The Maestro Orbit is a Maestro phaser pedal, currently around $57.99. Close alternatives include the Walrus Audio Monument CS and the Wampler Latitude Tremolo. It pairs well with the Revv Generator G25 25W Tube Amp Head and the Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head.
Maestro Orbit
Maestro · pedal
The Maestro Orbit is an all-analog phaser from Gibson's revived Maestro line, directly inheriting the warm, smooth, mid-focused phasing of the vintage Maestro PS-1. It offers two voices via a toggle: a six-stage phaser like the PS-1 and a four-stage phaser, switching between thicker and more open sweeps. Engaging it rolls off a touch of top end and emphasizes warm, midrange-rich tones characteristic of 1970s vintage phasers, giving it a punky, snarling assertiveness, especially at faster rates. Simple to use with limited fine-tuning, it covers subtle background blends to prominent, vocal modulation. It suits classic rock, punk, and players chasing a bold, vintage-flavored phaser voice rather than a transparent, full-spectrum sweep.
What stands out
“It offers two voices via a toggle: a six-stage phaser like the PS-1 and a four-stage phaser, switching between thicker and more open sweeps”
— from the listing
“Strengths are vintage tone, dual modes, simple operation, and bold character”
— from the reviews
“The Maestro Orbit is an all-analog phaser from Gibson's revived Maestro line, directly inheriting the warm, smooth, mid-focused phasing of the vintage Maestro PS-1”
— from the listing
“It excels at fast rates where its snarling, assertive character shines, and it scales from subtle background shimmer to prominent modulation”
— from the reviews
“Engaging it , midrange-rich tones characteristic of 1970s vintage phasers, giving it a punky, snarling assertiveness, especially at faster rates”
— from the listing
- stage
- bold
- phaser
- subtle
- mid
- open
- vintage
- midrange
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Maestro Orbit is commonly used in
- Funk
- Classic Rock
- Punk
- 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. - Blues
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Amps that pair well with the Maestro Orbit
Revv Generator G25 25W Tube Amp Head
Revv
23% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Maestro Orbit after Revv Generator G25 25W Tube Amp Head in the signal chain, clear of Revv Generator G25 25W Tube Amp Head's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head
Revv
22% matchPut Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Comes later in the signal chain
Matchless Chieftain 2X10 Combo Amp
amplifier
20% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Maestro Orbit after Matchless Chieftain 2X10 Combo Amp in the signal chain, clear of Matchless Chieftain 2X10 Combo Amp's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
Mesa Boogie
19% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Maestro Orbit after Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head in the signal chain, clear of Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Gibson EH-185
Gibson
19% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Maestro Orbit after Gibson EH-185 in the signal chain, clear of Gibson EH-185's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Bassman AB165 Amp
amplifier
19% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Maestro Orbit after Fender Bassman AB165 Amp in the signal chain, clear of Fender Bassman AB165 Amp's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
PRS Archon 50 2-Channel 50W 1x12 Combo
PRS
19% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Maestro Orbit after PRS Archon 50 2-Channel 50W 1x12 Combo in the signal chain, clear of PRS Archon 50 2-Channel 50W 1x12 Combo's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Diezel BIG MAX
Diezel
18% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Maestro Orbit after Diezel BIG MAX in the signal chain, clear of Diezel BIG MAX's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the Maestro Orbit
Colorsound Power Boost
Colorsound
27% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
The Orbit's bold, subtle phase sweep follows the Power Boost's transparent, treble-forward boost for added motion.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
MXR Micro Amp
MXR
25% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Maestro Orbit after MXR Micro Amp in the signal chain, clear of MXR Micro Amp's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
23% matchPut EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Fjord Fuzz Odin
Fjord Fuzz
23% matchFjord Fuzz Odin stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Way Huge Electronics Swollen Pickle MKII Jumbo Fuzz
Way Huge
21% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Maestro Orbit after Way Huge Electronics Swollen Pickle MKII Jumbo Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of Way Huge Electronics Swollen Pickle MKII Jumbo Fuzz's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Maxon FV10 Fuzz Elements Void
Maxon
21% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Maestro Orbit after Maxon FV10 Fuzz Elements Void in the signal chain, clear of Maxon FV10 Fuzz Elements Void's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Wren and Cuff Super Russian
Wren And Cuff
20% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Maestro Orbit after Wren and Cuff Super Russian in the signal chain, clear of Wren and Cuff Super Russian's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Tech 21 SansAmp Classic
Tech 21
18% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Maestro Orbit after Tech 21 SansAmp Classic in the signal chain, clear of Tech 21 SansAmp Classic's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Boutique & premium upgrades
Walrus Audio Lillian
Walrus Audio
63% similarityShared character: phaser, analog, subtle
MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini
MXR
62% similarityShared character: three modes, phaser, subtle
Electro-Harmonix Small Stone
Electro-Harmonix
59% similarity“some players prefer the more open voices of a Phase 90 or Small Stone”
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Maestro
58% similarity“directly inheriting the warm, smooth, mid-focused phasing of the vintage Maestro PS-1”
Providence Phase Force PHF-1
Providence
58% similarityShared character: phaser, analog, middle
One Control Persian Green Screamer
One Control
57% similarityShared character: middle, classic rock
Similar character
Walrus Audio Monument CS
Walrus Audio
48% similarityShared character: three modes, rich, modulation
Wampler Latitude Tremolo
Wampler
46% similarityShared character: analog, modulation, simple
Ibanez PH Mini
Ibanez
46% similarityShared character: phaser, analog, modulation
Digitech DOD Phasor 201
Digitech
45% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, simple
See all alternatives to the Maestro Orbit (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Maestro Orbit?+
The closest matches in character are the Walrus Audio Monument CS, the Wampler Latitude Tremolo, the Ibanez PH Mini. Boutique upgrades: Walrus Audio Lillian, MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini, Electro-Harmonix Small Stone.
What pairs well with the Maestro Orbit?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Revv Generator G25 25W Tube Amp Head, Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head, Matchless Chieftain 2X10 Combo Amp — Put Maestro Orbit after Revv Generator G25 25W Tube Amp Head in the signal chain, clear of Revv Generator G25 25W Tube Amp Head's own gain stage.
How much does the Maestro Orbit cost?+
Around $57.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).