The Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress is an Electro-Harmonix flanger pedal, currently around $123.72. Close alternatives include the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger and the Ibanez FL-9 Flanger. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo and the Revv Dynamis D25 25W 1x12 Combo.
Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix · pedal
The Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix is a legendary figure in the realm of guitar effects pedals. First introduced in the mid-70s, this pedal is famed for its vintage tones and analog warmth. Designed to provide a spectrum of flanger effects, it features intuitive controls for Rate, Range, and Color. This pedal doesn't just add a flange effect to your sound; it molds and shapes it, taking you on an audio journey that's both retro and futuristic. Its distinctive, lush tones are a testament to its timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship.
- flanger
- bypass
- lush
- filter
- analog
- unique sound
- psychedelic
- convincing reverse tape sounds
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- New Wave
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Punk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo
Mesa Boogie
28% matchInto the Mark IIC+'s glassy lead channel, the Mistress's flange sweep stays articulate instead of turning to metallic mush under high gain.
Revv Dynamis D25 25W 1x12 Combo
Revv
23% matchRun the Electric Mistress' lush flanger sweep after the D25's tight, articulate high-gain channel so the modulation colors an already-saturated tone.
Soldano Astro-20 Head
Soldano
20% matchThe Electric Mistress' lush, unique flange sweep gives the Astro-20's smooth, high-gain Soldano voice real movement to work with.
Diezel VH4 4-Channel 100-Watt
Diezel
20% matchRun the Electric Mistress' lush, unique flange sweep after the VH4's huge, searing modern gain and the modulation has serious saturation to color.
Randall Thrasher 120W 2-Channel Head
Randall
20% matchRun the Electric Mistress' lush, unique flange sweep after the Thrasher's tight, aggressive death-metal gain and the modulation gets real teeth.
Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MK1
Hughes & Kettner
20% matchRun the Electric Mistress' lush, unique flange sweep after the TriAmp's versatile, genre-spanning gain and the modulation has a huge range of textures to color.
Mesa Boogie Rectifier Badlander EL34/50 1x12 Combo
Mesa Boogie
20% matchThe Electric Mistress' lush, unique flange sweep gives the Badlander's silent-recording, high-gain metal crunch real movement to work with.
Revv Generator 100P MkIII 3-Channel Head
Revv
20% matchLayer the Electric Mistress' lush flange after the 100P's clear, high-gain distortion for motion on an already-tight signal.
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Pedals that stack with the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
Fjord Fuzz Odin
Fjord Fuzz
34% matchPut the Odin's heavy, doom-voiced fuzz first, then let the Mistress's flange sweep move across an already-thick signal instead of thinning it out.
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
33% matchRun the Dirt Transmitter into the Mistress, not the other way around — the flange sweeps cleaner when it's shaping an already-saturated signal.
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
24% matchThe Electric Mistress' lush analog flange follows the LSTR's scooped, sludgy fuzz for added swirling texture.
Pigtronix Octava Micro
Pigtronix
24% matchPut the Electric Mistress' shimmering flanger sweep after the Octava Micro's searing octave fuzz so the modulation rides clearly on top of that vocal saturation.
JHS Angry Charlie
JHS Pedals
23% matchLayer the Electric Mistress' lush flange after the Angry Charlie's rock crunch for movement on an already-shaped signal.
Friedman IR-X
Friedman
23% matchRun the Electric Mistress' lush, metallic flanger sweep after the IR-X's high-gain, cab-simulated preamp so the modulation colors an already-saturated, direct-recorded tone.
Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3
Carl Martin
21% matchRun the Electric Mistress' lush, unique flange sweep after the Hot Drive'n Boost's valve-driven push and the modulation has real teeth to color.
Mooer Spark Distortion Pedal
Mooer
20% matchElectro-Harmonix Electric Mistress's lush voice goes after Mooer Spark Distortion Pedal in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Mooer Spark Distortion Pedal's own mid-forward character
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Cheaper alternatives
JHS 3 Series Flanger
JHS Pedals
70% similarity“reviewers compare its tonal range to higher-end flangers including the EHX Electric Mistress and EarthQuaker Pyramids”
Electro-Harmonix Neo Mistress Nano Flanger
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarity“delivering the classic Electric Mistress flanger and chorus character in a compact nano enclosure”
Ibanez FL Mini
Ibanez
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Artec SE-FLG Vintage Flanger
Artec
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter
Artec
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
71% similarity“with the Deluxe noise filter making it quieter than the original”
Spaceman Aurora Analog Flanger Multi Mode Custom
Spaceman
70% similarityShared character: flanger, pedal, filter
Spaceman Aurora Analog Flanger Multi Mode Silver
Spaceman
70% similarityShared character: flanger, pedal, filter
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Flat Flange Shifter Device
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
70% similarityShared character: noise, flanger, wide_range
Alexander Dynaflanger Model 213
Alexander Pedals
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger
TC Electronic
72% similarityShared character: cons, intuitive_controls, pedal
Ibanez FL-9 Flanger
Ibanez
71% similarityShared character: pedal, wide_range, delay
MXR Flanger
MXR
71% similarityShared character: flanger, wide_range, chorus
Alexander Dynaflanger
Alexander Pedals
71% similarityShared character: pedal, flanger, stereo
BLAXX BX -Flanger
Blaxx
70% similarityShared character: flanger, filter, chorus
Mooer Eleclady
Mooer
70% similarity“designed as a compact tribute to the classic Electric Lady / Electric Mistress flanger character”
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress?+
The closest matches in character are the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger, the Ibanez FL-9 Flanger, the MXR Flanger. Budget picks: JHS 3 Series Flanger, Electro-Harmonix Neo Mistress Nano Flanger, Ibanez FL Mini. Boutique upgrades: Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress, Spaceman Aurora Analog Flanger Multi Mode Custom, Spaceman Aurora Analog Flanger Multi Mode Silver.
What pairs well with the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo, Revv Dynamis D25 25W 1x12 Combo, Soldano Astro-20 Head — Into the Mark IIC+'s glassy lead channel, the Mistress's flange sweep stays articulate instead of turning to metallic mush under high gain..
How much does the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress cost?+
Around $123.72 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).