The TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo is a TC Electronic chorus pedal, currently around $109. Close alternatives include the Strymon Eventide TriceraChorus and the Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble. It pairs well with the Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head and the Soldano Astro-20 Head.
TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo
TC Electronic · pedal
The TC Electronic SCF Gold is a faithful reissue of the legendary Stereo Chorus Flanger, delivering three classic modulation effects, chorus, flanger, and pitch modulation, selected by a front-panel toggle and available in mono or stereo from a mono input. It is distinguished by clarity and focus, especially in the high-mid and high frequencies, giving a relatively bright voice that stays prominent without becoming bossy, and it retains definition even pushed to extremes. The rich, lush modulations span shimmering chorus, sweeping flange, and subtle pitch-modulated movement, with the famed stereo spread adding width. Versatile and accessible, it suits players wanting a timeless, high-quality multi-modulator for clean rhythm, ambient textures, and lush stereo movement across rock, pop, fusion, and studio applications.
What stands out
“The rich, lush modulations span shimmering chorus, sweeping flange, and subtle pitch-modulated movement, with the famed stereo spread adding width”
— from the listing
“Players praise the SCF Gold for the timeless, lush modulations of the original, offering chorus, flanger, and pitch modulation with notable clarity and a bright, defined voice that cuts”
— from the community notes
“Strengths are the modulation richness, the high-mid and high-frequency clarity, the three-effect versatility, mono and stereo operation, and strong value”
— from the reviews
“Limitations include a bright tonal character that some may find , and a classic feature set that, while versatile, is more about timeless quality than deep modern editing, making it best for players wanting a lush, clea…”
— from the reviews
“The TC Electronic SCF Gold is a faithful reissue of the legendary Stereo Chorus Flanger, delivering three classic modulation effects, chorus, flanger, and pitch modulation, selected by a front-panel toggle and available in mono or stereo fr…”
— from the listing
Trade-offs
“dark”
— from the community notes
- stereo
- clarity
- modulation
- bright
- pitch
- flanger
- chorus
- lush
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo is commonly used in
- Ambient
- Electronic
- Rock
- New Wave
cited
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. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo
Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head
Revv
26% matchWhat Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Soldano Astro-20 Head
Soldano
25% matchSoldano Astro-20 Head leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
PRS Archon Classic 50 2-Channel Head
PRS
25% 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 TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo after PRS Archon Classic 50 2-Channel Head in the signal chain, clear of PRS Archon Classic 50 2-Channel Head's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Blackstar St. James 100
Blackstar
21% 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 TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo after Blackstar St. James 100 in the signal chain, clear of Blackstar St. James 100's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Ampeg SFT Ampeg Inspired Overdrive
Ampeg
18% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo after Ampeg SFT Ampeg Inspired Overdrive in the signal chain, clear of Ampeg SFT Ampeg Inspired Overdrive's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Blackstar Series One 200
Blackstar
16% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo after Blackstar Series One 200 in the signal chain, clear of Blackstar Series One 200's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Vintage Modern 2466
Marshall
16% 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 TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo after Marshall Vintage Modern 2466 in the signal chain, clear of Marshall Vintage Modern 2466's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall DSL1
Marshall
14% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo after Marshall DSL1 in the signal chain, clear of Marshall DSL1's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
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Pedals that stack with the TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics
29% matchWhat Beetronics Overhive brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Klon Centaur
Klon
28% matchKlon Centaur's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
JHS Fuzz Mary-K
JHS Pedals
21% 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 TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo after JHS Fuzz Mary-K in the signal chain, clear of JHS Fuzz Mary-K's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Strymon Dig 2FS Delay
Strymon
21% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo after Strymon Dig 2FS Delay in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Strymon Dig 2FS Delay — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Mooer Triangle
Mooer
21% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Run TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo after Mooer Triangle in the signal chain, clear of Mooer Triangle's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Catalinbread Katzenkonig 70
Catalinbread
20% 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 TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo after Catalinbread Katzenkonig 70 in the signal chain, clear of Catalinbread Katzenkonig 70's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
T-Rex Duck Tail
T Rex
20% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo after T-Rex Duck Tail in the signal chain, where it won't crowd T-Rex Duck Tail — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Electronic Audio Experiments Citadel JFet Master Lead
Electronic Audio Experiments
18% 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 TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo after Electronic Audio Experiments Citadel JFet Master Lead in the signal chain, clear of Electronic Audio Experiments Citadel JFet Master Lead's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
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Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Warm Guitar Pedals WA-C1
Warm Guitar Pedals
60% similarityShared character: modulation, stereo output, mono
Strymon Zelzah -Dimensional Phaser
Strymon
58% similarityShared character: stereo output, mono, stereo
EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids V1 Stereo Flanging Device
EarthQuaker Devices
55% similarityShared character: flanger, stereo, subtle
Wampler Nirvana Chorus
Wampler
53% similarityShared character: rich, stereo, chorus
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
51% similarityShared character: mono, stereo, chorus
Mu-Tron Bi-Phase
Mu Tron
50% similarityShared character: mono, stereo, modulation
Similar character
Strymon Eventide TriceraChorus
Strymon
60% similarityShared character: stereo output, flanger, stereo
Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
Boss
56% similarityShared character: mono, stereo, chorus
MXR WA38
MXR
55% similarityShared character: rich, stereo, chorus
TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger
TC Electronic
52% similarityShared character: rich, extreme settings, flanger
Boss -2W Chorus
Boss
51% similarityShared character: stereo output, rich, mono
Ibanez CS9 Stereo Chorus
Ibanez
51% similarityShared character: rich, extreme settings, fusion
See all alternatives to the TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo?+
The closest matches in character are the Strymon Eventide TriceraChorus, the Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble, the MXR WA38. Budget picks: TC Electronic Corona Chorus. Boutique upgrades: Warm Guitar Pedals WA-C1, Strymon Zelzah -Dimensional Phaser, EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids V1 Stereo Flanging Device.
What pairs well with the TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head, Soldano Astro-20 Head, PRS Archon Classic 50 2-Channel Head — What Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo cost?+
Around $109 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).