The SolidGoldFX NU-33 is a Solidgoldfx chorus pedal, currently around $249. Close alternatives include the Tone City Angel Wing Chorus TC-T11 and the Keeley Seafoam+. It pairs well with the Marshall Super Bass and the 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead.
SolidGoldFX NU-33
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The SolidGoldFX NU-33 is a vintage chorus and vibrato pedal from SolidGoldFX (Canada), inspired by the classic Roland CE-33 Chorus Ensemble for warm, smooth analog-voiced chorus character. The NU-33 delivers vintage chorus and vibrato with the smooth, organic character of 1980s analog chorus at SolidGoldFX Canadian boutique quality for players who want authentic vintage chorus tone.
What stands out
“The SolidGoldFX NU-33 is a vintage chorus and vibrato pedal from SolidGoldFX (Canada), inspired by the classic Roland CE-33 Chorus Ensemble for warm, smooth analog-voiced chorus character”
— from the listing
“The NU-33 delivers vintage chorus and vibrato with the smooth, organic character of 1980s analog chorus at SolidGoldFX Canadian boutique quality for players who want authentic vintage chorus tone”
— from the listing
“Its standout strength is the vintage CE-33-inspired analog chorus character with warm, smooth modulation at SolidGoldFX boutique quality”
— from the community notes
“Use-case wise it suits clean and indie players who want vintage analog chorus at SolidGoldFX boutique quality”
— from the community notes
“Its standout weakness is the SolidGoldFX boutique pricing”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“In the signal chain modulation sits after drive”
— from the community notes
- vintage
- smooth
- analog chorus
- vibrato
- modulation
- warm
- classic rock
- indie
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the SolidGoldFX NU-33 is commonly used in
- Indie
- Classic Rock
- Neo Soul
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Swing
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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. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the SolidGoldFX NU-33
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
24% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Run Marshall Super Bass after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Comes later in the signal chain
1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead
Marshall
23% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Comes later in the signal chain
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, Laney Richter answers back bright
Mesa Boogie Subway D-350
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa Boogie Subway D-350's bright balances out the warm tone
PRS DG
PRS
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run PRS DG after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Vox MV50 Brian May
Vox
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Vox MV50 Brian May's bright balances out the warm tone
Fuchs ODH
Fuchs
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Fuchs ODH leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo
Soldano
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Pedals that stack with the SolidGoldFX NU-33
EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea
EarthQuaker Devices
24% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Where this leans warm, EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea answers back bright
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Catalinbread Galileo
Catalinbread
23% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Run Catalinbread Galileo after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Chase Bliss Automatone CXM 1978
Chase Bliss Audio
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Chase Bliss Automatone CXM 1978's pristine voice goes after SolidGoldFX NU-33 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with SolidGoldFX NU-33's own smooth character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2
Alexander Pedals
12% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2 after SolidGoldFX NU-33 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd SolidGoldFX NU-33 — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Alchemy Audio HBE Detox EQ
Alchemy Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Alchemy Audio HBE Detox EQ's bright balances out the warm tone
CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition
California Wub
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition's bright balances out the warm tone
Free The Tone ARC-53M Audio Routing Controller
Free The Tone
tonal matchFree The Tone ARC-53M Audio Routing Controller leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Friedman Gold-72 Wah
Friedman
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Friedman Gold-72 Wah in front of SolidGoldFX NU-33: a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Cheaper alternatives
Universal Audio Uafx Brigade Chorus
Universal Audio
71% similarityShared character: vibrato, modulation, vintage charm
Strymon Ola dBucket Chorus
Strymon
68% similarityShared character: vibrato, modulation, warm
Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato
Warm Audio
67% similarityShared character: vibrato, modulation, vintage charm
NuX Reissue Analog Chorus
Nux
65% similarityShared character: modulation, warm, vintage charm
Providence ADC-3 Anadime Chorus
Providence
63% similarityShared character: modulation, warm, vintage charm
Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus
Carl Martin
62% similarityShared character: vibrato, modulation, warm
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Tone City Angel Wing Chorus TC-T11
Tone City
68% similarityShared character: smooth, warm, vintage charm
Keeley Seafoam+
Keeley
67% similarityShared character: vibrato, modulation, vintage charm
Mr. Black Analog chorus vibrato deluxe
Mr Black
67% similarityShared character: vibrato, modulation, warm
Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II
Catalinbread
65% similarityShared character: vibrato, modulation, warm
JAM Pedals Chill
Jam Pedals
64% similarityShared character: modulation, warm, classic rock
Walrus Audio Julia
Walrus Audio
61% similarityShared character: vibrato, smooth, warm
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the SolidGoldFX NU-33?+
The closest matches in character are the Tone City Angel Wing Chorus TC-T11, the Keeley Seafoam+, the Mr. Black Analog chorus vibrato deluxe. Budget picks: Universal Audio Uafx Brigade Chorus, Strymon Ola dBucket Chorus, Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato. Boutique upgrades: Analog Man Bi-Chorus, Suhr Alexa Dual Channel Chorus/Vibrato.
What pairs well with the SolidGoldFX NU-33?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Super Bass, 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead, Laney Richter — Run Marshall Super Bass after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright.
How much does the SolidGoldFX NU-33 cost?+
Around $249 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).