The MXR ZW38 Zakk Black Label Chorus New is an MXR chorus pedal, currently around $72.13. Close alternatives include the TC Electronic Corona Chorus and the Mr. Black Double Chorus. It pairs well with the Bad Cat Cub and the Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo.
MXR ZW38 Zakk Black Label Chorus New
MXR · pedal
The MXR ZW38 Zakk Wylde Black Label Chorus is a chorus pedal from MXR (Dunlop) designed in collaboration with Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society, delivering lush chorus modulation with the Zakk Wylde signature. Controls include Speed and Depth for standard chorus adjustment with the Black Label BLS branding.
- chorus
- modulation
- lush
- overdrive
- hard rock
- metal
- drive
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the MXR ZW38 Zakk Black Label Chorus New is commonly used in
- Metal
- Hard Rock
- New Wave
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
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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 ZW38 Zakk Black Label Chorus New
Pedals that stack with the MXR ZW38 Zakk Black Label Chorus New
Xotic RC Booster
Xotic
7% matchWhat Xotic RC Booster brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp
Beetronics
7% matchWhat Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Walrus Audio Fable
Walrus Audio
6% matchPut Walrus Audio Fable after MXR ZW38 Zakk Black Label Chorus New in the signal chain, clear of MXR ZW38 Zakk Black Label Chorus New's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Benson Amps Delay
Benson Amps
6% matchBenson Amps Delay's slapback voice goes after MXR ZW38 Zakk Black Label Chorus New in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR ZW38 Zakk Black Label Chorus New's own modulated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
MXR WA38
MXR
71% similarityShared character: countless_rock_and_metal_players, chorus, hard_rock
Wampler Nirvana Chorus
Wampler
66% similarityShared character: chorus, modulation, overdrive
Death By Audio Space Bender
Death By Audio
64% similarityShared character: chorus, modulation, overdrive
Mojo Hand FX Swim Team
Mojo Hand Fx
63% similarityShared character: chorus, modulation, overdrive
Boss CE-20 Chorus Ensemble
Boss
63% similarityShared character: chorus
Mooer Spark Chorus
Mooer
97% similaritysimilar tone character
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TC Electronic Corona Chorus
TC Electronic
65% similarityShared character: chorus, modulation
Mr. Black Double Chorus
Mr Black
62% similarityShared character: chorus, modulation, overdrive
Wylde Audio MXR WA38 Chorus
Wylde Audio
62% similarityShared character: chorus, modulation
NuX Rivulet Chorus
Nux
97% similaritysimilar tone character
Hoshino Csmini Chorus
Hoshino
97% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez BC10
Ibanez
96% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR ZW38 Zakk Black Label Chorus New?+
The closest matches in character are the TC Electronic Corona Chorus, the Mr. Black Double Chorus, the Wylde Audio MXR WA38 Chorus. Budget picks: Mooer Ensemble Queen, Ibanez Soundtank CS5 Super Chorus. Boutique upgrades: MXR WA38, Wampler Nirvana Chorus, Death By Audio Space Bender.
What pairs well with the MXR ZW38 Zakk Black Label Chorus New?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Bad Cat Cub, Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo, Xotic RC Booster — Bad Cat Cub's own harmonically rich character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the MXR ZW38 Zakk Black Label Chorus New cost?+
Around $72.13 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).