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Description

The Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix is a legendary figure in the realm of guitar effects pedals. First introduced in the mid-70s, this pedal is famed for its vintage tones and analog warmth. Designed to provide a spectrum of flanger effects, it features intuitive controls for Rate, Range, and Color. This pedal doesn't just add a flange effect to your sound; it molds and shapes it, taking you on an audio journey that's both retro and futuristic. Its distinctive, lush tones are a testament to its timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship.

Key Features:

  • Authentic analog flanger effects
  • Intuitive controls for Rate, Range, and Color
  • Retro design with a sturdy metal housing
  • Exceptional tonal versatility and depth
  • Famed for its vintage tones and analog warmth

Product specs

Brand Electro-Harmonix
Model Electric Mistress
Finish Silver
Year 1970s
Categories Flanger Pedals

FAQs

What is the main effect produced by the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix?

The Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix produces a classic flanging effect, known for its sweeping, jet-like sound. It also includes a filter matrix mode for more static, comb-filtered tones.

Does the Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix work well with both electric guitar and bass?

Yes, the Electric Mistress is suitable for both electric guitar and bass, providing rich modulation effects that enhance the tonal palette of either instrument.

What power supply does the Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix require?

The Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress requires a 9.6VDC-200mA power adapter, which is typically included with the pedal.

How does the Filter Matrix mode differ from the standard flanger effect on the Electric Mistress?

The Filter Matrix mode on the Electric Mistress freezes the modulation, allowing you to manually adjust the flange position for more static and unique tonal effects, unlike the continuous sweep of the standard flanger mode.

Is the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix suitable for live performances?

Yes, the Electric Mistress is well-suited for live performances, offering versatile flanging and filter effects that can enhance your sound on stage. Its robust build and iconic tones make it a reliable choice for gigging musicians.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Secret weapon for many due to its unique tone

  • Offers lush, liquidy analog tone reminiscent of David Gilmour

  • Distinctive sound not fully replicated by clones

  • Works with a variety of power supplies (12V, 15V, 18V)

  • Modifiable for improved performance (e.g., no volume drop)

CONS

  • Prone to noise issues and strange reactions in the first 15 minutes of use

  • Volume drop without modification can be annoying for stage use

  • Considerably large, taking up significant pedalboard space

  • Total tone sucker in bypass mode

  • Some versions perceived as flimsy compared to deluxe or early reissues

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix.

Features and functionality

  • The "Filter Matrix" mode disables the LFO, allowing manual control of the filter for unique effects like simulating chimes.

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  • The pedal's dual outputs include a clean signal and a flanged signal, though both outputs carry the dry signal, offering limited stereo use.

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Comparisons

  • The Mooer E-lady offers a similar sound at a lower cost and smaller size, though some prefer the authentic EHX despite higher prices.

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Use cases and applications

  • Known for its use in songs by The Cure and Dinosaur Jr., the pedal excels at creating both chorus-like textures and intense solo effects.

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  • The pedal can emulate sounds from Rush, Pink Floyd, and The Police, highlighting its versatility across different genres.

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  • The pedal, similar to MXR UniVibe, offers a warm, clean flange without typical jet plane sounds, appealing to those not usually interested in flangers.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Modifications like a true bypass switch, LED, and volume knob boost are popular to counteract a perceived volume drop.

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User experience

  • Owners appreciate the pedal's ability to produce both chorus and flanger effects, with some claiming it outperforms dedicated chorus pedals.

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  • The Deluxe Electric Mistress is often acquired due to its association with notable musicians, such as Gibby Haynes, enhancing its appeal to collectors.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Scratchy pots can be temporarily improved by repeatedly turning the knob to work out the scratchiness, similar to other pedals experiencing crackle.

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Critic Reviews

How the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress became the go-to flanger for David Gilmour and Andy Summers, and remained a pedalboard staple for nearly 50 years | Guitar World

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The Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix is a timeless staple in the world of effects pedals, renowned for its ability to produce both sweeping flanging and lush chorus effects. Lauded by legends like David Gilmour and Andy Summers, it offers a unique sound through its Range control and Filter Matrix switch, which allow for a wide range of modulation and metallic tones. However, its fixed delay time might limit versatility for some users. Despite this, its historic significance and distinctive sound make it a highly regarded choice for musicians seeking classic flanger effects.

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jimmarchi1

a classic

its not stereo but unlike the new stereo version it actually sounds damned cool. Nothing sounds like the electric mistress other than the deluxe electric mistress. Total tone sucker in bypass. Big surprise there, right?!

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See how Oliver Ackermann uses Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix

Oliver Ackermann

Singer, Guitarist

A Place to Bury Strangers

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Verified via Premierguitar

"The first pedal I modified successfully was an Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress. I changed the range of the speed and how it interacted with the positive and negative forms of the slope, and also created forced feedback within itself to oscillate and create noises. What really gave me a lot of knowledge was starting the effects pedal company. I used to take custom orders for anything, and that forced me to figure out how to build some projects that I’d agreed to do."

See how Jeff Waters uses Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix

Jeff Waters

Guitarist

Annihilator

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Verified via Photo

In this photo, we can see Waters with his rig, which also has the EHX Electric Mistress pedal.

See how Uli Jon Roth uses Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix

Uli Jon Roth

Guitarist

Scorpions

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Verified via Ultimate Guitar

In an interview featured on Ultimate Guitar titled "Forgotten Guitar Gear Uli Jon Roth Used During His Scorpions Era," Uli Jon Roth mentioned using the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix pedal.

See how Todd Rundgren uses Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix

Todd Rundgren

Singer, Guitarist

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band

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Verified via Trconnection

In this interview, Todd states he uses an Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger:

Who makes your equipment?

The Harmonizer is an Eventide [265 W. 54th St., New York, NY 10019]. The flanger is an Electro-Harmonix [27 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10010] Electric Mistress, and I'm using Tapco [3810 148th N.E., Redmond, WA 98052] graphic equalizers, and E-mu [3046 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050] synthesizer modules. The preamp is part of the E-mu setup. It triggers the synthesizer modules--the voltage-controlled filters, amplifiers, and so on.

See how Phil Demmel uses Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix

Phil Demmel

Guitarist

Slayer

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Verified via MetalSucks

We’ve been able to program our Peavey 5150/6505 settings into it and interface it with our Custom Audio Electronics effects unit so we have access to all our presets, and also manual moves if need be. Included in my CAE unit is: Rocktron Prophecy 2 for some clean tones (it will be weeded out after I get more familiar with the Fractal), MXR Zakk Wylde Overdrive, MXR Super Fuzz, BOSS CE-5 Chorus, MXR EVH Phase-90, BOSS NS-2 Noise Suppressor, Voodoo Lab pedal power, Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress.In the effects loop- BOSS DD-7 delay, CE-5 chorus and a compressor for that Neil Schon sustain. Depending on the venue I’ll use the rack mounted Dunlop Wah or a Zakk Wylde wah (in polka dot Buddy guy casing tributing Randy Rhoads).

See how Keith Levene uses Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix

Keith Levene

Guitarist

The Clash

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Verified via Photo

In this interview with Perfect Sound Forever, Keith explains that in PiL's heyday, the only pedal he used was an Electric Mistress.

See how Travis Stever uses Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix

Travis Stever

Guitarist

Coheed and Cambria

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Verified via Guitarplayer

"We’ve been experimenting with new stuff lately, but right now my effects include Boss PS-5 Super Shifter and PH-3 Phase Shifter pedals, a Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler, an Ibanez AD-9 delay, a Hardwire RV-7 reverb, an Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress flanger…"

See how Gareth Jones (producer) uses Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix

Gareth Jones (producer)

Music Producer

Depeche Mode

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Verified via Futurestyle

Electro Harmonix Electric Mistress is included in the list of Gareth Jones' gear.

See how John Foxx uses Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix

John Foxx

Singer, Keyboardist

Ultravox

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Verified via Tumblr

"I wanted to explore these new instruments to find out what they could do. Try to make a new language for them. I’d been working at home with the synth and drum machine. Began in 1978 with an Arp Odyssey, an Elka string machine, a Roland 301 Space Echo and a Roland CR78 drum machine and a four track. "

"CM: 'Can we have a list of your gear?'

JF: 'I couldn’t possibly list all of Benge’s gear but if I work alone then sometimes I record the CR78 and then work on top of this with both analogue and digital synths and effects. I mainly use the Aryp Odyssey and the Roland Vocoder. I believe in using a limited palette of sounds - with just one or two in real focus for the track. The star sounds. This allows for consistency and some innovation at the same time. Arp Odyssey Arp Sequencer Roland Vocoder Plus Elka Strings Moog Minimoog Roland Juno 60 Roland CR78 Roland 909 Outboard: Roland Space Echo 301 MXR Phaser - orange footwitch type Electro Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger."

  • Interview, John Foxx - Computer Music Magazine (unknown issue)
See how Richard Coleman uses Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix

Richard Coleman

Guitarist, Composer

Fricción

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Verified via Spotify

En este podcast Richard cuenta que a sus 15 años, en un viaje a EEUU, compra su Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (Cherry sunburst con mini humbuckers) un Electric Mistress v1 (el mismo que usa Summers y Gilmour) y un Little Big Muff.

See how David Rhodes uses Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix

David Rhodes

Guitarist

Talk Talk

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Verified via GuitarPlayer.com

"My effects included a TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay, Roger Mayer Voodoo Vibe and Octavia pedals, an Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress, a Boss Vibrato, an Ernie Ball volume pedal, and an old Matchless Hot Box distortion.”

See how Toby Smith uses Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix

Toby Smith

Keyboardist, Composer

Jamiroquai

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Verified via Vk

"I also use an Electric Mistress phaser and a wah-wah pedal on the Fender."

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This pedal stands out with its all-analog signal path and handcrafted circuitry, mirroring the legendary Electric Mistress tones of the '70s and '80s.

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The ThorpyFX Camoflange is considered a great Electric Mistress-style flanger because it keeps the classic Mistress character: a smooth, liquid, slightly chorus-like sweep rather than a harsh metallic flange.

It sounds very musical, works well for David Gilmour-style tones, and adds more modern reliability: lower noise, better build quality, and easier control.

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