The Tech 21 Geddy Lee Amalgamation Signature Chorus is a Tech 21 chorus pedal, currently around $337.74. Close alternatives include the Roland CE-5 Chorus Ensemble and the Maxon ASC-10. It pairs well with the Fender Twin Reverb Head and the Fulltone OCD.
Tech 21 Geddy Lee Amalgamation Signature Chorus
Tech 21 · pedal
The Tech 21 Geddy Lee Amalgamation is a signature chorus pedal from Tech 21 (New York, USA), co-developed with Geddy Lee of Rush to recreate the specific stereo chorus character he used on classic Rush recordings. The Amalgamation delivers the lush, musical stereo chorus of Geddy Lee signature live and studio tone.
What stands out
“co-developed with geddy lee of rush to recreate the specific stereo chorus character he used on classic rush recordings”
— from the listing
“Limitations: Signature chorus character tuned to Rush-era bass tone”
— from the reviews
“The Tech 21 Geddy Lee Amalgamation delivers Geddy Lee signature chorus at Tech 21 quality for bass and synth players who want the classic Rush chorus sound from a respected NYC manufacturer”
— from the community notes
“Specific chorus voicing validated by Geddy Lee himself”
— from the reviews
“Strengths: Geddy Lee signature stereo chorus delivers the classic Rush chorus sound co-developed with the actual player at Tech 21 New York quality”
— from the reviews
- stereo chorus
- bass
- recording
- synth
- musical
- studio
- lush
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Amps that pair well with the Tech 21 Geddy Lee Amalgamation Signature Chorus
Pedals that stack with the Tech 21 Geddy Lee Amalgamation Signature Chorus
Fulltone OCD
Fulltone
7% matchFulltone OCD's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Xotic RC Booster
Xotic
7% matchXotic RC Booster leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Benson Amps Delay
Benson Amps
5% matchKeep Tech 21 Geddy Lee Amalgamation Signature Chorus's lush voice out front: Benson Amps Delay goes after Tech 21 Geddy Lee Amalgamation Signature Chorus in the signal chain so its slapback voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Boss DD-7 Digital Delay
Boss
5% matchRun Boss DD-7 Digital Delay after Tech 21 Geddy Lee Amalgamation Signature Chorus in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Tech 21 Geddy Lee Amalgamation Signature Chorus — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
Maxon CS-550 Stereo Chorus
Maxon
59% similarityShared character: recording, studio
Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus
Maxon
58% similarityShared character: recording, studio
DigiTech CF-7 Chorus Factory
Digitech
55% similarityShared character: studio
EVH MXR 5150 Chorus
Evh
55% similarityShared character: recording
Behringer UC200 Stereo Chorus
Behringer
54% similaritySimilar voicing: lush
Eventide TriceraChorus Tri-Stereo Chorus
Eventide
53% similaritySimilar voicing: lush
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Roland CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
Roland
54% similaritySimilar voicing: lush
Maxon ASC-10
Maxon
53% similaritySimilar voicing: lush, modulated
Free The Tone Tri Avatar
Free The Tone
50% similaritySimilar voicing: lush
JHS Emperor v2
JHS Pedals
49% similaritySimilar voicing: lush
TC Electronic 3rd Dimension Chorus
TC Electronic
49% similaritySimilar voicing: analog warmth, modulated
MXR M134 Stereo Chorus
MXR
48% similarityShared character: bass
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Tech 21 Geddy Lee Amalgamation Signature Chorus?+
The closest matches in character are the Roland CE-5 Chorus Ensemble, the Maxon ASC-10, the Free The Tone Tri Avatar. Budget picks: Maxon CS-550 Stereo Chorus, Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus, DigiTech CF-7 Chorus Factory.
What pairs well with the Tech 21 Geddy Lee Amalgamation Signature Chorus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Twin Reverb Head, Fulltone OCD, Xotic RC Booster — What Fender Twin Reverb Head brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Tech 21 Geddy Lee Amalgamation Signature Chorus cost?+
Around $337.74 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).
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