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Description
Step into the world of classic analog modulation with the Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phase Shifter V2. This pedal is a staple for musicians looking to add a lush, swirling texture to their sound. Known for its all-analog circuitry, the Small Stone V2 delivers a rich, warm phasing effect that can transform your guitar tone into something truly unique. Whether you're aiming for subtle, shimmering sweeps or intense, psychedelic waves, this phaser pedal is versatile enough to accommodate a wide range of musical styles.
The Small Stone Phase Shifter V2 features a simple yet effective control layout. Its single Rate knob allows you to easily adjust the speed of the effect, while the Color switch introduces a deeper, more pronounced phase shift. This intuitive design makes it perfect for both beginners and seasoned players who want to experiment with their sound without getting lost in a sea of knobs and switches.
Built to withstand the rigors of the road, the Small Stone V2 is housed in a sturdy, compact enclosure. This makes it an excellent addition to any pedalboard, ensuring that you can take its classic phasing sound with you wherever you go.
Key Features:
- All-analog circuitry for warm, classic phasing effects
- Simple control layout with Rate knob and Color switch
- Compact and durable design, ideal for gigging musicians
- True bypass switching to maintain signal integrity when the pedal is not in use
- Powered by a 9V battery or optional AC adapter (not included)
Product specs
| Brand | Electro-Harmonix |
| Model | Small Stone Phase Shifter V2 |
| Finish | Black/Orange |
| Year | 1975 - 1984 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Phaser Pedals |
| Pedal Format | Standard |
FAQs
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What type of power supply does the Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phase Shifter V2 require?
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The Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phase Shifter V2 can be powered by an internal 9-volt battery or an external DC adapter, providing flexibility for different performance setups.
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Is the Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phase Shifter V2 true bypass?
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The Small Stone Phase Shifter V2 uses an SPDT footswitch to achieve a "pseudo true bypass," directly connecting the input and output in bypass mode for minimal tone coloration.
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What are the main tonal characteristics of the Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phase Shifter V2?
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The Small Stone Phase Shifter V2 offers a rich, full phase shift with the "Color" switch down, and a more pronounced, hollowed-out phase effect when the switch is up, making it versatile for various musical styles.
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Is the Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phase Shifter V2 suitable for both guitar and bass?
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Yes, the Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phase Shifter V2 is suitable for both guitar and bass, providing a classic phasing effect that enhances the tonal palette of either instrument.
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Electro-Harmonix Small Stone | vintage 1974, version 2
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PROS
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Offers dreamy, warm, balanced phase shifting
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Color switch adds versatility, from subtle to intense effects
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Wide speed range, from slow to "raygun craziness"
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Maintains EQ balance; no treble spikes or bass saturation
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Super repairable, enhancing longevity
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Performs well with a variety of instruments, not just guitar
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Vintage model provides smooth, less noticeable modulation
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Unique phase tone highly praised in customer reviews
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Perfect for creating specific sounds from famous albums
CONS
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Power requirements and maintenance due to age
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Noticeable volume drop when engaged
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Slight audible clock/swoosh sound when bypassed
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Low output and top-end suck in bypass mode
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Lacks proper depth control for phasing effects
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phase Shifter V2.
Comparisons
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The Small Stone is an OTA phaser, producing a throatier, chewier sound compared to the Phase 95's JFET phaser, which adds more sheen to the signal.
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Small Stone's circuit design originates from David Cockerell's work for the EMS Synthi Hi-Fli, differing from MXR's phasers and affecting its sound profile.
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Small Stone's phasing is described as more interesting and potentially both slower and faster than the original Phase 90 or Phase 45.
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Features and functionality
Use cases and applications
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It’s noted that the Small Stone can sound rotary-like with its rate turned high, providing a unique fast-setting effect.
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Build quality
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Some older Small Stones exhibit a noticeable volume drop when engaged, prompting users to mod them for level consistency.
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User experience
Setup and maintenance
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Older Small Stones can have tone suck when bypassed; using a looper bypass is recommended to maintain signal quality.
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Mods and upgrades
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For powering with modern setups, a CIOKS Type-5 cable is suggested for compatibility with older Small Stone models.
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5.0 out of 5
Based on 3 Reviews and 6 Ratings
3586
Old but Gold.
This is a fun pedal to use. This is an improved version of the OG phasor. It's more of its own thing, the sound. It's like they added a pitch of salt on it. One bad thing is that the plastic on these EHXs get so old that the break easily since they where Never ment to survive 50+ years of rock and roll. If you like the phasor but this too if you want the sound.
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Best phaser
Compated to MXR Phase 90 this one is more gentle, dreamy, has a greater speed range, greater frequency range sweep, so a little bit at odds with the guitar tones, which are midrange-focused, but has great potential with other instruments. Have you heard Small Stone on Rhodes? (go watch it on YouTube). There is also a slight difference between vintage Small Stone like this one and the Nano one. The modulation in vintage pedal is more smooth and less noticeable (there are also YouTube videos with the comparison). As for negatives, the infamous Small Stone volume drop. Also, why is it so rare for good phasers to have proper depth control? Overall, you can't substitute Small Stone with Phase 90 or vice versa. You need both pedals.
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one of the best phasers ever
other than the low output and top-end suck in bypass common to many pedals of the era this version of the smalls tone is absolutely EHX's best phaser.... this is the wide-sweep, clean guitar phaser to beat. I often regret selling mine, but it was either that or the mu-tron phasor II. I really needed some extra cash!
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As seen in this picture https://pedalmaniacs.wordpress.com/2011/08/28/da-auerbach-the-black-keys/
Used on The Great Southern Treadkill, as stated in this June 1996 Guitar World interview.
You've got a huge pile of effects boxes in the studio. Aside from the ones you've already mentioned, what other units did you use?
I hooked up my MXR Flanger/Doubler every once in a while and I used an E-Bow for a real smooth, continual sustain on "10's." I also used one of those little Korg Pandora boxes for a weird, fluttering sound on a short passage in "10's" and a Lexicon Vortex for the shimmering, breathy tone on my theme-like lead in "The Underground in America."
I also used a Roland AP-2 Phase II pedal, a KorgAX30G, a Digitech Whammy pedal, of course!, a Boss CE1 Chorus and a bunch of old Electro-Harmonix shit -- a Small Stone Phaser, an Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix, a Little Big Muff and a Soul Preacher Compressor/Sustainer. I also used a Korg G1 on the demos and some of that made it on the record. If l can't beat a part of the demo we'II just extract that small section and use it. The G1 is a bad-sounding little unit, man.
There's some wah on the record, too.
Shit, I almost forgot about that! I used my Vox Wah on the earlier part of the recording and then Jimmy Dunlop sent me one of his rack-mount units [Crybaby DCR-1SR]. Man, that thing is incredible, you can literally get whatever you want out of it. I also really like the idea that you can run a bunch of Wah pedals all over the place on stage with it so you're not always tied to that one spot. The only uncool thing about it is that Rex [Brown, bassist] will be dicking me off every night 'cause he'll be jumping on my pedals all the time!
The V2 can be deduced from the eras of the Electric Mistress, the Little Big Muff Pi and the Soul Preacher.
Steven Wilson's pedalboard, showcased by Premier Guitar on Instagram, includes the Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phase Shifter V2.
On the photo of James with his Gibson Flying V, EHX Small Stone (Version 2) can be seen taped to one of guitar's horns.
I used a lot of pedals like the Electro–Harmonix Small Stone phase shifter to create the modulations and delays, and for the remake I had a pair of Revox B77s for tape delays. Actually, I would say that 40 or 50 percent of the music is coming from the Revox machines, because I was quite extreme, by having a signal direct on one side and delay on the other, almost at the same percentage.
The pedal was later gifted to Matt Berry, who references the pedal in 2020 Sound on Sound interview.
He is also an avid pedal collector; the Small Stone Phase on the upper tier of his pedalboard was a gift from Jean‑Michel Jarre, who used it on his seminal Oxygène album.
In 2018 podcast Bonus Episode: The Sounds of Oxygene, Jarre explained the use of Small Stone.
What I did was I used some pedals from the guy from Electro-Harmonix. He created some fantastic pedals, such as Electric Mistress or Small Stone. You have different versions of Small Stone, which is interesting in the electronic music. (...) The number two has a story. The real sound of "Oxygen" is when the 9V battery is slightly used. When you go down to 9 volts, it has this silky, kind of phasy sound that makes it so soft. You can hear the battery when it is totally new, then it sounds a bit harsh.
Mentioned in the February 1977 Guitar Player interview "Larry Carlton" by Steven Rosen and in an interview included in Volume 34 of Keyboard.
The guitar is always wide open (volume and tones on 10) and controlled with a Sho-Bud pedal, while other pedals, used primarily for 'live' shows, are an MXR distortion unit (heard on 'Spiral', a track from the Crusaders' LP Those Southern Knights), and an Electro-Harmonix Small Stone phaser (on 'Keep That Same Old Feeling', one of the band's latest singles). The Sho-Bud is employed for rhythm shadings and set all the way down to give the guitarist his solo peak.
Canton also has a complete line of phasers, compressors, and fuzzes, but uses them only when a song calls for a specific effect (as on 'Spiral', where the MXR is barely turned on to blend with the sound of the amp). When devices are used, Larry changes his amp settings to compensate for the loss in highs.
When I was working with Billy Joel on The Stranger, I started invading all the music stores looking for a [Electro-Harmonix] Small Stone phaser. The whole Fender Rhodes sound [on "Just The Way You Are"] is that.
Pictured in this December 2020 Sound on Sound interview.
For electric pianos and organs, Matt Berry favours his Orange and Fender guitar amps. He is also an avid pedal collector; the Small Stone Phase on the upper tier of his pedalboard was a gift from Jean‑Michel Jarre, who used it on his seminal Oxygène album.
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