The Wampler Nirvana Chorus is a Wampler chorus pedal, currently around $159. Close alternatives include the JAM Pedals Chill and the Mr. Black Double Chorus. It pairs well with the 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead and the Gallien-Krueger MB115MK2.
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.
What stands out
“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 en…”
— from the listing
“Designed for transparent, musical chorus that enhances tone”
— from the listing
“Limitations: Stereo output — players needing stereo chorus should consider a different platform”
— from the reviews
“In the signal chain modulation sits after drive”
— from the community notes
“Warm, musical voicing”
— from the reviews
- chorus
- musical
- warm
- transparent
- rich
- stereo chorus
- modulation
- liquid
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Wampler Nirvana Chorus is commonly used in
- Post Punk
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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. - Neo Soul
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Acoustic
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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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Amps that pair well with the Wampler Nirvana Chorus
1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead
Marshall
26% 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 Wampler Nirvana Chorus after 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead in the signal chain, clear of 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger MB115MK2
Gallien Krueger
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.
Keep Wampler Nirvana Chorus after Gallien-Krueger MB115MK2 in the signal chain, clear of Gallien-Krueger MB115MK2's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Díaz CD-100 Amp Head
Diaz
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.
Keep Wampler Nirvana Chorus after Díaz CD-100 Amp Head in the signal chain, clear of Díaz CD-100 Amp Head's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Revv Generator 100P MkIII 3-Channel Head
Revv
20% matchRevv Generator 100P MkIII 3-Channel Head's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Diezel VH4 4-Channel 100-Watt
Diezel
20% matchDiezel VH4 4-Channel 100-Watt leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module goes after Wampler Nirvana Chorus in the chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt after Wampler Nirvana Chorus
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H after Wampler Nirvana Chorus
Pedals that stack with the Wampler Nirvana Chorus
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi with Tone Wicker
pedal
26% 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 Wampler Nirvana Chorus after Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi with Tone Wicker in the signal chain, clear of Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi with Tone Wicker's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive
Ashdown
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.
Put Wampler Nirvana Chorus after Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive in the signal chain, clear of Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
23% matchWren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
23% matchWhat Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Wren and Cuff J Mascis Garbage Face Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
23% 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 Wampler Nirvana Chorus after Wren and Cuff J Mascis Garbage Face Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of Wren and Cuff J Mascis Garbage Face Fuzz's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Free The Tone Ambi Space
Free The Tone
23% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Wampler Nirvana Chorus's warm voice goes after Free The Tone Ambi Space in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Free The Tone Ambi Space's own lush character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dallas Tuxedo 1959
Dallas
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 Wampler Nirvana Chorus after Dallas Tuxedo 1959 in the signal chain, clear of Dallas Tuxedo 1959's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Strymon NightSky
Strymon
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 Wampler Nirvana Chorus after Strymon NightSky in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Strymon NightSky — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
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Cheaper alternatives
MXR WA38
MXR
66% similarityShared character: stereo, chorus, rich
TC Electronic Corona Chorus
TC Electronic
63% similarityShared character: stereo, chorus, rich
Behringer Chorus Symphony
Behringer
61% similarityShared character: stereo, modulation, warm
Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
Boss
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boss CH-1 Super Chorus
Boss
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Eventide TriceraChorus Tri-Stereo Chorus
Eventide
66% similarityShared character: stereo, rich, modulation
Boss CE-20 Chorus Ensemble
Boss
61% similarityShared character: stereo, chorus, warm
Carl Martin Chorus XII
Carl Martin
60% similarityShared character: rich, chorus, modulation
Suhr Alexa Dual Channel Chorus/Vibrato
Suhr
60% similarityShared character: stereo, chorus, modulation
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Reflector Chorus V2
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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JAM Pedals Chill
Jam Pedals
66% similarityShared character: rich, modulation, subtle
Mr. Black Double Chorus
Mr Black
65% similarityShared character: chorus, rich, thickness
Wylde Audio MXR WA38 Chorus
Wylde Audio
64% similarityShared character: chorus, rich, modulation
Warm Guitar Pedals WA-C1
Warm Guitar Pedals
64% similarityShared character: modulation, stereo, chorus
Strymon Ola dBucket Chorus
Strymon
63% similarityShared character: stereo, chorus, modulation
EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius V1 Tri-Voice Chorus
EarthQuaker Devices
62% similarityShared character: chorus, rich, reverb
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Wampler Nirvana Chorus?+
The closest matches in character are the JAM Pedals Chill, the Mr. Black Double Chorus, the Wylde Audio MXR WA38 Chorus. Budget picks: MXR WA38, TC Electronic Corona Chorus, Behringer Chorus Symphony. Boutique upgrades: Eventide TriceraChorus Tri-Stereo Chorus, Boss CE-20 Chorus Ensemble, Carl Martin Chorus XII.
What pairs well with the Wampler Nirvana Chorus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead, Gallien-Krueger MB115MK2, Díaz CD-100 Amp Head — Put Wampler Nirvana Chorus after 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead in the signal chain, clear of 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead's own gain stage.
How much does the Wampler Nirvana Chorus cost?+
Around $159 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).