The MXR M83 is an MXR chorus pedal, currently around $199.99. Close alternatives include the Eden Amplification Astroflange Bass and the Electro-Harmonix Bass Clone. It pairs well with the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp and the Friedman BE-Mini Head.
MXR M83
MXR · pedal
The MXR M83 Bass Chorus Deluxe is an analog bucket-brigade chorus built specifically for bass, delivering lush, swirling modulation that preserves the dry signal at any setting. Bass and Treble controls shape the tone of the effect, a Flanger switch unlocks more dramatic sweeping modulation, and an X-Over switch rolls the modulation off below 100Hz so the lows stay tight and defined while shimmer is added to the highs. Variations in rate and width wrap notes in a clean, smooth sheen that many consider among the best bass chorus tones available. It suits bassists wanting subtle dimension or pronounced movement without losing low-end punch, and the flanger mode adds flexibility for more aggressive textures in rock, funk, and ambient bass.
- modulation
- chorus
- bass
- flanger
- lush
- tight
- shimmer
- analog
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the MXR M83 is commonly used in
- Ambient
- Funk
- Rock
- New Wave
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Punk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR M83
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp
Ampeg
20% matchThe M83's lush bass chorus adds width to the RB-115's massive, vintage-voiced preamp.
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Friedman BE-Mini Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Synergy SL2 Module brings the high gain it's missing
Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchMesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Coreblade into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 brings the high gain it's missing
Blackstar St. James 100
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar St. James 100's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Blackstar Series One 200
Blackstar
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Blackstar Series One 200 brings the high gain it's missing
Pedals that stack with the MXR M83
EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas
EarthQuaker Devices
24% matchEarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Greer Black Mountain
Greer
24% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Greer Black Mountain gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Eventide Modulated Delay
Eventide
12% matchPut Eventide Modulated Delay after MXR M83 in the signal chain, clear of MXR M83's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
FoxGear EchoSex
Foxgear
12% matchRun FoxGear EchoSex after MXR M83 in the signal chain, clear of MXR M83's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive
Tone City
tonal matchRun Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
Caline
tonal matchRun Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
NUX XTC Overdrive
Nux
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, NUX XTC Overdrive brings the high gain it's missing
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Cheaper alternatives
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR M83?+
The closest matches in character are the Eden Amplification Astroflange Bass, the Electro-Harmonix Bass Clone, the Caline CP 83 Yellow Bass Chorus. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Bass Clone, Caline CP 83 Yellow Bass Chorus. Boutique upgrades: Carl Martin Bass Chorus.
What pairs well with the MXR M83?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp, Friedman BE-Mini Head, Synergy SL2 Module — The M83's lush bass chorus adds width to the RB-115's massive, vintage-voiced preamp..
How much does the MXR M83 cost?+
Around $199.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).