The Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter is an Artec phaser pedal, currently around $67.80. Close alternatives include the Cordovox PH-8 and the MXR Flanger. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Hughes & Kettner Warp 7.
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.
- resonance
- analog
- modulation
- subtle
- shimmer
- notch
- filter
- authentic phase shift character
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Funk
- New Wave
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Punk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Acoustic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Friedman BE-Mini Head brings the high gain it's missing
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 gives it high gain to fill it with
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Synergy SL2 Module gives it high gain to fill it with
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Coreblade's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Phil X Signature's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchRun EVH 000 into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766 brings the high gain it's missing
Pedals that stack with the Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
23% matchThe Dirt Transmitter's low-noise, stackable drive gives the Vintage Phase Shifter's subtle sweep somewhere to push without adding hiss.
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper
EarthQuaker Devices
22% matchKeep the Hoof Reaper's hybrid Muff-fuzz gain ahead of the Vintage Phase Shifter so the sweep still shapes a clean signal before the fuzz saturates it.
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
8% matchKeep Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter's analog warmth voice out front: Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander goes after Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
8% matchKeep Afterneath's ambient, pitch-shifted reverb trailing after the Vintage Phase Shifter's subtle sweep, not before, or the reverb smears the phase. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz gives it high gain to fill it with
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings the fuzzy it's missing
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchRun Crowther Prunes into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Blackstar ID:X Floor One
Blackstar
tonal matchRun Blackstar ID:X Floor One into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Cheaper alternatives
Simple Sam Flanger-Roo Flanger
Simple Sam
69% similarityShared character: flanger, overdrive_pedals, filter
Movall Audio MP-301 Van Golem
Movall Audio
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Tone City Summer Orange
Tone City
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Arcade Audio Cheat Code
Arcade Audio
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Ibanez FL Mini
Ibanez
73% similarityShared character: analog_circuit, flanger, natural_resonance
JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Phaser
JHS Pedals
71% similarityShared character: peak, natural_resonance, true_bypass
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
71% similarityShared character: flanger, filter, subtle
Electro-Harmonix Andy Summers Walking on the Moon
Electro-Harmonix
71% similarityShared character: essential_addition, flanger, natural_resonance
Behringer BM-13 Phaser
Behringer
69% similarityShared character: natural_resonance, true_bypass, subtle
Ibanez PH Mini Phaser Mini
Ibanez
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Cordovox PH-8
Cordovox
73% similarityShared character: true_bypass, flanger, overdrive_pedals
MXR Flanger
MXR
71% similarityShared character: peak, flanger, true_bypass
Ibanez PH Mini
Ibanez
70% similarityShared character: natural_resonance, true_bypass, subtle
BLAXX BX -Flanger
Blaxx
70% similarityShared character: flanger, natural_resonance, filter
Baroni Labs Baroni Lab Miss Flanger
Baroni Labs
69% similarityShared character: essential_addition, flanger, natural_resonance
BBE Tremor V2
Bbe
69% similarityShared character: essential_addition, true_bypass, subtle
See all alternatives to the Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter?+
The closest matches in character are the Cordovox PH-8, the MXR Flanger, the Ibanez PH Mini. Budget picks: Simple Sam Flanger-Roo Flanger, Movall Audio MP-301 Van Golem, Tone City Summer Orange. Boutique upgrades: Ibanez FL Mini, JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Phaser, Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress.
What pairs well with the Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7, Synergy SL2 Module — Into a low gain tone, Friedman BE-Mini Head brings the high gain it's missing.
How much does the Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter cost?+
Around $67.80 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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