The CNZ Audio SPH-20 is a Cnz Audio phaser pedal, currently around $44.99. Close alternatives include the Blaxx BX-Phaser and the Orange Series Phaser. It pairs well with the Fender Deluxe Reverb and the 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe.
CNZ Audio SPH-20
Cnz Audio · pedal
The CNZ Audio SPH-20 is a compact phaser pedal offering a single Speed knob and a two-way toggle switch selecting between Vintage and Modern phase character. The Vintage setting produces warmer, smoother phase sweeps reminiscent of classic four-stage phaser circuits, while Modern delivers brighter, more pronounced phasing. True bypass. Compact all-metal enclosure with a low 10mA power draw for efficient pedalboard integration. Suited for classic rock, funk, and psychedelic styles.
- modern
- phaser
- vintage
- classic rock
- metal
- funk
- modulation
- reverb
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the CNZ Audio SPH-20 is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Metal
- Funk
- Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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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.
Amps that pair well with the CNZ Audio SPH-20
Pedals that stack with the CNZ Audio SPH-20
ZVEX Fuzz Factory
Zvex
9% matchZVEX Fuzz Factory leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Nobels ODR-1
Nobels
9% matchNobels ODR-1 leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Carl Martin Headroom
Carl Martin
7% matchCarl Martin Headroom's spring voice goes after CNZ Audio SPH-20 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with CNZ Audio SPH-20's own modulated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Crazy Tube Circuits Splash
Crazy Tube Circuits
7% matchPut Crazy Tube Circuits Splash after CNZ Audio SPH-20 in the signal chain, clear of CNZ Audio SPH-20's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Cordovox PH-8
Cordovox
72% similarityShared character: overdrive_pedals, phaser, true_bypass
Carl Martin Two Faze
Carl Martin
72% similarityShared character: overdrive_pedals, phaser, delay
MXR Script Phase 90 (LED)
MXR
69% similarityShared character: phaser, modulation
Behringer Dual-Phase
Behringer
66% similarityShared character: phaser, true_bypass, delay
Catalinbread Many Worlds
Catalinbread
66% similarityShared character: phaser, classic_rock, modulation
Citadel Planetary Phase
Citadel
65% similarityShared character: phaser, modulation
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Blaxx BX-Phaser
Blaxx
69% similarityShared character: single_tone_knob, phaser, true_bypass
Orange Series Phaser
Orange
69% similarityShared character: single_tone_knob, phaser, classic_rock
Tone City Summer Orange
Tone City
68% similarityShared character: overdrive_pedals, phaser, modulation
Orange Ninety Orange
Mooer
95% similaritysimilar tone character
IVY Planet Phaser
Ivy
95% similaritysimilar tone character
TC Electronic Blood Moon Phaser
TC Electronic
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the CNZ Audio SPH-20?+
The closest matches in character are the Blaxx BX-Phaser, the Orange Series Phaser, the Tone City Summer Orange. Budget picks: Behringer VP1 Vintage Phaser. Boutique upgrades: Cordovox PH-8, Carl Martin Two Faze, MXR Script Phase 90 (LED).
What pairs well with the CNZ Audio SPH-20?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Deluxe Reverb, 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe, ZVEX Fuzz Factory — Fender Deluxe Reverb's own spring character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the CNZ Audio SPH-20 cost?+
Around $44.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).