The Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus is a Dunlop chorus pedal, currently around $509.82. Close alternatives include the Univox Uni-Vibe and the Dunlop JHM7 Jimi Hendrix Univibe Chorus/Vibrato. It pairs well with the Magnatone 280 and the Fender Vibrolux 6G11.
Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus
Dunlop · pedal
The Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 is a reissue of the classic Shin-ei Uni-Vibe optical chorus and vibrato effect, famous for its use by Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock and by Robin Trower throughout his recordings. The UV-1 replicates the original four-stage optical phaser with LFO and photocell circuit for the characteristic liquid, watery chorus sweep. Includes expression pedal input for real-time speed control. Controls include Speed, Intensity, and Chorus/Vibrato mode switch.
- chorus
- liquid
- optical
- watery
- uni vibe
- vibrato
- recording
- univibe
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus
Magnatone 280
Magnatone
23% matchMagnatone 280 leans toward modulated, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Fender Vibrolux 6G11
amplifier
22% matchWhat Fender Vibrolux 6G11 brings here leans toward modulated — that's worth building a pairing around
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp
Gibson
tonal matchGibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp adds modulation over a wall of fuzz
Pedals that stack with the Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus
Walrus Audio Ages
Walrus Audio
22% matchWalrus Audio Ages leans toward clean boost, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Z.Vex Super Hard On
Zvex
22% matchZ.Vex Super Hard On leans toward clean boost, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black
Walrus Audio
16% matchKeep Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus's smooth voice out front: Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black goes after Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus in the signal chain so its ambient voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Pigtronix Echolution
Pigtronix
16% matchPut Pigtronix Echolution after Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
SolidGoldFX Oblivion
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchSolidGoldFX Oblivion adds an octave over fuzz for a singing, synthy lead
Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo
Caroline Guitar Company
tonal matchCaroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo feeds the fuzz a hotter signal from in front
Subdecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator Synthesizer
Subdecay
tonal matchSubdecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator Synthesizer adds an octave over fuzz for a singing, synthy lead
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchEarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things feeds the fuzz a hotter signal from in front
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Good Vibes
Electro-Harmonix
75% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, signal_chain
EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2
EarthQuaker Devices
73% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, signal_chain
Boss CE-2 Chorus
Boss
71% similarityShared character: reissue, chorus, modulation
MXR Phase 90
MXR
68% similarityShared character: phaser, fuzz, stage
JAM Pedals RetroVibe mk.2
Jam Pedals
66% similarityShared character: expression_pedal, vibrato, chorus
JAM Pedals Retrovibe mk3
Jam Pedals
65% similarityShared character: expression_pedal, vibrato, chorus
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Univox Uni-Vibe
Univox
74% similarityShared character: phaser, vibrato, chorus
Dunlop JHM7 Jimi Hendrix Univibe Chorus/Vibrato
Dunlop
73% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, signal_chain
JHS Unicorn
JHS Pedals
70% similarityShared character: speed_control, vibrato, expression_pedal
DryBell Vibe Machine V-3
Drybell
68% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, signal_chain
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4
Jam Pedals
68% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus
Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix68 Univibe
Dunlop
68% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, fuzz
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus?+
The closest matches in character are the Univox Uni-Vibe, the Dunlop JHM7 Jimi Hendrix Univibe Chorus/Vibrato, the JHS Unicorn. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Good Vibes, EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2, Boss CE-2 Chorus.
What pairs well with the Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Magnatone 280, Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — Magnatone 280 leans toward modulated, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus cost?+
Around $509.82 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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