The Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus is a Dunlop chorus pedal, currently around $490.27. Close alternatives include the Dunlop JHM7 Jimi Hendrix Univibe Chorus/Vibrato and the Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix68 Univibe. It pairs well with the Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head and the Fender Deluxe Reverb.
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.
What stands out
“Its standout strength is the Shin-ei Uni-Vibe circuit replication for authentic optical chorus and vibrato sweep”
— from the community notes
“The UV-1 replicates the original four-stage optical phaser with LFO and photocell circuit for the characteristic liquid, watery chorus sweep”
— from the listing
“The UV-1 Uni-Vibe replicates the Shin-ei Uni-Vibe optical chorus and vibrato used by Hendrix at Woodstock and by Robin Trower for the liquid, watery phase modulation that”
— from the community notes
“the dunlop uni-vibe uv-1 is a reissue of the classic shin-ei uni-vibe optical chorus and vibrato effect”
— from the listing
“Includes expression pedal input for real-time speed control”
— from the listing
Trade-offs
“In the signal chain univibe traditionally sits before fuzz and drive”
— from the community notes
- chorus
- liquid
- optical
- watery
- uni vibe
- vibrato
- expression pedal
- univibe
Price updated Oct 24, 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
Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head
Dumble
14% matchWhat Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Deluxe Reverb
Fender
13% matchWhat Fender Deluxe Reverb brings here leans toward bright — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus
MXR Distortion+
MXR
10% matchMXR Distortion+'s gritty voice suits Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus's own smooth character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Tech 21 SansAmp
Tech 21
9% matchTech 21 SansAmp's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Alexander Pedals Radical Delay
Alexander Pedals
7% matchKeep Alexander Pedals Radical Delay after Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
7% matchCaroline Guitar Company Meteore's pristine voice goes after Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus's own smooth character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2
EarthQuaker Devices
72% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Good Vibes
Electro-Harmonix
72% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, signal chain
JAM Pedals RetroVibe MKIII
Jam Pedals
68% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, modulation
Lovepedal Pickle Vibe
Lovepedal
66% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, modulation
JAM Pedals RetroVibe mk.2
Jam Pedals
64% similarityShared character: expression pedal, vibrato, chorus
JAM Pedals Retrovibe mk3
Jam Pedals
63% similarityShared character: expression pedal, vibrato, chorus
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Dunlop JHM7 Jimi Hendrix Univibe Chorus/Vibrato
Dunlop
74% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, signal chain
Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix68 Univibe
Dunlop
68% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, recording
Tinsley Audio Sir Henry Vibe
Tinsley Audio
65% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4
Jam Pedals
64% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, classic rock
Roger Mayer Voodoo-Vibe 2024
Roger Mayer
62% similarityShared character: phaser, chorus, modulation
DryBell Vibe Machine V-3
Drybell
60% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, signal chain
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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 Dunlop JHM7 Jimi Hendrix Univibe Chorus/Vibrato, the Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix68 Univibe, the Tinsley Audio Sir Henry Vibe. Budget picks: EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2, Electro-Harmonix Good Vibes, JAM Pedals RetroVibe MKIII.
What pairs well with the Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head, Fender Deluxe Reverb, MXR Distortion+ — What Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus cost?+
Around $490.27 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).