The Fender Bubbler Chorus is a Fender chorus pedal, currently around $143.15. Close alternatives include the MXR Analog Chorus and the Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II. It pairs well with the Peavey MAX 100 and the Traynor SB110.
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.
- modulation
- analog
- liquid
- warm
- rhythm
- warmth
- clean
- overdrive
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Fender Bubbler Chorus is commonly used in
- Ambient
- Neo Soul
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - 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. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Lo Fi
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Fender Bubbler Chorus
Peavey MAX 100
Peavey
28% matchWhere this leans warm, Peavey MAX 100 answers back bright
Traynor SB110
Traynor
28% matchTraynor SB110 leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Ceriatone C-Wreck
Ceriatone
18% matchFender Bubbler Chorus's modulated voice goes after Ceriatone C-Wreck in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Ceriatone C-Wreck's own dynamic character
Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo
Soldano
18% matchRun Fender Bubbler Chorus after Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo in the signal chain, clear of Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo's own gain stage
Egnater VN-412A
Egnater
18% matchPut Fender Bubbler Chorus after Egnater VN-412A in the signal chain, clear of Egnater VN-412A's own gain stage
PRS DG
PRS
18% matchKeep PRS DG's bright voice out front: Fender Bubbler Chorus goes after PRS DG in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it
1970s Mesa/Boogie Mark I 'Snake King'
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchVoiced for Fender-style amps
Bruno Cowtipper 35
Bruno
tonal matchVoiced for Fender-style amps
Pedals that stack with the Fender Bubbler Chorus
Boss DD-200 Digital Delay
Boss
39% matchPut the DD-200 after the Bubbler — the liquid chorus stays intact and the delay just echoes it. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Tech 21 SansAmp
Tech 21
30% matchAdd the Bubbler's liquid, warm chorus after the SansAmp's DI'd amp character rather than before it colors the drive.
Browne Amplification Carbon
Browne Amplification
27% matchRun Browne Amplification Carbon after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Origin Effects DCX Boost
Origin Effects
26% matchWhere this leans warm, Origin Effects DCX Boost answers back bright
One Control Strawberry Red Overdrive
One Control
25% matchPut the Bubbler's warm, liquid chorus after the Strawberry Red's smooth, musical drive so the modulation colors that harmonic warmth.
MXR 108 Fuzz
MXR
24% matchRun the Bubbler's liquid, analog chorus sweep after the 108 Fuzz's bright, cutting silicon fuzz so the modulation colors an already-saturated tone.
Tru-Fi Rangemaster Fuzz
Tru Fi
22% matchPut Fender Bubbler Chorus after Tru-Fi Rangemaster Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of Tru-Fi Rangemaster Fuzz's own gain stage
Rarebird effects Hatchet Overdrive
Rarebird Effects
22% matchPut Fender Bubbler Chorus after Rarebird effects Hatchet Overdrive in the signal chain, clear of Rarebird effects Hatchet Overdrive's own gain stage
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Cheaper alternatives
Artec SE-VTM Vintage Tremolo
Artec
70% similarityShared character: noise, analog, modulation
MXR Micro Chorus
MXR
70% similarityShared character: ambient, modulation, warm
Donner Tutti Love
Donner
69% similarityShared character: warm, analog, overdrive
MXR Phase 90
MXR
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Behringer Chorus Symphony
Behringer
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Walrus Audio Fundamental Chrous
Walrus Audio
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Maxon PAC9 Pure Analog Chorus
Maxon
79% similarityShared character: ambient, analog, modulation
Browne Amplification Sshac Sky Snake Hawk Attack Chorus
Browne Amplification
68% similarityShared character: analog, modulation, warm
Walrus Audio Lillian Multi-Stage Analog Phaser
Walrus Audio
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Dophix Galileo Optical Tremolo
Dophix
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus
Dunlop
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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MXR Analog Chorus
MXR
72% similarityShared character: level_controls, ambient, warm
Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II
Catalinbread
72% similarityShared character: noise, ambient, warm
Tone City Angel Wing Chorus TC-T11
Tone City
71% similarityShared character: warm, analog, modulation
Anarchy Audio Flutterby Tremolo
Anarchy Audio
71% similarityShared character: ambient, warm, analog
Boss CE-2 Chorus
Boss
70% similarityShared character: warm, analog, modulation
Keeley Seafoam Plus Chorus/Vibrato
Keeley
70% similarityShared character: noise, ambient, analog
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Fender Bubbler Chorus?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR Analog Chorus, the Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II, the Tone City Angel Wing Chorus TC-T11. Budget picks: Artec SE-VTM Vintage Tremolo, MXR Micro Chorus, Donner Tutti Love. Boutique upgrades: Maxon PAC9 Pure Analog Chorus, Browne Amplification Sshac Sky Snake Hawk Attack Chorus, Walrus Audio Lillian Multi-Stage Analog Phaser.
What pairs well with the Fender Bubbler Chorus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Peavey MAX 100, Traynor SB110, Ceriatone C-Wreck — Where this leans warm, Peavey MAX 100 answers back bright.
How much does the Fender Bubbler Chorus cost?+
Around $143.15 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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