The EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2 is an EarthQuaker Devices phaser pedal, currently around $199. Close alternatives include the SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase and the EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter. It pairs well with the Park P50 Classic and the Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo.
EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2
EarthQuaker Devices · pedal
The EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2 is the second version of the EQD Grand Orbiter optical phaser and vibrato, delivering the same four-stage LDR optical phasing with Phase and Vibrato modes while refining the circuit based on the original model. Rate, Width, Phase, and Sweep controls shape the optical phase sweep character. EQD Akron boutique construction.
- phaser
- optical
- vibrato
- boutique
- classic rock
- smooth
- pitch
- pitch vibrato
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2 is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Funk
- Alternative Rock
- Blues
Amps that pair well with the EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2
Pedals that stack with the EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2
Walrus Audio EB-10
Walrus Audio
7% matchEarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2's own modulated character is the real reason this is worth trying
Xotic RC Booster
Xotic
7% matchWhat Xotic RC Booster brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Eventide Space
Eventide
6% matchKeep Eventide Space after EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2 in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay
Maxon
6% matchPut Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay after EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2 in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cheaper alternatives
Option 5 Destination Phase
Option 5
66% similarityShared character: vibrato, phaser, classic_rock
Ibanez PH Mini Phaser Mini
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TC Electronic Shaker Vibrato
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TC Electronic Shaker Mini Vibrato
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Boutique & premium upgrades
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SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase
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EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter
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70% similarity“is the second version of the EQD Grand Orbiter optical phaser and vibrato, delivering the same four-stage LDR optical phasing with Phase and Vibrato modes”
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2?+
The closest matches in character are the SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase, the EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter, the Caroline Guitar Company Arigato. Budget picks: Option 5 Destination Phase, Ibanez PH Mini Phaser Mini, TC Electronic Shaker Vibrato. Boutique upgrades: Carl Martin Two Faze, ThorpyFX Pulse Doppler, Carl Martin TremO'vibe.
What pairs well with the EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Park P50 Classic, Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo, Walrus Audio EB-10 — Park P50 Classic's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2 cost?+
Around $199 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).