The Carl Martin Axis Flanger is a Carl Martin flanger pedal, currently around $120.46. Close alternatives include the Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II and the SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flange. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo and the Friedman BE-Mini Head.
Carl Martin Axis Flanger
Carl Martin · pedal
The Carl Martin Axis Flanger is a boutique analog flanger pedal from the Danish manufacturer known for high-quality signal processing. Delivers classic jet-plane flange sweeps and comb-filtering modulation effects associated with vintage analog flanger circuits. Features Rate, Depth, Manual, and Regeneration controls for precise flanger character adjustment. True analog circuitry produces warm, musical flanging without digital processing artifacts. Suited for classic rock, shoegaze, ambient, and experimental styles where distinctive modulation color is desired.
- flanger
- analog
- boutique
- organic
- experimental
- resonance
- classic rock
- metallic
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Carl Martin Axis Flanger is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Shoegaze
- Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Experimental
- Ambient
Amps that pair well with the Carl Martin Axis Flanger
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo
Mesa Boogie
18% matchWhat Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7 stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Coreblade stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Phil X Signature stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchEVH 000 stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Pedals that stack with the Carl Martin Axis Flanger
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
21% matchWhat Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz brings here leans toward sustaining — that's worth building a pairing around
Fjord Fuzz Berserk
Fjord Fuzz
21% matchWhat Fjord Fuzz Berserk brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
8% matchRun EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath after Carl Martin Axis Flanger in the signal chain, clear of Carl Martin Axis Flanger's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Red Witch Titan
Red Witch
8% matchPut Red Witch Titan after Carl Martin Axis Flanger in the signal chain, clear of Carl Martin Axis Flanger's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchCusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 layers fuzz over a low-gain tone
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchCrowther Prunes layers fuzz over a low-gain tone
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchEarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter layers fuzz over a low-gain tone
Cheaper alternatives
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
74% similarityShared character: analog_circuit, flanger, natural_resonance
Ibanez FL Mini
Ibanez
72% similarityShared character: analog_circuit, flanger, natural_resonance
Artec SE-FLG Vintage Flanger
Artec
96% similaritysimilar tone character
JHS 3 Series Flanger
JHS Pedals
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Dreadbox Komorebi
Dreadbox
74% similarityShared character: analog_circuit, flanger, chorus
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
71% similarityShared character: flanger, ambient, subtle
PastFx Deluxe Elastic Mattress Flanger
Pastfx
70% similarityShared character: classic_rock, flanger, overdrive_pedals
Alexander Dynaflanger Model 213
Alexander Pedals
69% similarityShared character: flanger, natural_resonance, touch
Caroline Guitar Company Somersault Lo-Fi Modulator
Caroline Guitar Company
68% similarityShared character: modulation, overdrive_pedals, chorus
Earthquaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device
EarthQuaker Devices
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II
Carl Martin
79% similarityShared character: flanger, overdrive_pedals, natural_resonance
SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flange
Solidgoldfx
72% similarityShared character: flanger, chorus, ambient
Rowin LEF312 Flanger
Rowin
72% similarityShared character: modulation, analog_circuit, flanger
MXR Flanger
MXR
72% similarityShared character: flanger, chorus, subtle
Enduring Audio Point Omega
Enduring Audio
72% similarityShared character: flanger, natural_resonance, reverb
Dex Tech Memory Flanger, part of Dex Audio's UK-built Memory Range
Dex Tech
71% similarityShared character: analog_circuit, flanger, reverb
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Carl Martin Axis Flanger?+
The closest matches in character are the Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II, the SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flange, the Rowin LEF312 Flanger. Budget picks: Boss BF-2 Flanger, Ibanez FL Mini, Artec SE-FLG Vintage Flanger. Boutique upgrades: Dreadbox Komorebi, Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress, PastFx Deluxe Elastic Mattress Flanger.
What pairs well with the Carl Martin Axis Flanger?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo, Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — What Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Carl Martin Axis Flanger cost?+
Around $120.46 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).