The Providence Phase Force PHF-1 is a Providence phaser pedal, currently around $159.89. Close alternatives include the Spaceman Explorer and the Orange Ninety Orange. It pairs well with the Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier and the Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt.
Providence Phase Force PHF-1
Providence · pedal
The Providence PHF-1 Phase Force is an analog phase shifter with Speed and Output Level controls, ranging from a slow undulation to an extreme, wide sweep. A Mid Shift switch moves the phase-shift range upward to emphasise the upper mids, and Providence's Vitalizer buffer sits in the signal path so the dry character of the instrument survives the effect rather than being swallowed by it.
What stands out
“Musical phaser for classic rock and funk”
— from the reviews
“the providence phase force delivers analog phaser at japanese providence boutique quality for classic rock and funk players who want quality phaser from a respected japanese manufacturer”
— from the community notes
“its standout strength is the smooth analog phase sweep at providence japanese boutique quality”
— from the community notes
“Strengths: Smooth analog phase sweep at Providence Japanese boutique quality from a respected manufacturer”
— from the reviews
“Professional Japanese construction”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“In the signal chain phaser sits after drive”
— from the community notes
- phaser
- classic rock
- funk
- smooth
- analog
- musical
- mids
- dry
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Providence Phase Force PHF-1 is commonly used in
- Rock
- Funk
- Classic Rock
Amps that pair well with the Providence Phase Force PHF-1
Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier
Soldano
17% matchRun mid-forward into Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier for more high gain on top
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Friedman BE-Mini Head for more high gain on top
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212 stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Synergy Friedman DS Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy Friedman DS Module in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Pedals that stack with the Providence Phase Force PHF-1
Fjord Fuzz Berserk
Fjord Fuzz
19% matchFjord Fuzz Berserk stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
19% matchPut Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
6% matchRun Caroline Guitar Company Meteore after Providence Phase Force PHF-1 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Providence Phase Force PHF-1 — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay
Dunlop
6% matchDunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay's analog warmth voice goes after Providence Phase Force PHF-1 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Providence Phase Force PHF-1's own smooth character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction
Death By Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 for more fuzzy on top
Subdecay F-Bomb
Subdecay
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Subdecay F-Bomb stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWarm Audio Jet Phaser belongs after Providence Phase Force PHF-1, since modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Cheaper alternatives
Maxon PT999 Phaser Tone
Maxon
65% similarityShared character: phaser, analog, classic rock
Ibanez PH Mini Phaser Mini
Ibanez
63% similarityShared character: phaser, analog, smooth
Outlaw Effects Phunnel Cloud
Outlaw Effects
63% similarityShared character: phaser, analog, middle
Demon FX Sibling
Demon Fx
62% similarityShared character: phaser, analog, smooth
Option 5 Destination Phase
Option 5
60% similarityShared character: phaser, analog, classic rock
Demon FX Sibling Analog OTA Phaser Just
Demon Fx
58% similarityShared character: phaser, analog, smooth
Boutique & premium upgrades
Carl Martin Two Faze
Carl Martin
55% similarityShared character: phaser, analog, classic rock
Walrus Audio Lillian
Walrus Audio
54% similarityShared character: phaser, analog, classic rock
Whirlwind Rochester Orange Box
Whirlwind
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Beetronics Larva
Beetronics
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Electro-Harmonix Small Stone
Electro-Harmonix
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Spaceman Explorer
Spaceman
68% similarityShared character: phaser, analog, smooth
Orange Ninety Orange
Mooer
62% similarityShared character: phaser, analog, classic rock
IVY Planet Phaser
Ivy
56% similarityShared character: phaser, classic rock, overdrive
Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4
Subdecay
53% similarityShared character: phaser, classic rock, overdrive
Wylde Audio WA90
Wylde Audio
51% similarityShared character: phaser, smooth, overdrive
Red Witch Deluxe Moon Phaser
Red Witch
94% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Providence Phase Force PHF-1 (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Providence Phase Force PHF-1?+
The closest matches in character are the Spaceman Explorer, the Orange Ninety Orange, the IVY Planet Phaser. Budget picks: Maxon PT999 Phaser Tone, Ibanez PH Mini Phaser Mini, Outlaw Effects Phunnel Cloud. Boutique upgrades: Carl Martin Two Faze, Walrus Audio Lillian, Whirlwind Rochester Orange Box.
What pairs well with the Providence Phase Force PHF-1?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt, Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H — Run mid-forward into Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier for more high gain on top.
How much does the Providence Phase Force PHF-1 cost?+
Around $159.89 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).