The Boss BF-2 Flanger is a Boss flanger pedal, currently around $100. Close alternatives include the Ibanez FL-9 Flanger and the MXR Flanger. It pairs well with the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head and the PRS Archon.
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss · pedal
The Boss BF-2 Flanger produces a wide range of flanging effects, from a subtle, chorus-like shimmer to the dramatic, sweeping whoosh associated with a jet plane taking off. Manual, Depth, Rate, and Resonance controls shape how intense and how fast the sweep moves, with the Resonance control adding a metallic, hollow emphasis to the effect at higher settings. It suits players wanting classic analog-style flanging, from gentle movement that thickens a clean tone to an extreme, swirling modulation for more experimental or psychedelic textures.
What stands out
“• Great basic flanger that can handle some chorus duties”
— from the community notes
“Does anything from hollow chorus to rocket flange”
— from the community notes
“Very tweakable; analog circuit sounds warm, lush, natural a… • OK/meh — This flanger is OK, but compared to my vingate MXR Flanger it sounds too lo fi and midrangy”
— from the community notes
“[Pros] ✓ Classic 80s flanger tones perfect for post-punk and alternative music ✓ Built like a tank; exceptionally durable construction ✓ Versatile sound range from subtle chorus to extreme flange ✓ Compact design allows for easy integration…”
— from the reviews
“It suits players wanting classic analog-style flanging, from gentle movement that thickens a clean tone to an extreme, swirling modulation for more experimental or psychedelic textures”
— from the listing
- flanger
- chorus
- lush
- subtle
- those classic 80s tones
- classic tones
- delicate
- natural
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Boss BF-2 Flanger is commonly used in
- Post-Punk
- Alternative Rock
- Experimental
- New Wave
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Boss BF-2 Flanger
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
30% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
What Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head brings here leans toward full — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
PRS Archon
PRS
29% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Boss BF-2 Flanger's lush voice goes after PRS Archon in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with PRS Archon's own transparent character
Comes later in the signal chain
Diezel VH4 4-Channel 100-Watt
Diezel
29% matchUsed together by 1 artist
Diezel VH4 4-Channel 100-Watt's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Peavey Invective 120
Peavey
24% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Boss BF-2 Flanger after Peavey Invective 120 in the signal chain, clear of Peavey Invective 120's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
PRS MT100
PRS
20% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Boss BF-2 Flanger's lush voice goes after PRS MT100 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with PRS MT100's own mid-forward character
Comes later in the signal chain
Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus BG-450
Phil Jones
18% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
The BF-2's lush, natural flanging follows the BG-450's clear, articulate headroom for defined swirling motion.
Comes later in the signal chain
Two-Rock Silver Sterling Signature 150W Head
Two-Rock
17% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Boss BF-2 Flanger after Two-Rock Silver Sterling Signature 150W Head in the signal chain, clear of Two-Rock Silver Sterling Signature 150W Head's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Two-Rock Bloomfield Drive 6L6 100W Head
Two-Rock
17% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
The Bloomfield's smooth, fusion-voiced clean platform gives the BF-2's lush, subtle flange sweep real headroom to color without smearing.
Comes later in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the Boss BF-2 Flanger
Ibanez Tube Screamer
Ibanez
39% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
The Screamer's mid-forward boost pushes into the BF-2's lush, natural flanging for a driven, colored signal.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix 1973 Violet Ram's Head Big Muff Pi V2
Electro-Harmonix
34% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Electro-Harmonix 1973 Violet Ram's Head Big Muff Pi V2's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Canyon
Electro-Harmonix
21% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Boss BF-2 Flanger after Electro-Harmonix Canyon in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Electro-Harmonix Canyon — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Free The Tone ODL-1A-CS Overdriveland Custom w/Ch Cont
Free The Tone
19% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Boss BF-2 Flanger after Free The Tone ODL-1A-CS Overdriveland Custom w/Ch Cont in the signal chain, clear of Free The Tone ODL-1A-CS Overdriveland Custom w/Ch Cont's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Strymon blueSky Reverberator
pedal
19% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Strymon blueSky Reverberator's pristine voice out front: Boss BF-2 Flanger goes after Strymon blueSky Reverberator in the signal chain so its lush voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
ToneConcepts Distillery 'The Luke'
Toneconcepts
18% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Boss BF-2 Flanger's lush voice goes after ToneConcepts Distillery 'The Luke' in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with ToneConcepts Distillery 'The Luke''s own transparent character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Xotic BB Preamp V1.5
Xotic
18% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Xotic BB Preamp V1.5's transparent voice out front: Boss BF-2 Flanger goes after Xotic BB Preamp V1.5 in the signal chain so its lush voice doesn't muddy it
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Soul Food
Electro-Harmonix
18% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Boss BF-2 Flanger after Electro-Harmonix Soul Food in the signal chain, clear of Electro-Harmonix Soul Food's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
T-Rex Sweeper 2
T Rex
57% similarityShared character: natural resonance, modulation, subtle
Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger
Rocktron
56% similarityShared character: extreme settings, flanger, wide range
Electro-Harmonix Neo Mistress Nano Flanger
Electro-Harmonix
56% similarityShared character: flanger, chorus
Boutique & premium upgrades
Keeley Dyno My Roto
Keeley
66% similarityShared character: flanger, chorus, modulation
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
59% similarityShared character: flanger, modulation, subtle
SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flange
Solidgoldfx
59% similarityShared character: flanger, chorus, modulation
Boss CE-2 Chorus
Boss
57% similarityShared character: chorus, modulation, subtle
Source Audio Mercury Flanger
Source Audio
56% similarityShared character: flanger, chorus, subtle
PRS Wind Through the Trees
PRS
56% similarityShared character: flanger, subtle
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Ibanez FL-9 Flanger
Ibanez
64% similarityShared character: wide range, flanger, chorus
MXR Flanger
MXR
64% similarity“This flanger is OK, but compared to my vingate MXR Flanger it sounds too lo fi and midrangy”
MXR EVH117 Flanger
MXR
62% similarityShared character: flanger, chorus, subtle
Ibanez FL Mini
Ibanez
60% similarityShared character: analog circuit, wide range, extreme settings
Big Joe Stomp Box Company B-306
Big Joe Stomp Box Company
56% similarityShared character: flanger, chorus, modulation
Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
56% similarityShared character: users, flanger, wide range
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Boss BF-2 Flanger?+
The closest matches in character are the Ibanez FL-9 Flanger, the MXR Flanger, the MXR EVH117 Flanger. Budget picks: T-Rex Sweeper 2, Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger, Electro-Harmonix Neo Mistress Nano Flanger. Boutique upgrades: Keeley Dyno My Roto, Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress, SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flange.
What pairs well with the Boss BF-2 Flanger?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, PRS Archon, Diezel VH4 4-Channel 100-Watt — What Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head brings here leans toward full — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Boss BF-2 Flanger cost?+
Around $100 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).