The Catalinbread STS-88 is a Catalinbread flanger pedal, currently around $139. Close alternatives include the MXR Flanger and the Enduring Audio Point Omega. It pairs well with the Park P50 Classic and the Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio.
Catalinbread STS-88
Catalinbread · pedal
The Catalinbread STS-88 is a flanger and reverb pedal described as a love letter to the flanger, combining deep, sinuous flanging with a complementary reverb that enhances the flanger's metallic, swooshing modulation. Controls include Depth and Rate for the flanger, plus Mix and Reverb for the wet/dry blend and reverb size. Rate covers 0.077Hz to approximately 6Hz. Includes a gentle noise gate to suppress inherent guitar hiss and LFO clock noise. Runs at 9V to 18V. Priced at $209. Built in Portland, Oregon.
- flanger
- reverb
- noise gate
- mix
- modulation
- metallic
- specialized gothic atmospheric character
- post rock
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Catalinbread STS-88 is commonly used in
- Shoegaze
- Rock
- Post-Rock
- New Wave
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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. - Post Punk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Catalinbread STS-88
Pedals that stack with the Catalinbread STS-88
MXR Distortion+
MXR
10% matchMXR Distortion+ leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Beetronics Swarm
Beetronics
10% matchWhat Beetronics Swarm brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Roland SDE-3000D
Roland
7% matchKeep Catalinbread STS-88's modulated voice out front: Roland SDE-3000D goes after Catalinbread STS-88 in the signal chain so its pristine voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
7% matchKeep Caroline Guitar Company Meteore after Catalinbread STS-88 in the signal chain, clear of Catalinbread STS-88's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cheaper alternatives
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
67% similarityShared character: flanger, signal_chain, modulation
Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
66% similarityShared character: flanger, modulation
Mooer SFL1 Spark Flanger
Mooer
65% similarityShared character: flanger, modulation
Carl Martin Axis Flanger
Carl Martin
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Foxgear Maitresse Analog Vintage Flanger
Foxgear
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Cordovox FL-8
Cordovox
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Flat Flange Shifter Device
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
69% similarityShared character: flanger, mix, reverb
EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids V1 Stereo Flanging Device
EarthQuaker Devices
69% similarityShared character: flanger, mix, modulation
Earthquaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device
EarthQuaker Devices
67% similarityShared character: flanger, mix, modulation
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
67% similarityShared character: flanger, modulation
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Flat Light
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
91% similaritysimilar tone character
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MXR Flanger
MXR
68% similarityShared character: noise_gate, flanger, modulation
Enduring Audio Point Omega
Enduring Audio
67% similarityShared character: flanger, reverb
Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II
Carl Martin
93% similaritysimilar tone character
BLAXX BX -Flanger
Blaxx
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Dex Tech Memory Flanger, part of Dex Audio's UK-built Memory Range
Dex Tech
92% similaritysimilar tone character
PRS Wind Through the Trees
PRS
91% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Catalinbread STS-88?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR Flanger, the Enduring Audio Point Omega, the Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II. Budget picks: Boss BF-2 Flanger, Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress, Mooer SFL1 Spark Flanger. Boutique upgrades: Old Blood Noise Endeavors Flat Flange Shifter Device, EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids V1 Stereo Flanging Device, Earthquaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device.
What pairs well with the Catalinbread STS-88?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Park P50 Classic, Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio, MXR Distortion+ — Catalinbread STS-88 leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform Park P50 Classic wants.
How much does the Catalinbread STS-88 cost?+
Around $139 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
Compare
- vs Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II
- vs BLAXX BX -Flanger
- vs Dex Tech Memory Flanger, part of Dex Audio's UK-built Memory Range