The MXR Tremolo M305 is an MXR tremolo pedal, currently around $178.90. Close alternatives include the Ibanez TR Mini Tremolo and the Bookworm Effects Laughing Man Optical Tremolo V3. It pairs well with the Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier and the Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt.
MXR Tremolo M305
MXR · pedal
The MXR Tremolo M305 is a compact tremolo pedal offering classic amplitude modulation with controls for speed, depth, and wave shape, plus tap tempo, delivering everything from subtle vintage throb to deep, choppy stutter. Versatile and easy to use, it brings rhythmic movement to cleans and leads for surf, indie, and ambient styles.
What stands out
“Its strengths are the versatile modulation, tap sync, and ease of use; the caveats are a focused single-effect role and a voicing that, while flexible, is a straightforward tremolo”
— from the community notes
“The MXR Tremolo M305 is a compact tremolo pedal offering classic amplitude modulation with controls for speed, depth, and wave shape, plus tap tempo, delivering everything from subtle vintage throb to deep, choppy stutter”
— from the listing
“and ambient styles”
— from the listing
“indie”
— from the listing
“it brings rhythmic movement to cleans and leads for surf”
— from the listing
- tremolo
- vintage
- modulation
- subtle
- ambient
- indie
- surf
- lead
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the MXR Tremolo M305 is commonly used in
- Indie
- Ambient
- Surf Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Amps that pair well with the MXR Tremolo M305
Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier
Soldano
17% matchSoldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes after MXR Tremolo M305 in the chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes after MXR Tremolo M305 in the chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after MXR Tremolo M305
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Friedman BE-Mini Head after MXR Tremolo M305
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 after MXR Tremolo M305
Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212 goes after MXR Tremolo M305 in the chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade goes after MXR Tremolo M305 in the chain
Pedals that stack with the MXR Tremolo M305
Fjord Fuzz Berserk
Fjord Fuzz
20% matchFjord Fuzz Berserk leans toward aggressive, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
19% matchWhat JHS Smiley brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Eventide Space
Eventide
6% matchPut Eventide Space after MXR Tremolo M305 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd MXR Tremolo M305 — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay
Maxon
6% matchPut Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay after MXR Tremolo M305 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd MXR Tremolo M305 — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction
Death By Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction goes in front of MXR Tremolo M305 in the chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front of MXR Tremolo M305
Subdecay F-Bomb
Subdecay
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Subdecay F-Bomb goes in front of MXR Tremolo M305 in the chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchPut Warm Audio Jet Phaser after MXR Tremolo M305: modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Cheaper alternatives
Rowin LEF-327 Trelicopter Tremolo
Rowin
67% similarityShared character: compact, tremolo, modulation
Behringer UT300
Behringer
66% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, subtle
Caline G007 Red Belly Tremolo
Caline
64% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, vintage charm
Lovepedal Babyface tremolo
Lovepedal
64% similarityShared character: compact, tremolo, modulation
T-Rex Tapster
T Rex
64% similarityShared character: features tap tempo, tremolo, modulation
Boffin FX Vibratron
Boffin Fx
62% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, subtle
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
Ibanez TR Mini Tremolo
Ibanez
67% similarityShared character: compact, tremolo, modulation
Bookworm Effects Laughing Man Optical Tremolo V3
Bookworm Effects
62% similarityShared character: tremolo, subtle, vintage charm
Ernie Ball PO6188 Expression Tremolo
Ernie Ball
61% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, vintage charm
Rotosound RWB1 The Wobbler Tremolo
Rotosound
61% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation
DLS Effects TR1-Tap Tremolo
Dls Effects
61% similarityShared character: features tap tempo, tremolo, modulation
Electro-Harmonix Pulsar Variable Speed Tremolo
Electro-Harmonix
61% similarityShared character: features tap tempo, tremolo, smooth
See all alternatives to the MXR Tremolo M305 (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR Tremolo M305?+
The closest matches in character are the Ibanez TR Mini Tremolo, the Bookworm Effects Laughing Man Optical Tremolo V3, the Ernie Ball PO6188 Expression Tremolo. Budget picks: Rowin LEF-327 Trelicopter Tremolo, Behringer UT300, Caline G007 Red Belly Tremolo. Boutique upgrades: Singletone Malibu, Wren and Cuff Sonder.
What pairs well with the MXR Tremolo M305?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt, Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H — Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the MXR Tremolo M305 cost?+
Around $178.90 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).