The MXR M305 Tremolo is an MXR tremolo pedal, currently around $169.99. Close alternatives include the Ibanez TR Mini Tremolo and the Catalinbread Valcoder '70s Collection. It pairs well with the Park P50 Classic and the Laney LX20R.
MXR M305 Tremolo
MXR · pedal
The MXR M305 Tremolo is a tremolo effects pedal delivering classic amplitude-modulation tremolo (rhythmic volume pulsing) with straightforward, easy-to-use controls. Built with MXR's rugged, road-tested construction, it offers players a dependable, no-frills route to vintage-style tremolo modulation for surf, indie, and roots-rock tones.
- tremolo
- modulation
- surf
- vintage
- roots rock
- indie
- rugged
- live
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the MXR M305 Tremolo is commonly used in
- Indie
- Surf Rock
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Amps that pair well with the MXR M305 Tremolo
Pedals that stack with the MXR M305 Tremolo
Nobels ODR-1
Nobels
9% matchNobels ODR-1's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
9% matchPaul Cochrane Timmy leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Boss DM-2 Delay
Boss
7% matchRun Boss DM-2 Delay after MXR M305 Tremolo in the signal chain, clear of MXR M305 Tremolo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Carl Martin DeLayla XL
Carl Martin
7% matchKeep MXR M305 Tremolo's modulated voice out front: Carl Martin DeLayla XL goes after MXR M305 Tremolo in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cheaper alternatives
Caline G007 Red Belly Tremolo
Caline
74% similarityShared character: brand, tremolo, modulation
Boss TR-2 Tremolo
Boss
68% similarityShared character: durable_construction, tremolo, modulation
Cordovox TR-8
Cordovox
68% similarityShared character: durable_construction, tremolo, modulation
Boffin FX Vibratron
Boffin Fx
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Effects Bakery Uguisu Bread Tremolo
Effects Bakery
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Black Rabbit Little Earthquakes
Black Rabbit
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Ibanez TR Mini Tremolo
Ibanez
71% similarityShared character: brand, tremolo, modulation
Catalinbread Valcoder '70s Collection
Catalinbread
69% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, vintage_charm
Strymon Flint Tremolo & Reverb
Strymon
68% similarityShared character: tremolo, vintage_charm
Rowin LEF-327 Trelicopter Tremolo
Rowin
67% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, vintage_charm
Ernie Ball PO6188 Expression Tremolo
Ernie Ball
67% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, live
Singletone Malibu
Singletone
67% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, live
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR M305 Tremolo?+
The closest matches in character are the Ibanez TR Mini Tremolo, the Catalinbread Valcoder '70s Collection, the Strymon Flint Tremolo & Reverb. Budget picks: Caline G007 Red Belly Tremolo, Boss TR-2 Tremolo, Cordovox TR-8.
What pairs well with the MXR M305 Tremolo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Park P50 Classic, Laney LX20R, Nobels ODR-1 — Park P50 Classic is voiced for Marshall-style amps — MXR M305 Tremolo gives it exactly that.
How much does the MXR M305 Tremolo cost?+
Around $169.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).