What does a phaser pedal do?

A Phaser Pedal takes your guitar signal, and modulates the frequency within a specific band. This effect is highly customisable, allowing for a wide range of interesting and wonderful sounds.

Which guitarists use a phaser pedal?

Phaser pedals have been used by some of the most prominent and legendary guitar players in the world. Utilised by players like Jimi Hendrix, Zakk Wylde, David Gilmour and many many more!

What songs use a phaser pedal?

‘Eruption’ by Van Halen is the archetypical phaser sound. Other uses are in Queen’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ and ‘Solitude is Bliss’ by Tame Impala.

How does the phaser effect modify sound?

Phaser pedals split your guitar signal in multiple paths, then modulate certain frequencies out of sync with each other. This gives your guitar a swirling sound.

What's the difference between flanger and phaser pedals?

Phasers work by modulating frequency whereas a flanger works by modulating time.

Where should I put my phaser pedal?

Phasers are a type of modulation pedal. They typically go after overdrives and distortions but before reverbs and delays. Having said that, if you love phasers try putting it after a reverb for a really trippy sound.