Ernie Ball PO6188 Expression Tremolo vs MXR Tremolo M305
The Ernie Ball PO6188 Expression Tremolo and the MXR Tremolo M305 are both pedals sharing modulated, spring. The MXR Tremolo M305 leans ambient. Current prices: $199.99 vs $169.99.
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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.56% — moderately similar
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Indie
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- modulated
- spring
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$199.99via Reverb
$169.99via Reverb
The Ernie Ball PO6188 Expression Tremolo is a tremolo pedal from Ernie Ball's effects lineup, delivering classic amplitude-modulation tremolo effects with expression-pedal-style control for real-time adjustment during performance. It offers the pulsing, rhythmic volume modulation that defines tremolo, built with Ernie Ball's reputation for road-ready, reliable hardware.
The MXR Tremolo M305 is a compact tremolo pedal offering classic amplitude modulation with controls for speed, depth, and wave shape, plus tap tempo, delivering everything from subtle vintage throb to deep, choppy stutter. Versatile and easy to use, it brings rhythmic movement to cleans and leads for surf, indie, and ambient styles.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Ambient
- ambient