The Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter is an Artec phaser pedal, currently around $67.12. Close alternatives include the MXR Flanger and the T-Rex Sweeper 2. It pairs well with the Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier and the Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt.
Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter
Artec · pedal
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.
What stands out
“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”
— from the listing
“Tone: produces vintage phase-shift sweep with adjustable resonance ranging from soft undulating shimmer to tight pronounced notch-filter sweep”
— from the community notes
“Part of the Artec SE budget series alongside the SE-FLG flanger and SE-VTM tremolo, offering classic analog modulation at entry-level prices”
— from the listing
“The SE-VPH covers classic phase-shift territory at a modest price, with the Resonance control providing additional expressive range beyond typical budget phase units that offer only Rate and Depth”
— from the reviews
“Use case: classic rock, funk, and psychedelic players who want authentic phase shift character”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“Signal-chain interaction: best placed before drive pedals for a subtle moving foundation tone; after drive for more pronounced interaction between the phased signal and clipping”
— from the community notes
- resonance
- modulation
- subtle
- shimmer
- notch
- filter
- analog
- authentic phase shift character
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Funk
- Acoustic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Amps that pair well with the Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter
Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier
Soldano
18% matchSoldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes after Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter in the chain
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II goes after Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter in the chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes after Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter in the chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head goes after Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter in the chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade goes after Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter in the chain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Friedman BE-Mini Head after Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter
Pedals that stack with the Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter
Fjord Fuzz Berserk
Fjord Fuzz
20% matchFjord Fuzz Berserk leans toward aggressive, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
20% matchWhat JHS Smiley brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Canyon
Electro-Harmonix
7% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter's modulated voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Canyon goes after Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Echoplex EP-3
Echoplex
7% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Echoplex EP-3 after Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction
Death By Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction goes in front of Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter in the chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front of Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter
Subdecay F-Bomb
Subdecay
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Subdecay F-Bomb goes in front of Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter in the chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWarm Audio Jet Phaser goes after Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter — modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Cheaper alternatives
Simple Sam Faze-It Phase
Simple Sam
52% similarityShared character: filter, modulation
Tone City Summer Orange
Tone City
51% similarityShared character: flanger, filter, modulation
Behringer VP1 Vintage Phaser
Behringer
47% similarityShared character: analog, true bypass, modulation
Blaxx BX-Phaser
Blaxx
47% similarityShared character: true bypass, classic rock, overdrive
Movall Audio MP-301 Van Golem
Movall Audio
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Behringer VP1B
Behringer
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Phaser
JHS Pedals
63% similarityShared character: peak, natural resonance, true bypass
Behringer BM-13 Phaser
Behringer
54% similarityShared character: natural resonance, true bypass, modulation
Audiocade 1974 CS Analog Tremolo Clone
Audiocade
52% similarityShared character: analog, tremolo
Rotosound RKH1 The King Henry Phaser
Rotosound
51% similarityShared character: flanger, filter, modulation
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
51% similarityShared character: flanger, analog, filter
Walrus Audio Lillian Multi-Stage Analog Phaser
Walrus Audio
50% similarityShared character: natural resonance, analog, true bypass
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MXR Flanger
MXR
58% similarityShared character: peak, flanger, analog
T-Rex Sweeper 2
T Rex
51% similarityShared character: natural resonance, modulation, subtle
Ibanez PH Mini
Ibanez
50% similarityShared character: natural resonance, analog, true bypass
Baroni Labs Baroni Lab Miss Flanger
Baroni Labs
48% similarityShared character: essential addition, flanger, natural resonance
Wampler Latitude Tremolo
Wampler
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR Flanger, the T-Rex Sweeper 2, the Ibanez PH Mini. Budget picks: Simple Sam Faze-It Phase, Tone City Summer Orange, Behringer VP1 Vintage Phaser. Boutique upgrades: JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Phaser, Behringer BM-13 Phaser, Audiocade 1974 CS Analog Tremolo Clone.
What pairs well with the Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt, Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II — Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter cost?+
Around $67.12 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).