Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter vs Ibanez PH Mini Phaser Mini

The Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter and the Ibanez PH Mini Phaser Mini are both pedals sharing analog warmth, modulated, low gain. The Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter leans dynamic. The Ibanez PH Mini Phaser Mini leans smooth and mid-forward. Current prices: $67.80 vs $121.68.

Similarity
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54% — moderately similar

Shared genres
citedGenres both listings are associated with.
  • Classic Rock
  • Funk
Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • analog warmth
  • modulated
  • low gain
  • shimmer
Citation fame
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Price

$67.80via Reverb

$121.68via Reverb

Description

The Artec SE-VPH is an analog vintage phase shifter from South Korean manufacturer Artec. Designed to reproduce classic phase-shift sweep tones, the SE-VPH includes a Resonance control that adjusts the sharpness of the phasing peak for subtle shimmer or pronounced notch-filter sweep. DC 9V, 14mA active / 10mA bypass, 75.5W x 115.5H x 47.5D mm, 290g with battery. Part of the Artec SE budget series alongside the SE-FLG flanger and SE-VTM tremolo, offering classic analog modulation at entry-level prices.

The Ibanez PH Mini is a compact analog phaser from the Made-in-Japan Mini Series. It produces a warm, smooth phase sweep with a rounded midrange character rather than a sharp, pronounced notch, sitting closer to a subtle shimmer than an aggressive swirl at moderate settings and becoming a deeper, more liquid modulation as the rate is raised. Rate and Depth controls keep operation simple, and the all-analog signal path and small footprint suit crowded pedalboards.

Tonal lean
  • dynamic
  • smooth
  • mid-forward
Good for
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  • Busking
  • Live
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