Best Chorus Pedal For Acoustic Guitar (2024 Update)

I was looking for a chorus pedal with a similar sound to 80s bands like The Cocteau Twins and The Cure. Wow, the Boss CE-5 is just what I needed! It has a really transparent sound, a lush ethereal shimmer. Its a lot more subtle than many chorus pedals, and thats just what I like. Its one of those pedals you might forget its on until you turn it off. But why bother turning it off, I pretty much leave it on all the time. It sounds divine with delay and reverb pedals and adds another dimension to fuzz pedals. The stereo out is really nice. One output is dry, and the other effected. I wasnt sure how that would sound before I got the pedal, but believe me; the sound from a split stereo cab or two amps is amazing! It basically causes the wet and dry signals to blend out in the room, rather than mix them together and run through one speaker like most chorus effects. It makes a huge 3d kind of sound that must be heard to be believed. The Boss CE-5 nails that 80s alternative sound. Im never getting rid of this pedal.eccentricwhim

This is a more subtle chorus, giving your sound a more nuanced breadth. It won't give you a warble if that's an option you want. Sounds heavenly with clean tones – adds a sort of crystal presence without high-end shimmer – soft, gentle waves lapping at the shore on a warm, summer day. The only thing I don't like about it is that the stereo outs are entirely too close together. You won't get some patch cables in both outputs. My guitars: Strat with EMG SA pu's Epiphone Les Paul with EMG 81/85 pu'sVanessa P.

Was wanting a chorus for my bass. The filter knobs work great for that. If you set the rate low and depth high. You get iconic flanging drone sounds. It's a boss pedal so has all of the great features all boss pedals have. I expect it to be around longer than I will. 10/10Unsubmitted

I went back to an all analogue amp after several years of using a digital amp, so I needed external effects. I tried a different brand of chorus, and had to exchanged it because it was defective. I opted for the Boss, which I know I should have done to begin with. I just can't seem to go wrong with Boss pedals…from power supply to durability and tone, Boss can't be beat!mde272

Boss pedals are built strong to last a lifetime. I also have the Boss CE 2 Chorus pedal which sounds great. It's been with me since the 80's and just like this CH 1 pedal, it still sounds great after all those years. I am retiring that pedal now and switching to this four knob pedal instead of just two. Both pedals sounds good and I love using them. The CE 2 is still my favorite Boss chorus pedal of all time. It now sits behind a glass window together with my other Boss vintage pedals.erwidelossanto_5

Unit worked great for about two months. Then, in the stereo mode (when splitting between two guitar amps) it developed a nasty bad ground issue making it unusable and would only work as a chorus unit with when plugged into one amp which was better than nothing, but not what I paid for! Musician's Friend would not exchange the unit as it was just out of the return date and they told me to send it to Rolland for repair. I paid to send it to Rolland and when they sent it back to me (saying it's fine – but did not test the unit split between two amps) and now the unit does not work at all and won't power up. After doing some research, I found that many other guitarists are have the same bad grounding issue that develops over time with this unit. NO I would not recommend this Boss Unit to anyone. If you do buy it, only do it with an extended warranty for sure!!! If anyone wants to buy a worthless hunk of blue metal, just let me know.JerryChiappettaJr

I love the sound of this pedal- but it has a bad foot switch or something. Every time I turn it on or off it makes a huge popping noise that could literally damage your speakers- I have to put my amp in standby before I turn it on or off. So, it's sort of useless- if the song has this effect all the way through it and I can get a chance to flip my amp into standby, turn it on, flip my amp back on- then I can use it. I use it in studio pretty often- but not live. I expected better form EHX- they're a huge, well-established company- but they use cheap, crappy foot switches. Even the EHX pedals I have that don't make this noise- the footswitch is really clanky and awkward- you have to make sure you push it down hard and feel that "click" under your foot. The rest of my pedals have a very smooth switches on them, much better. BOO EHX, BOO!stonylonsome205

bought this after watching hundreds of video's. generally i'm not really a chorus fan. However was interested in the toggle switch option on this unit which seemed to be really useful in ambient soundscapes. Having played it now for a few weeks, i really like it, toggle switch is the main point for buying this, takes a standard chorus sound and adds a depth to it which is beautiful. easy to use and really adds something to ambient playing especially when paired with the holy grail reverb i bought. overall really glad i bought it.Derek A.

Listened to this chorus on YouTube and compared it to the more expensive models. For the price this pedal is very lush sounding and simple to operate. One switch and one knob unlike some other chorus pedals with five knobs. So easy to dial in a great sound. Small pedal to fit on your pedalboard taking very little space.Hambone

I was looking for a chorus pedal with a similar sound to 80s bands like The Cocteau Twins and The Cure. Wow, the Boss CE-5 is just what I needed! It has a really transparent sound, a lush ethereal shimmer. Its a lot more subtle than many chorus pedals, and thats just what I like. Its one of those pedals you might forget its on until you turn it off. But why bother turning it off, I pretty much leave it on all the time. It sounds divine with delay and reverb pedals and adds another dimension to fuzz pedals. The stereo out is really nice. One output is dry, and the other effected. I wasnt sure how that would sound before I got the pedal, but believe me; the sound from a split stereo cab or two amps is amazing! It basically causes the wet and dry signals to blend out in the room, rather than mix them together and run through one speaker like most chorus effects. It makes a huge 3d kind of sound that must be heard to be believed. The Boss CE-5 nails that 80s alternative sound. Im never getting rid of this pedal.eccentricwhim

This is a more subtle chorus, giving your sound a more nuanced breadth. It won't give you a warble if that's an option you want. Sounds heavenly with clean tones – adds a sort of crystal presence without high-end shimmer – soft, gentle waves lapping at the shore on a warm, summer day. The only thing I don't like about it is that the stereo outs are entirely too close together. You won't get some patch cables in both outputs. My guitars: Strat with EMG SA pu's Epiphone Les Paul with EMG 81/85 pu'sVanessa P.

Was wanting a chorus for my bass. The filter knobs work great for that. If you set the rate low and depth high. You get iconic flanging drone sounds. It's a boss pedal so has all of the great features all boss pedals have. I expect it to be around longer than I will. 10/10Unsubmitted

This pedal sounds awesome. Rate at zero with depth at max and you get a very subtle flange. You can do the leslie thing as well. But my favorite part is that it can be a bit of a boost. Put the rate and depth at zero, and mess with the low and hi cut. I know they seem to be cut only, but literally, it produces a boost that really gives some life to my dirt pedals. My fuzz pedal loves it (and needs it). This is in my all analog board.GuitarDude

I'm 66 so it's like going back into time. No scrolling; no digital micro print; just honest knobs. Matches the Mooer Black Truck I got, all analog (mostly) with a loop built in, so it's toggled from the BT. The Chorus is robust, ramping up the vol on the BT so I had headroom, if I needed it. A very wide palette of chorus sounds, and the one I use all the time is in there. Cool. I love analog. MXR all day long…..phfobric

This is the best piece of guitar equipment I have ever purchased. I have owned this pedal for nearly three years. Purchasing this pedal changed everything about the way I play guitar. I was really into indie rock at the time I got this pedal which basically meant this thing was like the holy grail. The MXR Analog Chorus is absolutely gorgeous in every single way. It looks stunning. It sounds amazing. It is so well-built. I have really beat this thing up over the years and somehow each scrape and dent makes it look a little better. It comes with 5 control knobs that are all super responsive and come together to make this a really versatile pedal. The knobs themselves have that excellent friction to them that makes adjusting your sound a genuine pleasure. There are chorus pedals out there at a higher price point, but none hold a candle to this. Not even close. This pedal is what made me fall in love with the art of playing the guitar. I have gone on to professionally record two records with this pedal. I am going to keep recording records with this pedal until I die, run out of money, or the one I have breaks and I replace it; and honestly, that last scenario is the least likely because this absolute tank is never breaking. If you're on the fence, get it.Danny

I have heard this Stereo Chorus in action. I wanted one for my own! Back-ordered.?.?.? Wait 3 months?.?.?. ok… I'll wait. It just came in and I have spent 2 glorious weeks finding out what it can do. With one amp (a Peavey Backstage Plus, 10", 35 watts) it sounds pretty good. Not quite as good as my Fender Princeton, 2X10" stereo chorus (I put in a baffle plate to help sonically isolate the 2 speakers…) Played stereo into 2 amps, Crate 35 watts, about 15 feet apart, feeding each one from the stereo outputs, it sounds lush, dreamy, swirly, and full of character. I mostly play ballads and love songs, nylon fingerstyle (think: Love Me Tender, In My life, Morning has Broken.. Side by Side, etc) This stereo chorus, on slow/moderate settings, is perfect to enhance a romantic feeling, without getting syrupy or seasick…. It was definitely worth the wait!!guitarpicker7

Don't buy this pedal. It's cheap, yes, but the quality is no good. First of all, it's made out of plastic. But there are bigger issues. With either of my Fendor Stratocasters, the thing distorts if I run standard-level sound through it. It's very distorted when the chorus is enabled. But even worse, only one of the two output channels actually has the chorus effect. The other output channel is a clean passthrough. The Level control is not stereo, so it only attenuates the output of the channel which has chorus, leaving the other channel at clean-passthrough level. Over-all, this thing is a piece of junk. It's not worth buying, at any price. If you own one, the best thing you can do is try to pawn it, or pitch it into the trashcan. You're much better off with something from Boss or Digitech. You can't buy cheap and expect to have good quality — you'll just end up wasting your money and your time. Life's too short. Just say "no".Ron

I tried this one out at a guitar store because the price sort of had me intrigued. Spending some time with it erased any doubts. This thing will do subtle, 80s pop, Hagar era EVH, trippy Black Hole Sun, you name it. The switch is sort of counter intuitive as it is clickless, and the effect comes on during release. But, once you get past that, the all analog tones, true bypass, and quiet operation sell you on it. Is it boutique? No. But once upon a time, nobody cared as ling as it sounded good, was durable, and didn't break the bank. Personally, I would rather spend WISE money and get a couple of quality pedals than break the bank on one that only impresses other players who ALSO spend too much on gear, and forget PLAYING speaks to people, and effects are just tools to add color. If you're looking for a chorus that works, sounds more expensive than it really is, and doesn't cost a fortune, then this ticks of those boxes.Guitar74

It won't be 1:1 compared to a Juno chorus but with some minor mods inside it's possible.The size and portability make this a really good option as a chorus in general but with the mods it's awesome. Looks cool too. I think that's a win.boddington

Tc Electronic pedals kick all other mid range price pedals right in the d&$@ ! Best quality and value for money. Manny’s does the same with all other music stores, great service and prices. The staff that have helped me over the past year or so have been amazing, I work in customer service myself and have very high standards of service and customer relations. Manny’s always meet these standards I set for myself. I’m always impressed with every aspect of dealing with Manny’s. ✌️🎸🎼Damien P.

Got this to use on a homemade project…driving a Roland Ju-08 sound module via MIDI with an old Sequential Circuits Max synth with separate outputs for the two units. Put this June-60 on the Max output and WOW! What a difference! Went from sounding thin and puny to a lush, rich synth! Im definitely going to get another one!roosevelt1940

Great pedal and easy to use. Very versatile and can be changed quickly with the touch of your foot to any one of 4 positions. I use this box at church to give a nice wavy tremolo chorus sound with my guitar.forhisglory7

This is an excellent chorus pedal, maximizing the most fluid, lush tones desired. Pluse you can have two settings for added dynamics. Love it!narf-bike

The product is nice and works well, the paint is a little worse than what it looked like in the pictures but it doesn't affect the performance at allperei.ignac

It's a good, simple pedal. Not the greatest but something you can cut your teeth on if you're unfamiliar or uncomfortable with effects pedals. Has a nice chimey almost a touch of flange effect along with the chorus to give it a unique voicing. A little tiny bit noisy but its to be expected of warm analog sound. I find it best to put it in the effects loop on your amp. Doing this quiets it down a bit and takes care of a small volume drop in the pedal. Overall I'm happy with the pedal. It's pretty good. Not glorious but pretty good for its simplicity.hatchetjosh

For people who don't know about chorus pedals, this is an equivalent to the MXR Micro chorus, which first came out in 1981. It is a very satisfactory pedal for its type. It made its debut with the 'XO' series of compact Electro Harmonix pedals. In my opinion, it is complimentary to the variety of chorus pedals that Electro Harmonix has, and it DOES provide great expression.MFH

Early days but, so far, I love it. I already have a Ditto Stereo, so I knew what to expect. This was really bought for the 'stop' and 'fade' functions for live performance, but I really like the ways that the two loop functions can be used together. The real test will be when I get a chance to use it for a gig.Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

Like said in a previous review, right out of the box there's a good chance this won't do much for you. Being able to use the TonePrint feature is vital to making this pedal sing, but once you find that one you need, you'll be in heaven. I play rhythm guitar in an alternative rock band that would basically sound cheesy with a chorus pedal, for the most part, but there is one song that needs the brightness and body offered by a chorus. The default chorus here is either too light or too heavy for my style, it's really impossible to dial in to my sound, but I started messing around with the TonePrints on the app. The first one that caught my ear was a reproduction of the Boss CE-2, and dang, the pure analog chorus sound was breathtaking. Airy if you want it to be, soaking wet if you want that too. The three knobs here on this pedal are really all you could want, and are perfect for dialing in just the right kind of effect to start with, then laying in how much of that effect you want to lay over your dry sound. I really liked the CE-2 copy sound, but I kept trying more TonePrints, and finally found the Brian May one. This was the ticket. Just transparent enough for me at almost any setting, and also brought along that brightness that Brian is known for. The TonePrint app allows me to keep both in my favorites to use at a moment's notice, but I have to say that I keep mine on the Brian May "Chorus1" Print almost all the time. There's so many different Prints though… there's the TriChorus available in a few different versions which is way too thick for what I want, but I imagine it would make a heavily distorted guitar sound really work in a chorusy way, plus tons of other artist Prints. If I found what I needed, I'm sure you can find what will work for you too. I stuck with the Mini just because if I had the full size Corona, I'd stay on the TonePrint switch all the time, which this pedal already basically does. Great value for exactly what I want.SteeringWheelSpotlight

In the past I had had a SCF+ Chorus, and that pedal is perfect. I sold it to a friend before I moved to the US and, because I was missing a chorus in my pedalboard (and I also liked the Flashback Delay), I decided to give Corona a try. I bought this pedal with a discount coupon plus some Backstage Points. Well, unfortunatelly, the Corona disappointed me. Ok, it's well built, it has a good cost-benefit ratio, the option for dual or tri-chorus makes a difference on the "detune" effect, and there are some Toneprint adjusts that can help you to shape your tone… but I think I set the bar too high, thinking that I would get different chorus/flanger/vibrato sounds on it. I wouldn't. I spent some time with the Toneprint Editor, trying to tweak Corona in order to discover new sounds. All the modulations have a similar sound, and the vibrato and flanger doesn't remember the SCF at all. I understand if Corona had offering all modulations in full mode, there would be no reason for other models (Shaker and Vortex), but even the chorus sounds aren't so diverse. You can use speed and depth, and there is a nice hi-pass filter, but if you think Toneprint has many different chorus sounds, maybe you should test that pedal before buying. Also, Corona delivers a specific medium-high frequency (not noticeable on the original SCF+) that shaped the tone a little bit, taking out some of the transparency I expected. TC could fix that EQ issue inserting a multi-band EQ inside the editor. Finishing, don't take me wrong: Corona is a nice pedal, maybe the best option among other chorus pedals with the same price. The technology within allows TC to improve user experience. But don't expect too much.Victor

I wasn't expecting much for the price-point but wow! The metal casing and metallic paint are very striking. I expected the dials and switches to be built to a price but they are super smooth and work well. The sound is amazing and it gives you all the control you really need without getting overly complicated. This is a brilliant pedal and incredible value for money.Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

It is small but it is solidly made and responds well with tubes or solid state. It cost a lot less then many others and comes with a warranty. (2 years I beleive) Controls are simple and direct with good control of volume and intensity. It will not be getting a whole lot of use because My band has given up the bar scene and are doing small concerts and private venues. I like it a lot and I hope it stands up way past thev warranty period.audeayo

Had to be returned as it constantly gave out a loud humming noise. Was checked by a member of staff and the humongous sound was still there.Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

sounds exactly like what led zeplin used on "stairway to heaven". worth noting that this will not give you a stereo chorus fxjoshua g.

I use this on a bass pedal board to add dimension playing in worship team. It is compact, bulletproof and has great tone. One catch is, mine wouldn't play well with others on daisy chain. it had a fair bit of hum. given its own isolated output and power cord from the power supply cleaned this up entirely.steven

After trying several set ups that sell for hundreds more, I decided to give the sonicake a try. I'm very impressed with the tone quality and effects from this small rig. Add a tuner and this makes a perfect set up for small or large gigs.aaaabo

I like the sound of my guitar live…
The likes stop there… the vocal processor is extremely subpar for a unit costing this much.
The looper, even with updated firmware, is way to short to use practically…I use my 75.00 dollar pedal with 3 hrs of loop time. The volume on mine does wonky things, starts out pretty good…then jumps loud…tried it in recording situation….good god no….sounds like a diesel truck… worth about 1/4 the cost….scott monthony

It has been really fun to try the different presets. The harmonies are very nice and clean. To my ear they sound great. I haven't played a gig with it yet….so we will see. There are some basic things that I wish i had known about the interface. Some fundamental orientation videos would be good. I had the most basic problem with not understanding that the buttons were so sensitive. It is almost comical! I would PRESS the button and nothing would happen! But i finally discovered just to TAP the button and everything worked fine. Seriously. Holding the button firmly down did nothing. Just tapping it though… .and it worked as it should. 🙂 Really weird to me! But overall, I think the guitar effects and voice are very good. i'll enjoy this thing I am sure.mhs9417