The Boss BF-3 Flanger is a Boss flanger pedal, currently around $133.90. Close alternatives include the Ibanez Soundtank FL5 Flanger and the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger. 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.

What stands out

  • “While the retail price is somewhat steep, savvy buyers can find excellent value in … • flanger”

    — from the community notes

  • “gate”

    — from the listing

  • “Features stereo outputs for wide spatial imaging”

    — from the listing

  • “it's definitely a pedal to use sparingly, but effectively”

    — from the community notes

  • “Compatible with electric guitar and bass”

    — from the listing

Trade-offs

  • “digital processing in the bf-3 versus the bf-2 analog circuit sacrifices some warmth and organic character associated with classic bucket-brigade flanging”

    — from the reviews

  • flanger
  • gate
  • stereo
  • usable sound
  • usable and unique sounds
  • rich
  • bass
  • chorus
$133.90View on Reverb

Price updated Oct 23, 2026

Genres the Boss BF-3 Flanger is commonly used in

  • New Wave
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Post Punk
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the Boss BF-3 Flanger

Marshall Super Bass

Marshall

25% match

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)

Run Marshall Super Bass after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright

Comes later in the signal chain

Fender Deluxe Reverb

Fender

24% match

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)

Fender Deluxe Reverb leans bright right where the warm tone needs it

Comes later in the signal chain

Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head

Marshall

tonal match
$1435.50via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

Where this leans warm, Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head answers back bright

Peavey 6505 II

Peavey

tonal match
$1699.99via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

Peavey 6505 II's bright balances out the warm tone

Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass

Vox

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass goes after Boss BF-3 Flanger in the chain

Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head

Peavey

tonal match
$739.90via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

Put Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head after Boss BF-3 Flanger

Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt

Mesa Boogie

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes after Boss BF-3 Flanger in the chain

Orange Gain Baby 100

Orange

tonal match
$475.93via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

Orange Gain Baby 100 leans bright right where the warm tone needs it

Pedals that stack with the Boss BF-3 Flanger

Fulltone OF-2 Octafuzz

Fulltone

28% match
$120via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)

Run Boss BF-3 Flanger after Fulltone OF-2 Octafuzz in the signal chain, clear of Fulltone OF-2 Octafuzz's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz

Wren And Cuff

26% match
$199.99via Reverb

What Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Fjord Fuzz Midnattssol

Fjord Fuzz

25% match
$399via Reverb

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)

Fjord Fuzz Midnattssol's bright balances out the warm tone

Comes earlier in the signal chain

SONICAKE Fazy Cream

Sonicake

23% match
$39.98via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)

Keep SONICAKE Fazy Cream's fuzzy voice out front: Boss BF-3 Flanger goes after SONICAKE Fazy Cream in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Dunlop MDU JCT95

Dunlop

23% match
$277.79via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)

Keep Dunlop MDU JCT95's fuzzy voice out front: Boss BF-3 Flanger goes after Dunlop MDU JCT95 in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Boss FZ-5 Fuzz

Boss

21% match
$96.74via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)

Keep Boss BF-3 Flanger after Boss FZ-5 Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of Boss FZ-5 Fuzz's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Strymon El Capistan

Strymon

12% match
$379via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run Strymon El Capistan after Boss BF-3 Flanger in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Boss BF-3 Flanger — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Boss DD-200 Digital Delay

Boss

12% match
$237.43via Reverb

sits 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 DD-200 Digital Delay after Boss BF-3 Flanger in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Boss BF-3 Flanger — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Cheaper alternatives

Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress

Electro-Harmonix

60% similarity
$119.23via Reverb

Shared character: modulation, flanger, chorus

TC Electronic Corona Chorus

TC Electronic

55% similarity
$46via Reverb

Shared character: modulation, flanger, stereo

Electro-Harmonix Neo Mistress Nano Flanger

Electro-Harmonix

48% similarity
$78.81via Reverb

Shared character: flanger, chorus

Carl Martin Axis Flanger

Carl Martin

92% similarity
$116.09via Reverb

similar tone character

Boss BF-2 Flanger

Boss

91% similarity
$100via Reverb

similar tone character

Boutique & premium upgrades

EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids V1 Stereo Flanging Device

EarthQuaker Devices

67% similarity
$422.13via Reverb

Shared character: flanger, stereo, subtle

EarthQuaker Devices LTD Pyramids Stereo Flanging

EarthQuaker Devices

55% similarity
$282.69via Reverb

Shared character: flanger, stereo

EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids Solar Eclipse Edition

EarthQuaker Devices

51% similarity
$301.29via Reverb

Shared character: flanger, stereo

Alexander Dynaflanger Model 213

Alexander Pedals

50% similarity
$229via Reverb

Shared character: modulation, flanger, stereo

SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flange

Solidgoldfx

91% similarity
$249via Reverb

similar tone character

Chase Bliss Warped Vinyl

Chase Bliss Audio

91% similarity
$325via Reverb

similar tone character

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Ibanez Soundtank FL5 Flanger

Ibanez

64% similarity

Shared character: flanger

TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger

TC Electronic

62% similarity

Shared character: modulation, flanger, vibrato

Alexander Dynaflanger

Alexander Pedals

61% similarity

Shared character: modulation, flanger, stereo

ToadWorks Barracuda

ToadWorks

60% similarity

Shared character: modulation, flanger, stereo

MXR Flanger

MXR

57% similarity

Shared character: modulation, flanger, vibrato

Ibanez FL-9 Flanger

Ibanez

55% similarity

Shared character: flanger, chorus, subtle

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Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Boss BF-3 Flanger?+

The closest matches in character are the Ibanez Soundtank FL5 Flanger, the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger, the Alexander Dynaflanger. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress, TC Electronic Corona Chorus, Electro-Harmonix Neo Mistress Nano Flanger. Boutique upgrades: EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids V1 Stereo Flanging Device, EarthQuaker Devices LTD Pyramids Stereo Flanging, EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids Solar Eclipse Edition.

What pairs well with the Boss BF-3 Flanger?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Super Bass, Fender Deluxe Reverb, Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head — Run Marshall Super Bass after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright.

How much does the Boss BF-3 Flanger cost?+

Around $133.90 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).

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