Bad Stone Phaser Review

While ehx produced an early fet based version the bad stone most players know debuted in 1975 and remained in the ehx line till the early 80.

Bad stone phaser review.

6 stages of phase. The bad stone phase shifter made history as the first six stage phaser with an adjustable feedback control and a manual mode that actually lets you freeze the phase sweep. Now ehx has re issued the classic pedal in a modern package. New electro harmonix bad stone analog phase shifter nano guitar effects pedal this item is new in box orders placed before 12 00 pm eastern standard time will ship same day.

This demo includes a brief interview with ehx founder mike matthews talking about phase shifting. Feedback determines the depth of the phase effect and a toggle switch lets the user select auto or manual. The phase 90 is still the best but it is understated and there s always a need for more phaser just like there is always a need for more cow bell. More than the 4 stages on the mxr phase 90.

The manual phase mode lets you dial in the perfect filtered tone like a cocked. The bad stone delivers an incredible six stages of phase shifting plus a manual mode that lets the player freeze the phase. Here s what i like and dislike about the bad stone. Electro harmonix reissue of the classic three knob six stage bad stone phase shifter.

This classic pedal houses a six stage phase shifter that gives your sound deep and lush phase tones. The bad stone phaser is back. Manual mode to stop the sweep wherever i want and have it sit there. Orders placed after 12 00 will often ship same day as well if not they will ship next day international orders will ship via usps first class international package.

If the electro harmonix small stone phaser is one of the ehx family s favorite sons the original bad stone is the brilliant but eccentric cousin who disappeared to some mountain cabin after a failed attempt at prep school. 6 stages of phase. Manual mode to stop the sweep wherever i want and have it sit there. Its rate knob controls the phase shifting speed which goes from a very slow swoosh to a rapid oscillating warble.

Watch the incredibly soulful sounding bad stone in action. Electro harmonix bad stone phase shifter is a faithful reproduction of the 70s original with a few updates for modern guitar players.