The Fender Bubbler Chorus is a Fender chorus pedal, currently around $141.70. Close alternatives include the Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II and the Mr. Black Analog chorus vibrato deluxe. It pairs well with the 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead and the Marshall Super Bass.
Fender Bubbler Chorus
Fender · pedal
The Fender Bubbler is an analog chorus pedal from Fender, delivering BBD bucket-brigade chorus modulation with Rate, Depth, and Level controls in the classic Fender analog chorus tradition. The Bubbler produces the warm, liquid chorus character of analog bucket-brigade chorus for clean and lightly driven guitar applications. An accessible analog chorus from Fender quality.
What stands out
“An accessible analog chorus from Fender quality”
— from the listing
“The Fender Bubbler delivers analog BBD chorus with warm, liquid modulation at Fender quality for clean and lightly driven guitar, suited for players who want analog chorus warmth at accessible Fender pricing”
— from the community notes
“liquid chorus character of analog bucket-brigade chorus for clean and lightly driven guitar applications”
— from the listing
“The Fender Bubbler is an analog chorus pedal from Fender, delivering BBD bucket-brigade chorus modulation with Rate, Depth, and Level controls in the classic Fender analog chorus tradition”
— from the listing
“Rate, Depth, and Level controls provide standard analog chorus adjustment at Fender quality”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“In the signal chain modulation sits after drive”
— from the community notes
- analog chorus
- liquid
- modulation
- lightly driven
- analog
- warm
- rhythm
- warmth
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Fender Bubbler Chorus is commonly used in
- Ambient
- Neo Soul
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Fender Bubbler Chorus
1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead
Marshall
26% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Where this leans warm, 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead answers back bright
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
26% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Marshall Super Bass's bright balances out the warm tone
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Laney Richter leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Mesa Boogie Subway D-350
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run Mesa Boogie Subway D-350 after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
PRS DG
PRS
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
PRS DG's bright balances out the warm tone
Díaz CD-100 Amp Head
Diaz
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run Díaz CD-100 Amp Head after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Morgan MVP66
Morgan
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, Morgan MVP66 answers back bright
Pedals that stack with the Fender Bubbler Chorus
Tech 21 SansAmp
Tech 21
24% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Add the Bubbler's liquid, warm chorus after the SansAmp's DI'd amp character rather than before it colors the drive.
Comes later in the signal chain
Way Huge Pork Loin
Way Huge
23% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Way Huge Pork Loin leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal
pedal
15% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal's pristine voice goes after Fender Bubbler Chorus in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Fender Bubbler Chorus's own analog warmth character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Strymon El Capistan
Strymon
12% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Strymon El Capistan after Fender Bubbler Chorus in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Fender Bubbler Chorus — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dallas Tuxedo 1959
Dallas
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Run Dallas Tuxedo 1959 after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Maxon FF10 Fuzz Elements Fire
Maxon
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Run Maxon FF10 Fuzz Elements Fire after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
dpFX Pedals Variable Low Pass Filter
Dpfx Pedals
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put dpFX Pedals Variable Low Pass Filter in front of Fender Bubbler Chorus: a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Homebrew Electronics HBE Detox EQ Paul Gilbert signature
Homebrew
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, Homebrew Electronics HBE Detox EQ Paul Gilbert signature answers back bright
Cheaper alternatives
NuX Reissue Analog Chorus
Nux
66% similarityShared character: analog, ambient, modulation
Dunlop MXR M148 Micro Chorus
Dunlop
60% similarityShared character: warm, overdrive
Behringer Chorus Symphony
Behringer
60% similarityShared character: modulation, warm
Donner Tutti Love
Donner
58% similarityShared character: analog, warm, overdrive
MXR Micro Chorus
MXR
57% similarityShared character: ambient, modulation, warm
Providence ADC-4 Anadime Analog Chorus
Providence
57% similarityShared character: analog, modulation, warm
Boutique & premium upgrades
Maxon PAC9 Pure Analog Chorus
Maxon
65% similarityShared character: analog, ambient, modulation
Analog Man Bi-Chorus
Analog Man
62% similarityShared character: analog, modulation, warm
JAM Pedals Chill
Jam Pedals
60% similarityShared character: ambient, modulation, warm
Browne Amplification Sshac Sky Snake Hawk Attack Chorus
Browne Amplification
60% similarityShared character: analog, modulation, warm
Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato
Warm Audio
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II
Catalinbread
70% similarityShared character: analog, noise, ambient
Mr. Black Analog chorus vibrato deluxe
Mr Black
64% similarityShared character: analog, ambient, modulation
Dophix THE Vitruvian MAN chorus/phaser
Dophix
62% similarityShared character: analog, modulation, warm
Providence ADC-3 Anadime Chorus
Providence
59% similarityShared character: analog, ambient, modulation
Boss CE-2 Chorus
Boss
58% similarityShared character: modulation, warm, clean
Ibanez CS Mini Compressor/Sustainer
Ibanez
57% similarityShared character: modulation, warm, clean
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Fender Bubbler Chorus?+
The closest matches in character are the Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II, the Mr. Black Analog chorus vibrato deluxe, the Dophix THE Vitruvian MAN chorus/phaser. Budget picks: NuX Reissue Analog Chorus, Dunlop MXR M148 Micro Chorus, Behringer Chorus Symphony. Boutique upgrades: Maxon PAC9 Pure Analog Chorus, Analog Man Bi-Chorus, JAM Pedals Chill.
What pairs well with the Fender Bubbler Chorus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead, Marshall Super Bass, Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head — Where this leans warm, 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead answers back bright.
How much does the Fender Bubbler Chorus cost?+
Around $141.70 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).