The MXR Tremolo M305 is an MXR tremolo pedal, currently around $169.99. Close alternatives include the Strymon Flint Tremolo & Reverb and the Bookworm Effects Laughing Man Optical Tremolo V3. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo and the Friedman BE-Mini Head.
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.
- tremolo
- vintage
- modulation
- subtle
- ambient
- indie
- surf
- modern
Price updated Aug 27, 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. - Lo Fi
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR Tremolo M305
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo
Mesa Boogie
18% matchRun Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Friedman BE-Mini Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 brings the high gain it's missing
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Synergy SL2 Module brings the high gain it's missing
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head brings the high gain it's missing
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Coreblade into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman Phil X Signature into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchEVH 000's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the MXR Tremolo M305
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
20% matchInto a low gain tone, Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz brings the fuzzy it's missing
Greer Black Mountain
Greer
20% matchInto a low gain tone, Greer Black Mountain brings the fuzzy it's missing
Red Witch Titan
Red Witch
7% matchKeep MXR Tremolo M305's modulated voice out front: Red Witch Titan goes after MXR Tremolo M305 in the signal chain so its ambient voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
7% matchEarthQuaker Devices Afterneath's ambient voice goes after MXR Tremolo M305 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR Tremolo M305's own modulated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz brings the high gain it's missing
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchCrowther Prunes's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter brings the fuzzy it's missing
Cheaper alternatives
Lovepedal Babyface tremolo
Lovepedal
69% similarityShared character: compact, tremolo, modulation
Boss TR-2 Tremolo
Boss
68% similarityShared character: tremolo, subtle, modulation
Universal Audio Flow Tremolo
Universal Audio
67% similarityShared character: tremolo, subtle, vintage_charm
Caline G007 Red Belly Tremolo
Caline
67% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, vintage_charm
Boffin FX Vibratron
Boffin Fx
67% similarityShared character: tremolo, subtle, modulation
Effects Bakery Uguisu Bread Tremolo
Effects Bakery
67% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, vintage_charm
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
Strymon Flint Tremolo & Reverb
Strymon
70% similarityShared character: tremolo, ambient, vintage_charm
Bookworm Effects Laughing Man Optical Tremolo V3
Bookworm Effects
70% similarityShared character: tremolo, subtle, modulation
Rowin LEF-327 Trelicopter Tremolo
Rowin
70% similarityShared character: compact, tremolo, modulation
Ibanez TR Mini Tremolo
Ibanez
70% similarityShared character: compact, tremolo, modulation
Singletone Malibu
Singletone
67% similarityShared character: tremolo, ambient, modulation
T-Rex Tapster
T Rex
67% similarityShared character: features_tap_tempo, tremolo, subtle
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR Tremolo M305?+
The closest matches in character are the Strymon Flint Tremolo & Reverb, the Bookworm Effects Laughing Man Optical Tremolo V3, the Rowin LEF-327 Trelicopter Tremolo. Budget picks: Lovepedal Babyface tremolo, Boss TR-2 Tremolo, Universal Audio Flow Tremolo. Boutique upgrades: Wren and Cuff Sonder.
What pairs well with the MXR Tremolo M305?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo, Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — Run Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain.
How much does the MXR Tremolo M305 cost?+
Around $169.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).