The Boss BF-3 Flanger is a Boss flanger pedal, currently around $135.45. Close alternatives include the MXR Flanger and the Alexander Dynaflanger. It pairs well with the Marshall Super Bass and the Fender Deluxe Reverb.
Boss BF-3 Flanger
Boss · pedal
The Boss BF-3 Flanger is a stereo flanger pedal offering four modes: Standard for classic flanger sweeps, Ultra for extreme metallic jet-plane flanging beyond what previous Boss flangers achieved, Gate/Pan mode for rhythmic pan-gate effects synchronized to the flanger LFO, and Momentary mode for hands-free hold. Features stereo outputs for wide spatial imaging. Compatible with electric guitar and bass. Controls include Rate, Depth, Manual, and Res. Builds upon the legacy of the BF-2.
- flanger
- gate
- stereo
- live
- usable sound
- usable and unique sounds
- rich
- bass
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Boss BF-3 Flanger is commonly used in
- New Wave
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Punk
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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-3 Flanger
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
25% matchMarshall Super Bass's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying
Fender Deluxe Reverb
Fender
22% matchFender Deluxe Reverb's own spring character is the real reason this is worth trying
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
tonal matchVox Mini SuperBeetle Bass adds cut to a warm tone
Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800
Marshall
tonal matchMarshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800 adds cut to a warm tone
Peavey 6505 II
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey 6505 II adds cut to a warm tone
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Pedals that stack with the Boss BF-3 Flanger
1959 Dallas Tuxedo Treble Booster
pedal
25% matchLayer the BF-3's gated, stereo flange after the Tuxedo's sharp treble kick for movement on an already-brightened signal.
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
25% matchWhat Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz brings here leans toward sustaining — that's worth building a pairing around
JHS Angry Charlie
JHS Pedals
24% matchJHS Angry Charlie leans toward crunchy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Fender Bassman Fuzz
Fender
23% matchRun Boss BF-3 Flanger after Fender Bassman Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of Fender Bassman Fuzz's own gain stage
Boss DD-200 Digital Delay
Boss
11% matchRun Boss DD-200 Digital Delay after Boss BF-3 Flanger in the signal chain, clear of Boss BF-3 Flanger's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
11% matchKeep Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander after Boss BF-3 Flanger in the signal chain, clear of Boss BF-3 Flanger's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Maxon FF10 Fuzz Elements Fire
Maxon
tonal matchMaxon FF10 Fuzz Elements Fire adds cut to a warm tone
Demon FX Gladiator
Demon Fx
tonal matchDemon FX Gladiator stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Cheaper alternatives
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
70% similarity“Builds upon the legacy of the BF-2”
Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
Boss
69% similarityShared character: modulation, guitar, stereo
TC Electronic SCF Gold Stereo Chorus
TC Electronic
68% similarityShared character: flanger, stereo, analog
Carl Martin Axis Flanger
Carl Martin
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Artec SE-FLG Vintage Flanger
Artec
93% similaritysimilar tone character
TC Electronic Corona Chorus
TC Electronic
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids V1 Stereo Flanging Device
EarthQuaker Devices
68% similarityShared character: flanger, stereo, pedal
Dreadbox Komorebi
Dreadbox
67% similarityShared character: flanger, chorus, analog
EarthQuaker Devices LTD Pyramids Stereo Flanging
EarthQuaker Devices
65% similarityShared character: flanger, stereo
Alexander Dynaflanger Model 213
Alexander Pedals
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Behringer BM-18M Cluster Box
Behringer
93% similaritysimilar tone character
PastFx Deluxe Elastic Mattress Flanger
Pastfx
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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MXR Flanger
MXR
71% similarityShared character: modulation, guitar, flanger
Alexander Dynaflanger
Alexander Pedals
71% similarityShared character: pedal, flanger, stereo
TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger
TC Electronic
70% similarityShared character: modulation, flanger, vibrato
Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarityShared character: modulation, flanger, stereo
Ibanez FL-9 Flanger
Ibanez
69% similarityShared character: modulation, flanger, chorus
MXR M134 Stereo Chorus
MXR
69% similarityShared character: modulation, lot, stereo
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Boss BF-3 Flanger?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR Flanger, the Alexander Dynaflanger, the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger. Budget picks: Boss BF-2 Flanger, Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble, TC Electronic SCF Gold Stereo Chorus. Boutique upgrades: EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids V1 Stereo Flanging Device, Dreadbox Komorebi, EarthQuaker Devices LTD Pyramids Stereo Flanging.
What pairs well with the Boss BF-3 Flanger?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Super Bass, Fender Deluxe Reverb, Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin — Marshall Super Bass's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Boss BF-3 Flanger cost?+
Around $135.45 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
Compare
- vs Alexander Dynaflanger Model 213
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