Best Alternatives To Boss CE-2W Chorus
Waza Craft reissue of the original CE-2 — the chorus of Nirvana, Cobain, and early 80s classics.
The best alternatives to the Boss CE-2W Chorus, ranked by tone similarity:
- Strymon Ola — £299, 88% tone match. Studio-quality chorus/vibrato. Best-in-class analog or digital.
- MXR Analog Chorus — £99, 85% tone match. Bucket-brigade analog chorus. Warm and musical.
- EHX Small Clone — £55, 82% tone match. Kurt Cobain's chorus of choice. Simpler but characteristic lush sound.
- TC Electronic Corona Mini — £89, 80% tone match. Digital chorus with TonePrint. More versatile, less vintage.
MXR Analog Chorus
Bucket-brigade analog chorus. Warm and musical.
💰 Best Value
EHX Small Clone
All Alternatives at a Glance
| Alternative | Price | vs Boss CE-2W Chorus | Tone Match | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strymon Ola | £299 | +£130 | 88% | premium |
| MXR Analog Chorus | £99 | -£70 | 85% | budget |
| EHX Small Clone | £55 | -£114 | 82% | budget |
| TC Electronic Corona Mini | £89 | -£80 | 80% | budget |
Kurt Cobain's chorus of choice. Simpler but characteristic lush sound.
Alternatives to EHX Small Clone →Bucket-brigade analog chorus. Warm and musical.
Alternatives to MXR Analog Chorus →Digital chorus with TonePrint. More versatile, less vintage.
Alternatives to TC Electronic Corona Mini →Studio-quality chorus/vibrato. Best-in-class analog or digital.
Alternatives to Strymon Ola →FAQ
Boss CE-2W Chorus Alternatives — Common Questions
The best alternative to the Boss CE-2W Chorus is the Strymon Ola (88% tone match at £299). Studio-quality chorus/vibrato. Best-in-class analog or digital.
The best budget alternative is the MXR Analog Chorus at £99 (85% tone match). Bucket-brigade analog chorus. Warm and musical.
Pedals that sound similar to the Boss CE-2W Chorus: Strymon Ola (88% match, £299); MXR Analog Chorus (85% match, £99); EHX Small Clone (82% match, £55); TC Electronic Corona Mini (80% match, £89).
Yes — the MXR Analog Chorus is available for £55 and achieves similar tone characteristics.