The Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo is a Custom Audio Electronics tremolo pedal. Close alternatives include the Dirt Monger Instruments Gristleizer and the JHS Kodiak. It pairs well with the PRS MT100 and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo
Custom Audio Electronics · pedal
The Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo is a tremolo effects unit from Bob Bradshaws rack and pedal design company, better known for the MIDI switching systems that defined professional touring rigs from the 1980s onward. A dedicated tremolo unit within that catalogue reflects the same rack-based, studio-grade build approach applied to a modulation effect rather than switching hardware. It is associated in this catalogue with Warren Haynes.
What stands out
“• [Use] Rack-based tremolo for — part of the CAE professional effects ecosystem”
— from the community notes
“better known for the midi switching systems that defined professional touring rigs from the 1980s onward”
— from the listing
“• [Con] Extremely sparse community data on this specific unit — comprehensive tonal assessments are unavailable”
— from the community notes
“• [Sound] Professional rack-format tremolo with transparent modulation character — designed to CAE's professional signal-integrity standards for live touring use”
— from the community notes
“A dedicated tremolo unit within that catalogue reflects the same rack-based, studio-grade build approach applied to a modulation effect”
— from the listing
Trade-offs
“professional rack construction provides superior reliability and noise performance compared to pedal-format tremolo units”
— from the community notes
“the custom audio electronics super tremolo is a tremolo effects unit from bob bradshaws rack and pedal design company”
— from the listing
- tremolo
- touring
- modulation
- transparent
- low noise
- stage
- midi
- studio
Genres the Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo is commonly used in
- Electronic
- Punk Rock
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country Pop
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo
PRS MT100
PRS
21% matchWhat PRS MT100 brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module goes after Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo in the chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt after Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Egnater Tweaker 88 Head after Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone 2202H goes after Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo in the chain
Carol-Ann OD-2R
Carol Ann
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Carol-Ann OD-2R after Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H after Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Bad Cat Lynx 50 goes after Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics
24% matchBeetronics Overhive leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Beetronics Nectar
Beetronics
24% matchBeetronics Nectar leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
ThorpyFX The Field Marshal Fuzz
ThorpyFX
22% matchsits 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 ThorpyFX The Field Marshal Fuzz's fuzzy voice out front: Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo goes after ThorpyFX The Field Marshal Fuzz in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Meris Polymoon
Meris
10% 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 Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Mr. Black Bloodmoon
Mr Black
10% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Mr. Black Bloodmoon after Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 goes in front of Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo in the chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWarm Audio Jet Phaser belongs after Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo, since modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Donner Big Mouth Distortion goes in front of Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo in the chain
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Dirt Monger Instruments Gristleizer
Dirt Monger Instruments
66% similarityShared character: noise, tremolo, modulation
JHS Kodiak
JHS Pedals
64% similarityShared character: modulation, low noise floor, tremolo
Chase Bliss Gravitas
Chase Bliss Audio
55% similarityShared character: modulation, tremolo, stage
Dreadbox Treminator
Dreadbox
55% similarityShared character: modulation, tremolo
MXR Tremolo M305
MXR
55% similarityShared character: modulation, tremolo
Jackson Audio New Wave
Jackson Audio
54% similarityShared character: tremolo, transparent
CMATMods Tremoglo
Cmatmods
53% similarityShared character: modulation, tremolo, stage
FTelettronica Satellite Tremolo
Ftelettronica
52% similarityShared character: modulation, tremolo
DLS Effects TR1-Tap Tremolo
Dls Effects
50% similarityShared character: modulation, tremolo, stage
Rotosound RWB1 The Wobbler Tremolo
Rotosound
49% similarityShared character: modulation, tremolo, stage
JHS Tidewater Tremolo
JHS Pedals
49% similarityShared character: modulation, tremolo
Jackson Audio Twin Trem
Jackson Audio
48% similarityShared character: tremolo, transparent
See all alternatives to the Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo?+
The closest matches in character are the Dirt Monger Instruments Gristleizer, the JHS Kodiak, the Chase Bliss Gravitas.
What pairs well with the Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS MT100, Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — What PRS MT100 brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around.