The Cordovox TR-8 is a Cordovox tremolo pedal, currently around $69.99. Close alternatives include the Cordovox FL-8 and the EarthQuaker Devices Hummingbird V2. It pairs well with the Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head and the Supro 1696RTH Black Magick Reverb 25W Head.
Cordovox TR-8
Cordovox · pedal
The Cordovox TR-8 is a tremolo pedal from the Cordovox stainless steel compact effects series, featuring stainless steel construction with mirror-surface finish, German WIMA capacitors for high-quality signal fidelity, and true bypass switching. Delivers classic amplitude modulation tremolo effects in the Cordovox compact effects format alongside the PH-8 phaser, FL-8 flanger, RV-8 reverb, and EQ-7. Suited for vintage rock, country, and surf players who want clean tremolo in a rugged compact pedal.
What stands out
“Suited for vintage rock, country, and surf players who want clean tremolo in a rugged compact pedal”
— from the listing
“The Cordovox TR-8 is a tremolo pedal from the Cordovox stainless steel compact effects series, featuring stainless steel construction with mirror-surface finish, German WIMA capacitors for high-quality signal fidelity, and true bypass switc…”
— from the listing
“Use-case wise it suits vintage rock, country, and surf players who want reliable tremolo character in a durable compact format”
— from the community notes
“The Cordovox TR-8 delivers classic amplitude modulation tremolo in the Cordovox stainless steel series format, providing the rhythmic pulsing effect of traditional tremolo in a compact true-bypass pedal with premium German WIMA capacitor co…”
— from the community notes
“Strengths: Cordovox stainless steel and German WIMA capacitor construction ensures durable, high-quality tremolo signal processing”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“Delivers classic amplitude modulation tremolo effects in the Cordovox compact effects format alongside the PH-8 phaser, FL-8 flanger, RV-8 reverb, and EQ-7”
— from the listing
- tremolo
- bypass
- rock
- vintage
- durable
- surf
- country
- modulation
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Cordovox TR-8 is commonly used in
- Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Country
- Indie
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Surf Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Americana
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Cordovox TR-8
Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head
Revv
25% matchRevv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Supro 1696RTH Black Magick Reverb 25W Head
Supro
7% matchCordovox TR-8's spring voice goes after Supro 1696RTH Black Magick Reverb 25W Head in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Supro 1696RTH Black Magick Reverb 25W Head's own spring character
Comes later in the signal chain
Park PMV800H
Park
7% matchPut Cordovox TR-8 after Park PMV800H in the signal chain, clear of Park PMV800H's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Laney LF Supertop 120W 2-Channel Solid-State Head
Laney
7% matchKeep Cordovox TR-8 after Laney LF Supertop 120W 2-Channel Solid-State Head in the signal chain, clear of Laney LF Supertop 120W 2-Channel Solid-State Head's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Roland KPD-90-BK
Roland
6% matchRun Cordovox TR-8 after Roland KPD-90-BK in the signal chain, clear of Roland KPD-90-BK's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after Cordovox TR-8
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes after Cordovox TR-8 in the chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head goes after Cordovox TR-8 in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Cordovox TR-8
Ibanez Tube Screamer
Ibanez
33% 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 TR-8's vintage, rock-voiced tremolo for a driven, colored signal.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Klon Centaur
Klon
32% matchThe Klon's transparent midrange boost pushes the TR-8's own vintage tremolo pulse louder without recoloring it.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Dawner Prince Boonar
Dawner Prince
13% 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 Boonar's Echorec-style repeats trail the TR-8's vintage, rock-voiced tremolo into a wash of echo. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Meris Polymoon
Meris
12% 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 Meris Polymoon after Cordovox TR-8 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Cordovox TR-8 — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Marine Layer Reverb
Fender
9% matchKeep Cordovox TR-8 after Fender Marine Layer Reverb in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Fender Marine Layer Reverb — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Mxr M300 Reverb
MXR
8% matchCordovox TR-8's spring voice goes after Mxr M300 Reverb in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Mxr M300 Reverb's own pristine character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Roland RE-202 Space Echo
Roland
8% matchKeep Roland RE-202 Space Echo's pristine voice out front: Cordovox TR-8 goes after Roland RE-202 Space Echo in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Wampler The Doctor
Wampler
8% matchRun Cordovox TR-8 after Wampler The Doctor in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Wampler The Doctor — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
CNZ Audio VTR-20
Cnz Audio
66% similarityShared character: signal chain, true bypass, tremolo
Behringer UT100
Behringer
66% similarityShared character: true bypass, tremolo, modulation
Blaxx BX-Tremolo
Blaxx
65% similarityShared character: true bypass, tremolo, modulation
Donner Embark 04
Donner
55% similarityShared character: durable construction
Danelectro Cool Cat Tremolo
Danelectro
55% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, reverb
Behringer UT300
Behringer
54% similarityShared character: true bypass, tremolo, modulation
Boutique & premium upgrades
MXR M305 Tremolo
MXR
65% similarityShared character: durable construction, tremolo, modulation
Catalinbread StarCrash Valcoder
Catalinbread
62% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, vintage charm
Surfy Industries SurfyTrem
Surfy Industries
58% similarityShared character: tremolo, vintage charm
Catalinbread Valcoder Vintage Tremolo
Catalinbread
57% similarityShared character: tremolo, vintage charm, clean
Rotosound RWB1 The Wobbler Tremolo
Rotosound
55% similarityShared character: phaser, tremolo, modulation
EarthQuaker Devices Night Wire V2
EarthQuaker Devices
54% similarityShared character: true bypass, tremolo
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Cordovox FL-8
Cordovox
75% similarityShared character: flanger, phaser, durable construction
EarthQuaker Devices Hummingbird V2
EarthQuaker Devices
58% similarityShared character: tremolo, vintage charm
Catalinbread Valcoder '70s Collection
Catalinbread
57% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, vintage charm
Boss TR-2 Tremolo
Boss
56% similarityShared character: durable construction, tremolo, modulation
Electro-Harmonix Nano Pulsar
Electro-Harmonix
54% similarityShared character: true bypass, tremolo, vintage charm
Boffin FX Vibratron
Boffin Fx
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Cordovox TR-8?+
The closest matches in character are the Cordovox FL-8, the EarthQuaker Devices Hummingbird V2, the Catalinbread Valcoder '70s Collection. Budget picks: CNZ Audio VTR-20, Behringer UT100, Blaxx BX-Tremolo. Boutique upgrades: MXR M305 Tremolo, Catalinbread StarCrash Valcoder, Surfy Industries SurfyTrem.
What pairs well with the Cordovox TR-8?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head, Supro 1696RTH Black Magick Reverb 25W Head, Park PMV800H — Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Cordovox TR-8 cost?+
Around $69.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).