The Boss PH-3 is a Boss phaser pedal, currently around $115.64. Close alternatives include the Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser and the Orange Series Phaser. It pairs well with the Park P50 Classic and the Laney LX20R.
Boss PH-3
Boss · pedal
The Boss PH-3 Phase Shifter is a multi-mode phaser pedal offering four-stage, eight-stage, ten-stage, and twelve-stage phase settings plus Rise, Fall, and Step modes for a total of seven independent phase configurations. Controls include Rate, Depth, and Resonance, plus tap tempo via an external switch. An optional expression pedal provides real-time control of Rate, Filter, or Tempo. Step mode creates a synth-like stepped phase effect rather than a continuous sweep. Suited for classic rock, psychedelic, and modern experimental playing styles.
- phaser
- live
- synth
- filter
- experimental
- exceptional phasing versatility
- classic rock
- expressiveness
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Boss PH-3 is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Experimental
- Funk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Boss PH-3
Park P50 Classic
Park
30% matchBoss PH-3 leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform Park P50 Classic wants
Laney LX20R
Laney
30% matchBoss PH-3 leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform Laney LX20R wants
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7 stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone 2202H stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchEVH 000 stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Pedals that stack with the Boss PH-3
ZVEX Fuzz Factory
Zvex
8% matchWhat ZVEX Fuzz Factory brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Nobels ODR-1
Nobels
8% matchWhat Nobels ODR-1 brings here leans toward full — that's worth building a pairing around
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
6% matchPut Caroline Guitar Company Meteore after Boss PH-3 in the signal chain, clear of Boss PH-3's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay
Dunlop
6% matchDunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay's analog warmth voice goes after Boss PH-3 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Boss PH-3's own lush character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 layers fuzz over a low-gain tone
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchCusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWarm Audio Jet Phaser stacks more saturation onto a low-gain tone
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchCrowther Prunes layers fuzz over a low-gain tone
Cheaper alternatives
Cordovox PH-8
Cordovox
68% similarityShared character: overdrive_pedals, phaser, filter
Simple Sam Faze-It Phase
Simple Sam
67% similarityShared character: overdrive_pedals, phaser, filter
Tone City Summer Orange
Tone City
67% similarityShared character: overdrive_pedals, phaser, filter
Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter
Artec
67% similarityShared character: overdrive_pedals, natural_resonance, filter
Electro-Harmonix Bad
Electro-Harmonix
67% similarityShared character: phaser, natural_resonance, filter
Behringer VP1B
Behringer
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Carl Martin Two Faze
Carl Martin
67% similarityShared character: overdrive_pedals, phaser, delay
EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter
EarthQuaker Devices
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Caroline Guitar Company Arigato
Caroline Guitar Company
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Beetronics Larva
Beetronics
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Death By Audio Moonbeam
Death By Audio
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Death By Audio Moonbeam Stereo Multi-Stage Phaser
Death By Audio
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser
Spaceman
67% similarityShared character: phaser, natural_resonance, simple
Orange Series Phaser
Orange
67% similarityShared character: phaser, simple, classic_rock
Behringer BM-13 Phaser
Behringer
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Wylde Audio WA90
Wylde Audio
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Behringer Dual-Phase
Behringer
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Red Witch Deluxe Moon Phaser
Red Witch
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Boss PH-3?+
The closest matches in character are the Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser, the Orange Series Phaser, the Behringer BM-13 Phaser. Budget picks: Cordovox PH-8, Simple Sam Faze-It Phase, Tone City Summer Orange. Boutique upgrades: Carl Martin Two Faze, EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter, Caroline Guitar Company Arigato.
What pairs well with the Boss PH-3?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Park P50 Classic, Laney LX20R, Synergy SL2 Module — Boss PH-3 leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform Park P50 Classic wants.
How much does the Boss PH-3 cost?+
Around $115.64 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).