also. The newer Boss ones tend to be digital so if that bothers you, grab an older one and they can be pretty cheap still. The Small Clone is a decent chorus. It's bigger and doesn't seem as versatile as the Boss/Ibanez ones though. How much do you have to spend on it? That will help narrow down some recommendations. __________________ Griffin Effects

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04-29-2010, 09:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
dejiita Junior Member Age: 26	well i like the small clone but the chorus pedals boss makes are really good or the digi teck multi chorus has some of the best chorus from different brands

05-11-2010, 01:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
pete Junior Member	Have a look at the red-witch empress chorus. Amazing but more expensive than the aforementioned.

06-16-2010, 04:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Adji Junior Member Age: 24	Absolute best of all time for me is the Boss Dimension C. Lush, LUSH tones but rare now and expensive. I like the Tortuga Effects Martini but I would struggle to find one that I prefer over my Carl Martin Classic Chorus & Vibrato, it was only about ?80.00 and is honestly a great sounding pedal.

08-01-2010, 11:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
VENTgtr Junior Member	I'm sure it's not the BEST (TC Electronics makes some great stuff, and there there are some nice boutique pedals, to be sure). Also, I'm sure it's not the kind of thing people would search out, BUT I've used a good number and the one that keeps ending up on my pedalboard is a really cheap, early 90s Series10. I've replaced the wires and had to re-solder things over the years, but it's so perfect for what I expect of a Chorus. Has over-ruled a few high-priced units, a couple of Boss', etc. Know that's not the kind info you're looking for. Just kind of saying that sometimes the unexpected great piece of gear isn't always the one with the biggest pricetag.

06-19-2011, 03:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
mtaygoldin Junior Member	I highly recommend the MXR Black Label Chorus. Although I think Zakk Wylde sucks, this pedal is pretty versatile and sounds incredible.

06-22-2011, 07:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
mtaygoldin Junior Member	I think the MXR Balck Label chorus is $100 in the USA. By the way, I also have the misfortune to have Small Clone, this pedal rreally sucks!!! I´m gonna get rid of it soon.