MXR Flanger vs MXR M117R Flanger

The MXR Flanger and the MXR M117R Flanger are both pedals sharing low gain, warm, analog warmth. The MXR Flanger leans shimmer and full. The MXR M117R Flanger leans lush.

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.

44% — somewhat different

Shared genres
citedGenres both listings are associated with.
  • Rock
  • Alternative Rock
Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • low gain
  • warm
  • analog warmth
Citation fame
citedCitation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.
17%
0%
Description

The MXR M117R Flanger is a reissue of the original MXR Flanger from the late 1970s, producing a wide range of modulation effects from subtle chorus-like shimmer to extreme jet-plane sweeps. Its four controls — Speed, Width, Regen, and Manual — allow precise tuning of the flange depth and sweep rate. It is closely associated with the flanged guitar sounds of Eddie Van Halen, particularly on tracks from the late 1970s and early 1980s. The M117R is considered warmer and fuller-sounding than most competing flanger pedals, with a musical, full-spectrum character that reviewers consistently rank above budget alternatives. It suits rock and hard rock guitar rigs.

The MXR M117R Flanger is a spacious, swooshing flanger effect with vintage character and modern reliability. Its simple three-knob interface provides intuitive control of sweep rate, feedback, and depth. The M117R delivers the classic flanger sound heard on countless rock recordings, from subtle movement to dramatic jet-engine effects.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • Metal
  • Hard Rock
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Tonal lean
  • shimmer
  • full
  • modulated
  • lush
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