The MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ is an MXR eq pedal, currently around $159.99. Close alternatives include the MXR M109 Six Band EQ and the Orange Two Stroke. It pairs well with the Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head 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.
- eq
- bypass
- transparent
- clarity
- bright
- frequency
- fullness
- clear
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- Glam Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ
Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head
amplifier
26% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head gives it mid-forward to fill it with
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Synergy SL2 Module brings the high gain it's missing
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Friedman BE-Mini Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchRun Egnater Tweaker 88 Head into that transparent platform and it finally gets some low gain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Ceriatone 2202H brings the high gain it's missing
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Friedman Jose LTD gives it high gain to fill it with
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 brings the high gain it's missing
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Bad Cat Lynx 50 gives it high gain to fill it with
Pedals that stack with the MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics
28% matchInto a transparent tone, Beetronics Overhive brings the medium gain it's missing
Nobels ODR-1
Nobels
26% matchInto a transparent tone, Nobels ODR-1 brings the medium gain it's missing
Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts Reverb
Alexander Pedals
12% matchKeep Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts Reverb after MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ in the signal chain, clear of MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Mr. Black Bloodmoon
Mr Black
12% matchKeep Mr. Black Bloodmoon after MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ in the signal chain, clear of MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Fender Hammertone Overdrive
Fender
tonal matchMXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Fender Hammertone Overdrive wants
Boss OD-3 Overdrive
Boss
tonal matchMXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Boss OD-3 Overdrive wants
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Crazy Tube Circuits Heatseeker Pre-Amp
Crazy Tube Circuits
tonal matchMXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Crazy Tube Circuits Heatseeker Pre-Amp wants
Cheaper alternatives
CNZ Audio GEQ-5
Cnz Audio
71% similarityShared character: true_bypass, transparent, boost
Cordovox EQ-7
Cordovox
70% similarityShared character: true_bypass, pedal, boost
Dunlop Cry Baby
Dunlop
69% similarityShared character: true_bypass, pedal, bright
BLAXX EQ5B 5-Band Equalizer
Blaxx
67% similarityShared character: true_bypass, boost
Boss GE-7 Equalizer
Boss
66% similarityShared character: users, pedal, alternative
Guptech PdeQ
Guptech
66% similarityShared character: clarity
Similar character
MXR M109 Six Band EQ
MXR
70% similarityShared character: true_bypass, transparent, boost
Orange Two Stroke
Orange
67% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
Emma DiscomBOBulator
pedal
67% similarityShared character: true_bypass, boost
Empress Para EQ DLX
Empress
67% similarityShared character: dynamic_range, clarity
Ivy Pedals Tone Zone
Ivy
67% similarityShared character: true_bypass, boost
Knight Audio Technologies Kat-STB
pedal
67% similarityShared character: bright, recording, boost
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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 MXR M109 Six Band EQ, the Orange Two Stroke, the Emma DiscomBOBulator. Budget picks: CNZ Audio GEQ-5, Cordovox EQ-7, Dunlop Cry Baby.
What pairs well with the MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head, Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head — The transparent tone has headroom to spare — Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head gives it mid-forward to fill it with.
How much does the MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ cost?+
Around $159.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).