BLAXX BX -Flanger vs Catalinbread STS-88
The BLAXX BX -Flanger and the Catalinbread STS-88 are both pedals sharing modulated. The BLAXX BX -Flanger leans low gain and shimmer.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.46% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Rock
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- modulated
BLAXX BX -Flanger
Blaxx · pedal
Catalinbread STS-88
Catalinbread · pedal
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$139via Reverb
The BLAXX BX-Flanger by Stagg is a budget two-mode flanger with Filter and Normal voicings, plus Rate, Range, and Colour controls for shaping the sweep depth and speed. It offers a compact, affordable entry into classic flanger modulation, from subtle movement to more pronounced jet-plane-style sweep depending on mode and settings. Die-cast metal housing and true bypass keep it durable and simple for budget pedalboards. It suits players wanting an accessible, no-frills flanger with two distinct voicing options rather than a single fixed sweep character.
The Catalinbread STS-88 is a flanger and reverb pedal described as a love letter to the flanger, combining deep, sinuous flanging with a complementary reverb that enhances the flanger's metallic, swooshing modulation. Controls include Depth and Rate for the flanger, plus Mix and Reverb for the wet/dry blend and reverb size. Rate covers 0.077Hz to approximately 6Hz. Includes a gentle noise gate to suppress inherent guitar hiss and LFO clock noise. Runs at 9V to 18V. Priced at $209. Built in Portland, Oregon.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Classic Rock
- Metal
- Shoegaze
- Post-Rock
- low gain
- shimmer
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Busking
- Live