Best Alternatives to the Boss CE-2W Waza Craft Chorus
Waza Craft recreation of the original CE-1 and CE-2 chorus circuits — the warmest, most musical chorus available in a production pedal. Used by Kurt Cobain, David Gilmour, Andy Summers, and John Frusciante.
BudgetUnder £150
Budget chorus at minimum cost — five rate settings and depth control in a compact enclosure. The character is noticeably more digital than the CE-2W's warm analog circuit but covers chorus territory at minimum investment.
Build a rig with this →Kurt Cobain's chorus pedal — the same circuit he used on Nevermind. Warm analog chorus with a depth switch, single rate knob, and a slightly slower, deeper character than the CE-2. The most musically authentic budget chorus alternative.
Build a rig with this →Mid-Range£150–£500
Warm analogue chorus with Bass and Treble controls absent from most chorus pedals — lets the chorus sit in the mix without obscuring the guitar's frequency character. The MXR analog circuit is closer to the CE-2W character than digital alternatives.
Build a rig with this →Premium£500+
Three-in-one modulation pedal (chorus, flanger, vibrato) with Strymon's DSP quality — the premium modulation alternative covering more ground than the CE-2W at approximately twice the price. Boutique build quality with studio-grade warm analog-modelled algorithms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best budget alternative to the Boss CE-2W Waza Craft Chorus?
The Behringer UC200 Ultra Chorus (£25) is the top budget alternative with a 68% tone similarity. Budget chorus at minimum cost — five rate settings and depth control in a compact enclosure. The character is noticeably more digital than the CE-2W's warm analog circuit but covers chorus territory at minimum investment.
Is there a cheaper alternative that sounds similar to the Boss CE-2W Waza Craft Chorus?
Yes — the alternatives above are sorted by tone similarity score. Budget options under £100 are available for most modulation gear. The similarity score tells you how close each one gets.
What does the tone similarity score mean?
The similarity score (0–100) rates how closely an alternative matches the original's tonal character, gain level, frequency response, and genre suitability. 90+ is near-identical. 70–89 is very close with minor differences. 60–69 is a good substitute with some character change.
What is the premium alternative to the Boss CE-2W Waza Craft Chorus?
The Strymon Olas (£279) is the top premium alternative. Three-in-one modulation pedal (chorus, flanger, vibrato) with Strymon's DSP quality — the premium modulation alternative covering more ground than the CE-2W at approximately twice the price. Boutique build quality with studio-grade warm analog-modelled algorithms.