The Simple Sam Faze-It Phase is a Simple Sam phaser pedal, currently around $48.80. Close alternatives include the Tone City Summer Orange and the Digitech DOD Phasor 201. It pairs well with the Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head and the Fender Bassman Combo Amp.
Simple Sam Faze-It Phase
Simple Sam · pedal
Simple Sam is a small boutique pedal builder whose Faze-It Phase, as the name suggests, is a phaser pedal, sweeping notch filters across the frequency spectrum to create the classic swirling modulation the format is known for. The playful spelling and naming convention fits a pattern common among small independent builders, prioritizing a distinctive, memorable identity over a strictly technical product name. Specific sweep range, stage count, and control layout for this particular circuit aren't confirmed from available sources, consistent with how sparsely documented many small-batch boutique releases tend to be.
What stands out
“Simple Sam is a small boutique pedal builder whose Faze-It Phase, as the name suggests, is a phaser pedal, sweeping notch filters across the frequency spectrum to create the classic swirling modulation the format is known for”
— from the listing
“Small independent pedal builders like Simple Sam typically differentiate themselves through personality and hand-tuned circuit character , and a playfully…”
— from the reviews
“Phasers as an effect category are forgiving to a small builder in the sense that the core circuit concept is well understood, letting a boutique maker focus energy on refining the sweep feel”
— from the reviews
“The playful spelling and naming convention fits a pattern common among small independent builders, prioritizing a distinctive, memorable identity over a strictly technical product name”
— from the listing
“The standout strength of small-batch phasers from independent builders is often a hand-tuned sweep character distinct from mass-produced alternatives”
— from the community notes
- phaser
- modulation
- simple
- hand tuned circuit character
- frequency
- sweep feel
- notch
- filter
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Simple Sam Faze-It Phase is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- Funk
- Rock
Amps that pair well with the Simple Sam Faze-It Phase
Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head
amplifier
12% matchMarshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Bassman Combo Amp
amplifier
12% matchWhat Fender Bassman Combo Amp brings here leans toward crunchy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the Simple Sam Faze-It Phase
ZVEX Fuzz Factory
Zvex
8% matchWhat ZVEX Fuzz Factory brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
8% matchPaul Cochrane Timmy's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Carl Martin Headroom
Carl Martin
6% matchKeep Simple Sam Faze-It Phase's modulated voice out front: Carl Martin Headroom goes after Simple Sam Faze-It Phase in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Catalinbread Belle Epoch
Catalinbread
6% matchRun Catalinbread Belle Epoch after Simple Sam Faze-It Phase in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Simple Sam Faze-It Phase — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Boutique & premium upgrades
Rotosound RKH1 The King Henry Phaser
Rotosound
64% similarityShared character: phaser, filter, modulation
MXR Phase 100
MXR
57% similarityShared character: phaser, modulation, stage
Cordovox PH-8
Cordovox
54% similarityShared character: phaser, filter, modulation
Artec SE-VPH Vintage Phase Shifter
Artec
52% similarityShared character: filter, modulation
Carl Martin Two Faze
Carl Martin
52% similarityShared character: phaser, modulation, alternative
Fender Waylon Jennings Phaser
Fender
51% similarityShared character: phaser, stage
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Tone City Summer Orange
Tone City
69% similarityShared character: phaser, filter, modulation
Digitech DOD Phasor 201
Digitech
58% similarityShared character: phaser, simple, stage
Ibanez PH Mini
Ibanez
58% similarityShared character: phaser, modulation, simple
Heavy Metal FX HMFX Phase Riot Factory Second
Heavy Metal Fx
52% similarityShared character: phaser, modulation, alternative
Roland Corp US PH-3 Phase Shifter
Roland
51% similarityShared character: phaser, simple, stage
W-LM Phased Out
W-LM
50% similarityShared character: phaser, modulation
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Simple Sam Faze-It Phase?+
The closest matches in character are the Tone City Summer Orange, the Digitech DOD Phasor 201, the Ibanez PH Mini. Boutique upgrades: Rotosound RKH1 The King Henry Phaser, MXR Phase 100, Cordovox PH-8.
What pairs well with the Simple Sam Faze-It Phase?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head, Fender Bassman Combo Amp, ZVEX Fuzz Factory — Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Simple Sam Faze-It Phase cost?+
Around $48.80 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).