The Behringer BM-13 Phaser is a Behringer phaser pedal, currently around $129. Close alternatives include the Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser and the MXR Phase 100. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Hughes & Kettner Warp 7.
Behringer BM-13 Phaser
Behringer · pedal
The Behringer BM-13 Phaser is a 6/12-stage analog phaser pedal from Behringer effects range. A Lo/Hi toggle switch selects between 6-stage phasing for subtle classic phase tones and 12-stage phasing for deeper more pronounced modulation. Controls include Sweep, Resonance, Amount, and Rate, alongside a dedicated Drive control for an integrated preamp gain stage. True bypass. 9V DC or battery. Designed to deliver classic phase shifting character from soft shimmer through intense jet-plane effects with an added preamp option for simultaneous drive coloring.
- preamp
- phaser
- drive
- resonance
- modulation
- bypass
- shimmer
- coloring
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Behringer BM-13 Phaser is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Funk
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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. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Behringer BM-13 Phaser
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman BE-Mini Head into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Hughes & Kettner Coreblade brings the high gain it's missing
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Friedman Phil X Signature gives it high gain to fill it with
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, EVH 000 brings the high gain it's missing
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Behringer BM-13 Phaser
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
20% matchRun Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
ThorpyFX The Dane
ThorpyFX
20% matchRun ThorpyFX The Dane into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Red Witch Titan
Red Witch
7% matchKeep Red Witch Titan after Behringer BM-13 Phaser in the signal chain, clear of Behringer BM-13 Phaser's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss DD-2 Digital Delay
Boss
7% matchKeep Boss DD-2 Digital Delay after Behringer BM-13 Phaser in the signal chain, clear of Behringer BM-13 Phaser's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchRun Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Crowther Prunes brings the fuzzy it's missing
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchEarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Cheaper alternatives
Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter
Artec
69% similarityShared character: natural_resonance, true_bypass, subtle
JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Phaser
JHS Pedals
68% similarityShared character: phaser, natural_resonance, true_bypass
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
68% similarityShared character: phaser, natural_resonance, subtle
Behringer VP1 Vintage Phaser
Behringer
68% similarityShared character: phase_issues, phaser, true_bypass
Outlaw Effects Phunnel Cloud
Outlaw Effects
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Movall Audio MP-301 Van Golem
Movall Audio
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Walrus Audio Lillian Multi-Stage Analog Phaser
Walrus Audio
71% similarityShared character: sweep, phaser, natural_resonance
Beetronics Larva
Beetronics
95% similaritysimilar tone character
EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter
EarthQuaker Devices
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser
Spaceman
70% similarityShared character: phaser, natural_resonance, true_bypass
MXR Phase 100
MXR
69% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, modulation
T-Rex Sweeper 2
T Rex
69% similarityShared character: phaser, natural_resonance, subtle
MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase
MXR
68% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, modulation
Behringer Dual-Phase
Behringer
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Dophix THE Vitruvian MAN chorus/phaser
Dophix
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Behringer BM-13 Phaser?+
The closest matches in character are the Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser, the MXR Phase 100, the T-Rex Sweeper 2. Budget picks: Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter, JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Phaser, Warm Audio Jet Phaser. Boutique upgrades: Walrus Audio Lillian Multi-Stage Analog Phaser, Beetronics Larva, EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter.
What pairs well with the Behringer BM-13 Phaser?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7, Synergy SL2 Module — Run Friedman BE-Mini Head into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain.
How much does the Behringer BM-13 Phaser cost?+
Around $129 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).