MXR Tremolo M305 vs Singletone Malibu

The MXR Tremolo M305 and the Singletone Malibu are both pedals sharing ambient, spring, smooth. The MXR Tremolo M305 leans modulated. The Singletone Malibu leans glassy. Current prices: $179.36 vs $299.

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.

57% — moderately similar

Shared genres
citedGenres both listings are associated with.
  • Indie
  • Ambient
Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • ambient
  • spring
  • smooth
Citation fame
citedCitation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.
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Price

$179.36via Reverb

$299via Reverb

Description

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.

Singletone is a small pedal builder, and the Malibu's beach-evoking name suggests a warm, sun-soaked tonal character, the kind of naming convention boutique builders often use to signal a pedal's intended vibe before a player even plugs in. Names referencing California surf culture typically point toward reverb, tremolo, or a smooth, glassy modulation rather than an aggressive gain circuit, though the exact function and circuit type for the Malibu specifically aren't confirmed from available sources. Small builders in this space frequently lean on evocative, mood-setting names as a way to stand out in a crowded pedal market.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
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  • Rock
Tonal lean
  • modulated
  • glassy
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