Mxr Flanger vs Boss Flanger

Fenderjazz6823 · #1 06-23-2011, 11:47 AM

I have been using my lead's mxr flanger from the 80's (he played bass and moved on to guitar and it's beat to **** ) So now I'm looking to get my own Qustion is has anyone used the Boss Flanger and the MXR Flanger and if so which one did you like

Melvin7822 · #2 06-23-2011, 11:49 AM

It depends on which Boss Flanger you're talking about. I'm not a fan of the BF-3, but I do think highly of the BF-2. I like the MXR and Boss both, but prefer the MXR as the Boss is a little bit boxy sounding.

AlvarHanso · #3 06-23-2011, 12:44 PM

If you've got the money, I'd get the new Moog Cluster Flux Chorus/Flanger. I'm sure that would fill all your needs

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Coming Soon: The Moogerfooger MF-108M Cluster Flux

Laurent · #4 06-23-2011, 03:11 PM

I have both. More specifically I have the MXR M-117 R and Boss BF-2 (not the BF-2B).
If you want warmth and a full spectrum flanger the MXR is the way to go.
If you want an 80's voiced flanger with a kind of mid focus, somewaht cold and cut through the Boss is a good direction. That being said the difference are subtle and they are both very good flangers.
One more point: I like the MXR M-117R better than the MXR Micro Flanger. The M-117 is richer in tone and warmer.

Zitch · #5 06-23-2011, 03:17 PM

no experience with eithe but I have a DOD stereo Flanger fx70 that got handed down to me from another bass player from the 80's and I love it.

Melvin7822 · #6 06-23-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Laurent

I have both. More specifically I have the MXR M-117 R and Boss BF-2 (not the BF-2B).
If you want warmth and a full spectrum flanger the MXR is the way to go.
If you want an 80's voiced flanger with a kind of mid focus, somewaht cold and cut through the Boss is a good direction. That being said the difference are subtle and they are both very good flangers.
One more point: I like the MXR M-117R better than the MXR Micro Flanger. The M-117 is richer in tone and warmer.

I think the Micro Flanger is pretty good actually, but obviously you get more with the M-117R.

Jerry J · #7 06-23-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Zitch

no experience with eithe but I have a DOD stereo Flanger fx70 that got handed down to me from another bass player from the 80's and I love it.

I have one of these and I love it, too.

bigchiefbc · #8 06-23-2011, 10:27 PM

I've played both Boss's, but only heard clips of the MXR. Personally, I think the DOD FX72 slays them both for bass.