The MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ is an MXR eq pedal, currently around $159.99. Close alternatives include the 3d Printed Slider Caps and the Homebrew Electronics HBE Detox EQ Paul Gilbert signature. It pairs well with the Marshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo and the Synergy SL2 Module.
MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ
MXR · pedal
The MXR M108S Ten Band Graphic EQ is a comprehensive tone-shaping pedal featuring ten carefully selected frequency sliders with ±12dB boost/cut range enabling precise tonal optimization in any room or recording environment. Separate input gain and output volume controls provide complete signal management and level matching. The ten bands are strategically positioned to address fundamental guitar frequencies and problem areas common across different venues and equipment. Built with rugged aluminum construction and true bypass switching, the M108S delivers transparent tone shaping without tone loss when disengaged. Users report the pedal adds surprising depth, clarity, and fullness even at low volumes.
What stands out
“built with rugged aluminum construction and true bypass switching”
— from the listing
“Best suited for players building comprehensive pedalboards who value surgical tone control across all performance contexts”
— from the community notes
“Precise, clear, and full-sounding with extensive tone-shaping capability—the workhorse graphic EQ for serious tone crafters”
— from the community notes
“The bright LEDs are a commonly cited drawback for some users”
— from the community notes
“Users report the pedal adds surprising depth, clarity, and fullness even at low volumes”
— from the listing
- bypass
- transparent
- eq
- clarity
- high end
- fullness
- frequency
- clear
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- Glam Rock
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ
Marshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo
Marshall
26% matchMarshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo leans toward edge of breakup, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ
Marshall Vintage Modern 2466
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Vintage Modern 2466 goes after MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ in the chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes after MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ in the chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head goes after MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ in the chain
Ampeg V-4
Ampeg
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ampeg V-4 after MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ
Blackstar HT Club 50 Head Mk III
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Blackstar HT Club 50 Head Mk III after MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ceriatone 2202H after MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ
Pedals that stack with the MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics
28% matchBeetronics Overhive leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Boss OD-1 Overdrive
Boss
26% matchBoss OD-1 Overdrive's own smooth character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts Reverb
Alexander Pedals
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.
Keep Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts Reverb after MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ in the signal chain, where it won't crowd MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
T-Rex Junior Roomate
T Rex
14% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put T-Rex Junior Roomate after MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ in the signal chain, where it won't crowd MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Donner Big Mouth Distortion in front of MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ
Source Audio L.A. Lady
Source Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Source Audio L.A. Lady goes in front of MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ in the chain
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just
Demon Fx
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just after MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser belongs after MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ, since modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Cheaper alternatives
MXR M109S
MXR
56% similarityShared character: full
CNZ Audio GEQ-5
Cnz Audio
45% similarityShared character: true bypass, transparent
Morley 20/20 Classic Wah
Morley
43% similarityShared character: high end, clarity, full
BLAXX EQ5B 5-Band Equalizer
Blaxx
42% similarityShared character: true bypass, full
Radial HotShot ABo
Radial
40% similarityShared character: transparent
Similar character
3d Printed Slider Caps
Boss
66% similarityShared character: full
Homebrew Electronics HBE Detox EQ Paul Gilbert signature
Homebrew
50% similarityShared character: true bypass, high end, bright
Orange Two Stroke
Orange
49% similarityShared character: transparent, full
MXR M109 Six Band EQ
MXR
47% similarityShared character: true bypass, transparent
Dunlop Jim Dunlop Grommets 3X4-12 Set
Dunlop
42% similaritySimilar role and voicing
Dunlop Fully Loaded V2
Dunlop
42% similaritySimilar role and voicing
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ?+
The closest matches in character are the 3d Printed Slider Caps, the Homebrew Electronics HBE Detox EQ Paul Gilbert signature, the Orange Two Stroke. Budget picks: MXR M109S, CNZ Audio GEQ-5, Morley 20/20 Classic Wah.
What pairs well with the MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo, Synergy SL2 Module, Marshall Vintage Modern 2466 — Marshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo leans toward edge of breakup, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ cost?+
Around $159.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).