The SolidGoldFX Ether is a Solidgoldfx reverb pedal, currently around $173.47. Close alternatives include the Gamechanger Audio Light and the MXR M307 Layers. It pairs well with the Fender Bassman Combo Amp and the 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe.
SolidGoldFX Ether
Solidgoldfx · pedal
The SolidGoldFX Ether is an ambient reverb pedal from SolidGoldFX (Canada), delivering expansive, lush reverb with shimmer and infinite sustain modes for ambient, post-rock, and experimental music. The Ether provides deep, atmospheric reverb at SolidGoldFX boutique quality for players who want immersive ambient textures from a respected Canadian boutique maker.
What stands out
“The SolidGoldFX Ether is an ambient reverb pedal from SolidGoldFX (Canada), delivering expansive, lush reverb with shimmer and infinite sustain modes for ambient, post-rock, and experimental music”
— from the listing
“The SolidGoldFX Ether delivers ambient reverb with shimmer at SolidGoldFX Canadian boutique quality for ambient, post-rock, and experimental players who want expansive atmospheric reverb”
— from the community notes
“Its standout strength is the expansive ambient reverb with shimmer and infinite sustain at SolidGoldFX Canadian boutique quality”
— from the community notes
“Immersive atmospheric textures for ambient and post-rock”
— from the reviews
“The Ether provides deep, atmospheric reverb at SolidGoldFX boutique quality for players who want immersive ambient textures from a respected Canadian boutique maker”
— from the listing
- reverb
- ambient
- shimmer
- post rock
- infinite sustain
- experimental
- lush
Good for
- Live
- Studio
- Worship
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the SolidGoldFX Ether is commonly used in
- Ambient
- Post-Rock
- Experimental
- Shoegaze
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Electronic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the SolidGoldFX Ether
Fender Bassman Combo Amp
amplifier
12% matchFender Bassman Combo Amp's own crunchy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe
Fender
12% matchWhat 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the SolidGoldFX Ether
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
8% matchPaul Cochrane Timmy's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
8% matchElectro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Somersault
Caroline Guitar Company
8% matchKeep SolidGoldFX Ether's ambient voice out front: Caroline Guitar Company Somersault goes after SolidGoldFX Ether in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
8% matchBoss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble's lush voice goes after SolidGoldFX Ether in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with SolidGoldFX Ether's own ambient character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
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Boutique & premium upgrades
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Gamechanger Audio Light
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the SolidGoldFX Ether?+
The closest matches in character are the Gamechanger Audio Light, the MXR M307 Layers, the Laney Black Country Customs Secret Path Reverb. Budget picks: TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb, Electro-Harmonix Pico Oceans 3-Verb, TC Electronic Fluorescence Shimmer Reverb. Boutique upgrades: Electronic Audio Experiments Mirror House V2, Strymon BigSky, Electro-Harmonix Oceans Abyss.
What pairs well with the SolidGoldFX Ether?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Bassman Combo Amp, 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe, Paul Cochrane Timmy — Fender Bassman Combo Amp's own crunchy character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the SolidGoldFX Ether cost?+
Around $173.47 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).