Carl Martin Chorus XII vs Carl Martin Classic Chorus

The Carl Martin Chorus XII and the Carl Martin Classic Chorus are both pedals sharing modulated. The Carl Martin Classic Chorus leans warm.

Similarity
citedBlended 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

Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • modulated
Citation fame
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Price

$260.37via Reverb

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Description

The Carl Martin Chorus XII is an analog chorus pedal using twelve stages of bucket-brigade device (BBD) delay to create rich, warm chorus modulation. The 12-stage BBD architecture produces a fuller, more complex chorus sound compared to standard four or eight-stage designs, with deeper pitch modulation and a more immersive spatial character. Boutique Danish analog construction. Controls include Rate and Depth for speed and intensity of the chorus effect. Suited for players seeking premium analog chorus with maximum harmonic richness.

The Carl Martin Classic Chorus is an analog chorus pedal offering warm, vintage-voiced chorus modulation from Carl Martin's classic product line. Uses bucket-brigade device (BBD) analog circuitry to produce organic, musical chorus tones that complement both clean and slightly driven guitar tones. Controls include Rate and Depth for standard chorus speed and intensity adjustment. Danish boutique construction. Suited for classic rock, pop, country, and vintage-inspired styles where warm analog chorus character is preferred over digital alternatives.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • ambient
  • Classic Rock
  • Country
  • Rock
  • Alternative Rock
Tonal lean
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  • warm

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