Best Alternatives To EHX Stereo Electric Mistress
The classic flanger/chorus David Gilmour made famous. Lush, liquid modulation with a distinctive filter matrix mode.
The best alternatives to the EHX Stereo Electric Mistress, ranked by tone similarity:
- Strymon Mobius — £429, 86% tone match. Flanger is one of 12 modes. The Electric Mistress sound is among the TonePrint options.
- Boss BF-3 Flanger — £99, 82% tone match. Versatile digital flanger. Cleaner and more controlled than the Mistress — less vintage character.
- Source Audio Ultrawave — £249, 80% tone match. Multi-band processor that can replicate Mistress-style filtering with high precision.
- MXR Analog Chorus — £99, 74% tone match. Analog bucket-brigade chorus — related but different effect. Similar warm BBD character.
Boss BF-3 Flanger
Versatile digital flanger. Cleaner and more controlled than the Mistress — less vintage character.
All Alternatives at a Glance
| Alternative | Price | vs EHX Stereo Electric Mistress | Tone Match | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strymon Mobius | £429 | +£280 | 86% | premium |
| Boss BF-3 Flanger | £99 | -£50 | 82% | budget |
| Source Audio Ultrawave | £249 | +£100 | 80% | mid |
| MXR Analog Chorus | £99 | -£50 | 74% | budget |
Versatile digital flanger. Cleaner and more controlled than the Mistress — less vintage character.
Alternatives to Boss BF-3 Flanger →Analog bucket-brigade chorus — related but different effect. Similar warm BBD character.
Alternatives to MXR Analog Chorus →Multi-band processor that can replicate Mistress-style filtering with high precision.
Alternatives to Source Audio Ultrawave →Flanger is one of 12 modes. The Electric Mistress sound is among the TonePrint options.
Alternatives to Strymon Mobius →FAQ
EHX Stereo Electric Mistress Alternatives — Common Questions
The best alternative to the EHX Stereo Electric Mistress is the Strymon Mobius (86% tone match at £429). Flanger is one of 12 modes. The Electric Mistress sound is among the TonePrint options.
The best budget alternative is the Boss BF-3 Flanger at £99 (82% tone match). Versatile digital flanger. Cleaner and more controlled than the Mistress — less vintage character.
Pedals that sound similar to the EHX Stereo Electric Mistress: Strymon Mobius (86% match, £429); Boss BF-3 Flanger (82% match, £99); Source Audio Ultrawave (80% match, £249); MXR Analog Chorus (74% match, £99).
Yes — the Boss BF-3 Flanger is available for £99 and achieves similar tone characteristics.