The Wampler Nirvana Chorus is a Wampler chorus pedal, currently around $149. Close alternatives include the MXR WA38 and the Mr. Black Double Chorus. It pairs well with the Marshall Super Bass and the Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass.
Wampler Nirvana Chorus
Wampler · pedal
The Wampler Nirvana Chorus is a lush chorus pedal from Wampler Pedals (Indianapolis, Indiana), delivering rich, warm chorus with independent Depth and Rate controls and a 3-position Intensity switch for selecting subtle shimmer, moderate ensemble, or thick liquid chorus character. Designed for transparent, musical chorus that enhances tone without artificial-sounding artifacts.
- chorus
- modulation
- rich
- warm
- transparent
- musical
- liquid
- thick
Price updated Aug 26, 2026
Genres the Wampler Nirvana Chorus is commonly used in
- Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - New Wave
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Neo Soul
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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. - Indie
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Wampler Nirvana Chorus
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
21% matchMarshall Super Bass leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
20% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman BE-Mini Head into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchRun Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchRun Ceriatone 2202H into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Wampler Nirvana Chorus
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
23% matchRun Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
22% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler gives it low gain to fill it with
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
9% matchAlexander Pedals SpaceXpander's spring voice goes after Wampler Nirvana Chorus in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Wampler Nirvana Chorus's own modulated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Meris Polymoon
Meris
9% matchRun Meris Polymoon after Wampler Nirvana Chorus in the signal chain, clear of Wampler Nirvana Chorus's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
tonal matchWampler Nirvana Chorus leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature wants
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchTone City Dry Martini is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Wampler Nirvana Chorus gives it exactly that
MXR M249 Super Badass Dynamic O.D.
MXR
tonal matchInto Wampler Nirvana Chorus, MXR M249 Super Badass Dynamic O.D. is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Wampler Nirvana Chorus gives it exactly that
Cheaper alternatives
TC Electronic Corona Chorus
TC Electronic
72% similarityShared character: stereo, chorus, subtle
JHS 3 Series Chorus
JHS Pedals
71% similarityShared character: chorus, thickness, subtle
Ibanez Soundtank CS5 Super Chorus
Ibanez
68% similarityShared character: chorus, rich, modulation
TC Electronic Gravy
TC Electronic
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Walrus Audio Fundamental Chrous
Walrus Audio
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
Boss
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Eventide TriceraChorus Tri-Stereo Chorus
Eventide
72% similarityShared character: stereo, subtle, reverb
Boss CE-20 Chorus Ensemble
Boss
70% similarityShared character: stereo, chorus, reverb
Caroline Guitar Company Somersault LoFi Modulation
Caroline Guitar Company
70% similarityShared character: chorus, thickness, subtle
Carl Martin Chorus XII
Carl Martin
69% similarityShared character: rich, chorus, reverb
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Reflector Chorus V2
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
95% similaritysimilar tone character
EarthQuaker Devices Sea Machine
EarthQuaker Devices
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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MXR WA38
MXR
74% similarityShared character: stereo, chorus, subtle
Mr. Black Double Chorus
Mr Black
73% similarityShared character: chorus, thickness, reverb
Boss CE-2 Chorus
Boss
71% similarityShared character: chorus, subtle, reverb
Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II
Catalinbread
71% similarityShared character: chorus, subtle, rich
JAM Pedals Chill
Jam Pedals
71% similarityShared character: subtle, rich, modulation
MXR Flanger
MXR
70% similarityShared character: chorus, subtle, rich
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Wampler Nirvana Chorus?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR WA38, the Mr. Black Double Chorus, the Boss CE-2 Chorus. Budget picks: TC Electronic Corona Chorus, JHS 3 Series Chorus, Ibanez Soundtank CS5 Super Chorus. Boutique upgrades: Eventide TriceraChorus Tri-Stereo Chorus, Boss CE-20 Chorus Ensemble, Caroline Guitar Company Somersault LoFi Modulation.
What pairs well with the Wampler Nirvana Chorus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Super Bass, Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass, Synergy SL2 Module — Marshall Super Bass leans bright right where the warm tone needs it.
How much does the Wampler Nirvana Chorus cost?+
Around $149 (live listing price, updated Aug 26, 2026).