The Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter is a Maestro phaser pedal, currently around $180. Close alternatives include the Ibanez PH Mini and the Ibanez CS Mini Compressor/Sustainer. It pairs well with the Traynor SB110 and the Peavey MAX 100.

Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter

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The Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter is a vintage analog phaser introduced in 1971, prized for one of the lushest, warmest phase sounds ever produced. Rather than a sharp modern sweep, it delivers a warm, organic, and often subtle swirl with three speed settings, including a distinctive braking transition between fast and slow that sounds like a jet engine winding down. It defined classic 1970s phasing, heard on the electric piano of Led Zeppelin's No Quarter and on recordings by Steve Howe and Ernie Isley. It suits psychedelic, classic rock, and vintage tone enthusiasts who want immersive, lush movement. Some high-end loss occurs when engaged, easily corrected with a buffer upstream.

  • lush
  • analog
  • classic rock
  • organic
  • vintage
  • phaser
  • psychedelic
  • subtle

Price updated Aug 27, 2026

Genres the Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter is commonly used in

  • Classic Rock
  • Rock
  • Ambient
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  • Alternative
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  • Indie
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  • Funk
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Amps that pair well with the Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter

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Pedals that stack with the Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter

Ibanez Tube Screamer

Ibanez

42% match

Push the PS-1A's lush, organic phase sweep with the Screamer's mid-forward boost and the phasing has more gain to move through.

Colorsound Power Boost

Colorsound

37% match

The PS-1A's lush, organic phase sweep adds movement feeding the Power Boost's transparent, treble-forward stage.

Carl Martin Headroom

Carl Martin

19% match
$266.25via Reverb

Run the PS-1A's lush, organic phase sweep after the Headroom's spring-reverbed stage voice and the modulation colors that reverb tail directly. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Free The Tone ODL-1A-CS Overdriveland Custom w/Ch Cont

Free The Tone

19% match
$552.07via Reverb

Layer the PS-1A's lush, vintage analog phase sweep after the ODL-1A's glassy, Dumble-voiced drive for movement on an already-articulate signal.

Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz

Caline

19% match
$36.80via Reverb

Run Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter after Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz's own gain stage

Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2

Electronic Audio Experiments

19% match
$249via Reverb

Run Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter after Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2 in the signal chain, clear of Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2's own gain stage

Wren and Cuff Two Five Drive/Boost

Wren And Cuff

19% match

Put Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter after Wren and Cuff Two Five Drive/Boost in the signal chain, clear of Wren and Cuff Two Five Drive/Boost's own gain stage

Catalinbread Sinkhole

Catalinbread

18% match
$169.99via Reverb

Run Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter after Catalinbread Sinkhole in the signal chain, clear of Catalinbread Sinkhole's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

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Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter?+

The closest matches in character are the Ibanez PH Mini, the Ibanez CS Mini Compressor/Sustainer, the Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser. Budget picks: Mojo Hand FX Nebula Redux, MXR EVH90 Phase 90, Carl Martin Classic Chorus. Boutique upgrades: Carl Martin Two Faze, Electro-Harmonix Small Stone, Walrus Audio Monumental Stereo Harmonic Tremolo.

What pairs well with the Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Traynor SB110, Peavey MAX 100, Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head — The SB110's boxy midrange EQ gives the PS-1A's lush, organic sweep a straightforward amp voice to move through..

How much does the Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter cost?+

Around $180 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).

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