The MXR M109S is an MXR eq pedal, currently around $119.99. Close alternatives include the Cordovox EQ-7 and the MXR 6-Band EQ. It pairs well with the Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head and the Fender Bassman Combo Amp.
MXR M109S
MXR · pedal
The MXR M109S Six Band EQ is a graphic equalizer pedal offering six adjustable frequency bands for tone shaping, providing more control than a standard amp tone stack while remaining more streamlined than MXR's ten-band model. Built with rugged MXR construction, it targets players wanting practical, effective EQ control without the complexity of a full ten-band unit.
What stands out
“the mxr m109s six band eq is a graphic equalizer pedal offering six adjustable frequency bands for tone shaping”
— from the listing
“Standout strength is the six-band layout itself, hitting a sweet spot of useful frequency control that's quick to dial in live”
— from the community notes
“Built with rugged MXR construction, it targets players wanting practical, effective EQ control”
— from the listing
“Six-band layout offers meaningful frequency control beyond a standard amp EQ while staying quicker and simpler to dial in than a full ten-band unit”
— from the reviews
“Rugged MXR construction reflects the brand's decades-long reputation for road-worthy pedal durability”
— from the reviews
- frequency
- rugged
- eq
- equalizer
- road worthy
- full
- six band layout
- more control
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Amps that pair well with the MXR M109S
Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head
amplifier
12% matchMarshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Bassman Combo Amp
amplifier
12% matchFender Bassman Combo Amp leans toward crunchy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the MXR M109S
ZVEX Fuzz Factory
Zvex
8% matchZVEX Fuzz Factory leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Univox Super-Fuzz
Univox
8% matchUnivox Super-Fuzz leans toward octave, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
6% matchCaroline Guitar Company Meteore's pristine voice goes after MXR M109S in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR M109S's own full character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay
Dunlop
6% matchRun Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay after MXR M109S in the signal chain, where it won't crowd MXR M109S — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ
MXR
56% similarityShared character: full
Snarling Dogs Super Bawl Whine-O Wah Pedal
pedal
42% similaritySimilar voicing: full
T-Rex Gull Wah
T Rex
40% similarityShared character: brand
Carl Martin 3 Band Parametric EQ
Carl Martin
89% similaritysimilar tone character
FTelettronica 3 Band Parametric Equalizer
Ftelettronica
89% similaritysimilar tone character
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Cordovox EQ-7
Cordovox
49% similaritySimilar voicing: full
MXR 6-Band EQ
MXR
40% similaritySimilar voicing: full
Guptech I Sea Q'you
Guptech
90% similaritysimilar tone character
SAE Effects Scorpion
Sae Effects
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez Pentatone Equalizer
Ibanez
89% similaritysimilar tone character
CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ
California Wub
89% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR M109S?+
The closest matches in character are the Cordovox EQ-7, the MXR 6-Band EQ, the Guptech I Sea Q'you. Budget picks: Mooer Graphic G, FTelettronica Six Band Equalizer. Boutique upgrades: MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ, Snarling Dogs Super Bawl Whine-O Wah Pedal, T-Rex Gull Wah.
What pairs well with the MXR M109S?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head, Fender Bassman Combo Amp, ZVEX Fuzz Factory — Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the MXR M109S cost?+
Around $119.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).