The MXR M109S is an MXR eq pedal, currently around $110. Close alternatives include the Boss GE-7 Equalizer and the Xotic Effects XW-1 Wah. It pairs well with the Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio and the Laney LX20R.
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.
- eq
- frequency
- rugged
- equalizer
- sweet
- live
- six band layout
- more control
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Amps that pair well with the MXR M109S
Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio
Laney
29% matchInto MXR M109S, Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps
Laney LX20R
Laney
29% matchLaney LX20R is voiced for Marshall-style amps — MXR M109S gives it exactly that
Ampeg V-4
Ampeg
tonal matchAmpeg V-4 warms up and rounds off a bright tone
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Blackstar St. James 100
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar St. James 100 warms up and rounds off a bright tone
Blackstar Series One 200
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar Series One 200 warms up and rounds off a bright tone
Ampeg V4-B Head
Ampeg
tonal matchAmpeg V4-B Head smooths a bright tone's top end
Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchMesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Pedals that stack with the MXR M109S
Walrus Audio EB-10
Walrus Audio
7% matchWhat MXR M109S brings here leans toward full — that's worth building a pairing around
Xotic RC Booster
Xotic
7% matchWhat Xotic RC Booster brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Keeley Halo
Keeley
5% matchPut Keeley Halo after MXR M109S in the signal chain, clear of MXR M109S's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Walrus Audio Fable
Walrus Audio
5% matchPut Walrus Audio Fable after MXR M109S in the signal chain, clear of MXR M109S's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
NUX XTC Overdrive
Nux
tonal matchNUX XTC Overdrive warms up and rounds off a bright tone
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
Caline
tonal matchCaline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) warms up and rounds off a bright tone
Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive
Tone City
tonal matchTone City Hot Mama Overdrive warms up and rounds off a bright tone
Wren and Cuff Tri-Pie '70
Wren And Cuff
tonal matchWren and Cuff Tri-Pie '70 smooths a bright tone's top end
Cheaper alternatives
CNZ Audio GEQ-5
Cnz Audio
68% similarityShared character: tone_shaping
BLAXX EQ5B 5-Band Equalizer
Blaxx
63% similarityShared character: live
Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer
Artec
61% similarityShared character: live
Mooer Graphic G
Mooer
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Donner EQ Seeker
Donner
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Boss GE-7 Equalizer
Boss
65% similarityShared character: live
Xotic Effects XW-1 Wah
Xotic
63% similarityShared character: tone_shaping
Vintage VFX10
Vintage Sound
61% similarityShared character: gain_control
Cordovox EQ-7
Cordovox
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Guptech I Sea Q'you
Guptech
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Maxon GE601 Graphic Equalizer
Maxon
94% 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 Boss GE-7 Equalizer, the Xotic Effects XW-1 Wah, the Vintage VFX10. Budget picks: CNZ Audio GEQ-5, BLAXX EQ5B 5-Band Equalizer, Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer. Boutique upgrades: Orange Two Stroke, MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ, Carl Martin 3 Band Parametric EQ.
What pairs well with the MXR M109S?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio, Laney LX20R, Ampeg V-4 — Into MXR M109S, Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps.
How much does the MXR M109S cost?+
Around $110 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).