The Dunlop MXR Booster Mini, model M293 is a Dunlop boost pedal, currently around $110. Close alternatives include the Rodenberg M2-Clean Boost and the T-Rex Karma Boost. It pairs well with the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Dunlop MXR Booster Mini, model M293
Dunlop · pedal
The MXR Booster Mini, model M293, is a compact clean boost pedal from MXR by Jim Dunlop that combines the circuits of the MXR Micro Amp and the Echoplex EP101 preamp in a single mini-format enclosure. An internal trimpot allows the player to blend between the flat, transparent Micro Amp boost character and the colored, warm Echoplex preamp character, with an external Output knob for overall boost level. The mini format reduces pedalboard space relative to the standard MXR enclosures while preserving the core functionality of both source circuits in a single, accessible package. It suits players who want a permanent set-and-forget character between transparent and colored boost.
- boost
- transparent
- preamp
- live
- clean boost
- consistent
- internal trimpot
- enclosure
Good for
- Busking
- Live
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Dunlop MXR Booster Mini, model M293 is commonly used in
- Alternative
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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. - Blues
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Amps that pair well with the Dunlop MXR Booster Mini, model M293
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
18% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp gives it mid-forward to fill it with
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Egnater Tweaker 88 Head gives it low gain to fill it with
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone 2202H's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman Jose LTD into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchBad Cat Lynx 50's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Dunlop MXR Booster Mini, model M293
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
20% matchInto a transparent tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler brings the low gain it's missing
Suhr Rufus Reloaded
Suhr
20% matchRun Suhr Rufus Reloaded into that transparent platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Dunlop JD-4S Rotovibe
pedal
15% matchKeep Dunlop MXR Booster Mini, model M293's transparent voice out front: Dunlop JD-4S Rotovibe goes after Dunlop MXR Booster Mini, model M293 in the signal chain so its low gain voice doesn't muddy it
Vox Valvenergy Silk Drive
Vox
12% matchVox Valvenergy Silk Drive leans toward smooth, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Malekko Electro-Harmonix Memory Toy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
7% matchMalekko Electro-Harmonix Memory Toy Analog Delay's modulated voice goes after Dunlop MXR Booster Mini, model M293 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Dunlop MXR Booster Mini, model M293's own transparent character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Strymon BigSky
Strymon
7% matchRun Strymon BigSky after Dunlop MXR Booster Mini, model M293 in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop MXR Booster Mini, model M293's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchDunlop MXR Booster Mini, model M293 leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Tone City Dry Martini wants
Fender Hammertone Overdrive
Fender
tonal matchInto Dunlop MXR Booster Mini, model M293, Fender Hammertone Overdrive is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Mile End Effects PreAmp 150
Mile End Effects
63% similarityShared character: boost, amp, preamp
Xotic Effects SSB Super Clean Booster
Xotic
62% similarityShared character: boost, transparent, s_build_quality
Fortin Amplification Fourteen dual boost
Fortin Amplification
61% similarityShared character: s_flexibility, boost, transparent
J. Rockett Archer Clean
J Rockett
61% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
Jackson Audio Blossom
Jackson Audio
60% similarityShared character: boost, preamp, transparent
Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp
Beetronics
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Rodenberg M2-Clean Boost
Rodenberg
62% similarityShared character: players, boost, amp
T-Rex Karma Boost
T Rex
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Strymon Compadre
Strymon
95% similaritysimilar tone character
MXR Double Down
MXR
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Matthews Effects The Gentleman Overdirve Boost
Matthews Effects
94% similaritysimilar tone character
One Control Granith Grey Booster V2
One Control
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dunlop MXR Booster Mini, model M293?+
The closest matches in character are the Rodenberg M2-Clean Boost, the T-Rex Karma Boost, the Strymon Compadre. Budget picks: Wampler Decibel. Boutique upgrades: Mile End Effects PreAmp 150, Xotic Effects SSB Super Clean Booster, Fortin Amplification Fourteen dual boost.
What pairs well with the Dunlop MXR Booster Mini, model M293?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head — The transparent tone has headroom to spare — Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp gives it mid-forward to fill it with.
How much does the Dunlop MXR Booster Mini, model M293 cost?+
Around $110 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).