Photo of Electro-Harmonix Small Stone in a pedalboard, pedal, and guitar

Photo of Electro-Harmonix Small Stone and more gear in a pedalboard, guitar, and amplifier

Electro-Harmonix Small Stone

^# 8

Equipboard's ranking is determined by analyzing factors such as professional artist usage, popularity, user ratings, reviews, and more.

$83.50 to $131.00 Price Tier: Standard

4.5 (93)

7 Reviews

This product is Vintage or Discontinued

Newer option

Electro-Harmonix Nano Small Stone

$55.77 - $83.50

4.5 (199)

Find out who is using Electro-Harmonix Small Stone

18 community setups

94 wishlisted

298 saved

Page last updated Jul 06, 2026

Pricing and availability

We compare 600+ stores and found this item at 3 stores. Prices updated July 2, 2026.

Store

Reviews

Price

4.5 (44)

$83.50

View Deal

5.0 (17)

$131.00 21 available Used

View Deal

£67.90

View Deal

Average Price: $107

Standard/Professional

$75

$201+

Price Tier

In the Phaser Effects Pedals category, Electro-Harmonix Small Stone is priced in the Standard/Professional range. This is quality gear at a fair price point, suitable for beginners, hobbyists, and pros alike.

Budget

Standard

High-end

Price History

Based on price data from 1 merchant for "Electro-Harmonix Small Stone". Prices shown reflect NEW condition. Tracking began Apr 2, 2026.

^* Product prices and availability are updated by Equipboard every 24hrs and are subject to change. Equipboard may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site. This compensation does not affect what products or prices are displayed, or the order of prices listed. For more information, please refer to our affiliate disclosure.

Description

Edit description

The classic phaser. From dreamy swooshes to otherworldly sonic flares, nothing beats the warmth and richness of the New York City-made Small Stone. One of the most desired effect pedals for performance and recording. The Small Stone is the definitive phase shifter. Countless recordings and live performances rely on the Small Stone's superior tone. The Color Switch adds feedback and phase intensity.

Product specs

Brand	Electro-Harmonix
Model	Small Stone EH4800 Phase Shifter V3
Finish	Black/Orange
Year	1980s
Categories	Phaser Pedals

FAQs

What type of power supply does the Electro-Harmonix EH-4800 Small Stone require?: The Electro-Harmonix EH-4800 Small Stone can be powered by a 9-volt battery or an external DC adapter, making it versatile for various setups.
Is the Electro-Harmonix EH-4800 Small Stone suitable for bass guitar?: Yes, the Electro-Harmonix EH-4800 Small Stone works well with bass guitar, providing rich and dynamic phase shifting effects that enhance bass tones.
How does the Electro-Harmonix EH-4800 Small Stone differ from other phaser pedals?: The Electro-Harmonix EH-4800 Small Stone is known for its distinctive, rich phase shifting and the unique "Color" switch, which offers two distinct phase tones, setting it apart from other phasers.
What are the main features of the Electro-Harmonix EH-4800 Small Stone?: The Electro-Harmonix EH-4800 Small Stone features a simple one-knob design for rate control and a "Color" switch to toggle between different phase tones, providing straightforward yet versatile phasing effects.
Is the Electro-Harmonix EH-4800 Small Stone true bypass?: The Electro-Harmonix EH-4800 Small Stone uses a pseudo true bypass system where the input signal is directly connected to the output in bypass mode, minimizing tone loss.

Videos

Add video

ProGuitarShopDemos

Electro Harmonix Small Stone Phaser Pedal

ProGuitarShopDemos

EHX Small Stone Phaser Shootout

TheColdNorthWind

Small Stone Phaser Shoot-Out. Vintage V Re-issue.

blondegraemey

Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phase Shifter Pedal

intheblues

Electro Harmonix Vintage 1975 Small Stone Phaser VS Re-issue

The Pedal Guru

EHX Vintage: Small Stone v3 (80th) vs Small Stone v4 (Reissue)

Nordfield Covers

Electro Harmonix Small Stone EH4800 Phase Shifter

Kev_k_ life

Electro Harmonix Small Stone Phase Shifter V3 Vs V2 Venta Instrumentos Vintage Olimusic

Pablo Olivera

Vintage EH Small Stone Phaser

Guitarsenal

Jean Paul Guitar try Electro Harmonix 1977 Small Stone Phaser Pedal

Jean Paul Agnesod

Reviews

Add review

PROS

Offers more versatility than Phase 90
Adds a unique, thick luscious layer of modulation
One knob operation simplifies use, with a color switch for effect variation
Recognizable sound distinct from Phase 90 and Univibe clones
Works well at both the start and end of a pedal chain
Brighter sound with a pleasant shimmer on newer models
Compatible with both guitar and synths for diverse soundscapes
Compact size fits easily on any pedalboard

CONS

Slight volume cut when engaged
Not true bypass in vintage models, can affect tone when disengaged
Classic models may suffer from volume drop and require modification

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Electro-Harmonix Small Stone.

Features and functionality

0 0

The later reissue models of the EH-4800 Small Stone include a status LED, a feature absent in the early versions.
Source
0 0

Users report audible internal noise when the pedal's volume is cranked, which can provide clues for troubleshooting signal loss issues.
Source

Comparisons

0 0

The Small Stone phaser is described as "whooshy" and brighter, making it a staple for psychedelic music, contrasting with the Bad Stone's different phasing characteristics.
Source

Use cases and applications

0 0

The Small Stone phaser is particularly favored for its contribution to psychedelic music, highlighting its role in this genre.
Source
0 0

The pedal may add noise when engaged, but still offers a desirable "swishing" sound, appreciated by some for its unique phasing effect.
Source

Setup and maintenance

0 0

Some owners experience signal loss due to potential cold solder joints or bad capacitors, suggesting solder reflow or component testing for DIY repairs.
Source
0 0

Issues may arise from incorrect power supply connection or polarity, with users recommending checking power supply compatibility (negative center, regulated 9V).
Source

User experience

0 0

Some owners encounter problems shortly after purchase, such as signal cut-out, indicating potential quality control issues with newer units.
Source

Add review

4.5 out of 5

Based on 7 Reviews and 93 Ratings

5 star

4 star

3 star

2 star

1 star

goblinshaman333

108

3 months ago

In 12 years, I have never been able to find a better phaser.

I love the sound of this phaser on the early Tame Impala records & also Paul McCartney solo album.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

I like the speed on 4 with the color switch up.

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Music Producer

Genres:

Rock Blues Metal

lars_gustav_larsson

3586

11 months ago

The Curmudgeon pedal

It's really a dizzy sound it, it kinda sound and feels like your spinning on a office chair, and snorring. It gets really boring really quick, you use this pedal for 2 days and then you just tuck it in the cabinet since it's that much. It has a nice light and two functions. Kurt cobain used this on the song Curmudgeon and it's really the whole pedal in a nutshell. It's fun but don't take this pedal seriously, it's the first ever meme pedal. Made for laughs.

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Rock Pop Folk, World, & Country

paul_sepp

268

almost 2 years ago

Incredible

I used the V2 one from the eighties and its incredible! Nothing bad except quality control which was a big problem for ehx back then.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

I love to set it to a slow phaser with the color on.

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Rock Alternative rock Indie pop

jimmarchi1

41029

almost 11 years ago

Gotta love the unique sound of the small stone!

The Small Stone is a great fet-based phaser design with the MXR phase90 'like it or lumb it' single knob that controls rate as well as depth. There is also a switch that changes the voicing, I believe by changing the number of stages of phasing. I am not 100%.

Mine was a 2nd issue from the 70s. It was not true bypass or well buffered and was a real tonesucker when not engaged, so I modded it for true bypass. When I did so I found that the smalls tone suffered the classic 70s modulation stompbox volume drop. It was easily remedied with a few a tweaks that also improved the way the smalls tone interacted with the amp so that the upper harmonics at the top of its sweep would REALLY pop. I don't know if the current issue Small Stones are built this way, but if not they should be. All the right parts were in mine other than a DPDT footswitch.

The Small Stone is just great and has an instantly recognizable sound that is totally different than a Phase 90. Its hard to dial a bad sound in with the Small Stone with its 2 lousy controls. I just can't say enough good things about this pedal. Everyone should try a Small Stone against a phase 90 and a decent univibe clone. All 3 iconic tones and all so different.

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist Keyboardist

Genres:

Electronic Orchestra Alternative rock

juanchotalvaro

310

over 5 years ago

Very Good

Fo me it'a a great pedal, It's size mekes it go in any pedalboard without giving you a headache thinking where to place it. Great tone, works real great as the first and the end of your pedal chain.

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Genres:

Rock Pop Blues

mineral_walter

1248

about 10 years ago

A classic for synths

With synths it produces the well known Jean Michel Jarre pad sound as he used the small stone to process his synths. There are many versions available with small improvements. The newest version even got a smaller footprint.

Roles:

Bassist Music Producer

Genres:

Electronic Rock Electronica