Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress vs Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
The Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress and the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress are both pedals sharing mid-forward, analog warmth, modulated. The Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress leans shimmer and ambient. The Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress leans lush. Current prices: $200.60 vs $119.28.
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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.52% — moderately similar
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- mid-forward
- analog warmth
- modulated
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$200.60via Reverb
$119.28via Reverb
The Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress is the classic analog flanger that defined David Gilmour tones between 1977 and 1983 and remained a pedalboard staple for decades. It ranges from subtle, tape-ish flanging to extreme rotary-style swirl, with a slightly jet-like voice carrying a hint more midrange and low end, and the Deluxe version adds a noise filter for quieter operation than the original. Its Range control sets the modulation width by lowering the frequency range while keeping the upper frequencies consistent, which gives the effect its distinctive treble shimmer and bite, while the Filter Matrix switch freezes the LFO mid-sweep to hold the flanging cancellations in place for unusual, tunable metallic tones. Famous for shimmery, ethereal sweeps, it suits classic rock, psychedelic, post-punk, and ambient players, though it is known for a noticeable volume drop that often needs a gain leveler.
The Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix is a legendary figure in the realm of guitar effects pedals. First introduced in the mid-70s, this pedal is famed for its vintage tones and analog warmth. Designed to provide a spectrum of flanger effects, it features intuitive controls for Rate, Range, and Color. This pedal doesn't just add a flange effect to your sound; it molds and shapes it, taking you on an audio journey that's both retro and futuristic. Its distinctive, lush tones are a testament to its timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Classic Rock
- Ambient
- Post-Punk
- Rock
- Alternative Rock
- shimmer
- ambient
- lush