The MXR M305 Tremolo is an MXR tremolo pedal, currently around $178.90. Close alternatives include the Ibanez TR Mini Tremolo and the Ernie Ball PO6188 Expression Tremolo. It pairs well with the Marshall Plexi 1959SLP and the Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head.
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.
What stands out
“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”
— from the listing
“Primary use case spans surf, indie, and roots-rock players wanting the pulsing, rhythmic volume effect tremolo is known for”
— from the community notes
“The MXR M305 Tremolo is a tremolo effects pedal delivering classic amplitude-modulation tremolo (rhythmic volume pulsing) with straightforward, easy-to-use controls”
— from the listing
“Rugged MXR construction reflects the brand's decades-long reputation for road-worthy pedal durability”
— from the reviews
“Standout strength is the straightforward control layout, making it quick and intuitive to dial in the desired tremolo speed and depth live”
— from the community notes
- tremolo
- surf
- vintage
- modulation
- roots rock
- indie
- rugged
- durable
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the MXR M305 Tremolo is commonly used in
- Indie
- Surf Rock
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR M305 Tremolo
Marshall Plexi 1959SLP
amplifier
16% matchWhat Marshall Plexi 1959SLP brings here leans toward aggressive — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head
Dumble
15% matchDumble Overdrive Special Amp Head's own dynamic character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the MXR M305 Tremolo
MXR Distortion+
MXR
10% matchMXR Distortion+'s own gritty character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Beetronics Swarm
Beetronics
10% matchBeetronics Swarm leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Roland SDE-3000D
Roland
7% matchRoland SDE-3000D's pristine voice goes after MXR M305 Tremolo in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR M305 Tremolo's own spring character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Empress Echosystem
Empress
7% matchEmpress Echosystem's pristine voice goes after MXR M305 Tremolo in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR M305 Tremolo's own spring character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
Caline G007 Red Belly Tremolo
Caline
77% similarityShared character: brand, tremolo, modulation
Rowin LEF-327 Trelicopter Tremolo
Rowin
69% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, vintage charm
Cordovox TR-8
Cordovox
65% similarityShared character: durable construction, tremolo, modulation
Boss TR-2 Tremolo
Boss
60% similarityShared character: durable construction, tremolo, modulation
Donner Embark 04
Donner
51% similarityShared character: durable construction
Catalinbread StarCrash Valcoder
Catalinbread
51% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, vintage charm
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Ibanez TR Mini Tremolo
Ibanez
75% similarityShared character: brand, tremolo, modulation
Ernie Ball PO6188 Expression Tremolo
Ernie Ball
67% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, vintage charm
Surfy Industries SurfyTrem
Surfy Industries
59% similarityShared character: tremolo, vintage charm
Rotosound RWB1 The Wobbler Tremolo
Rotosound
53% similarityShared character: brand, tremolo, modulation
Catalinbread Valcoder '70s Collection
Catalinbread
52% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, vintage charm
DLS Effects TR1-Tap Tremolo
Dls Effects
51% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation
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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 Ernie Ball PO6188 Expression Tremolo, the Surfy Industries SurfyTrem. Budget picks: Caline G007 Red Belly Tremolo, Rowin LEF-327 Trelicopter Tremolo, Cordovox TR-8. Boutique upgrades: Singletone Malibu.
What pairs well with the MXR M305 Tremolo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Plexi 1959SLP, Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head, MXR Distortion+ — What Marshall Plexi 1959SLP brings here leans toward aggressive — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the MXR M305 Tremolo cost?+
Around $178.90 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).