The Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser is a Valco phaser pedal, currently around $49. Close alternatives include the Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser and the Wylde Audio WA90. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo and the Friedman BE-Mini Head.
Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser
Valco · pedal
The Valco Black Hole is an analog phaser pedal from the revived Valco brand, delivering warm, vintage-flavored phase modulation with a smooth, organic sweep. Voiced after classic phasers, it ranges from subtle shimmer to deep, vocal swirl, favored by players wanting characterful analog phasing for cleans, funk, and atmospheric tones.
- analog
- phaser
- organic
- shimmer
- subtle
- vocal
- funk
- musical
Price updated Aug 28, 2026
Genres the Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser is commonly used in
- Funk
- Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo
Mesa Boogie
18% matchPut Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7 stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Hughes & Kettner Coreblade for more high gain on top
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchPut Friedman Phil X Signature in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchRun mid-forward into EVH 000 for more high gain on top
Pedals that stack with the Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
20% matchWren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Greer Black Mountain
Greer
20% matchGreer Black Mountain layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Red Witch Titan
Red Witch
7% matchPut Red Witch Titan after Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser in the signal chain, clear of Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
7% matchPut EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath after Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser in the signal chain, clear of Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchCusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Crowther Prunes for more fuzzy on top
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchEarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Boutique & premium upgrades
T-Rex Sweeper 2
T Rex
78% similarityShared character: phaser, vocal, lead
MXR Phase 100
MXR
72% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, modulation
Walrus Audio Lillian Multi-Stage Analog Phaser
Walrus Audio
71% similarityShared character: phaser, vocal, subtle
Electro-Harmonix Small Stone
Electro-Harmonix
71% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, analog
MXR Script Phase 90 (LED)
MXR
69% similarityShared character: phaser, modulation
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Maestro
69% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, analog
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Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser
Spaceman
71% similarityShared character: phaser, vocal, subtle
Wylde Audio WA90
Wylde Audio
70% similarityShared character: phaser, voicing, subtle
Movall Audio MP-301 Van Golem
Movall Audio
67% similarityShared character: phaser, vocal, lead
Red Witch Deluxe Moon Phaser
Red Witch
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Alchemy Audio Phasor II
Alchemy Audio
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Outlaw Effects Phunnel Cloud
Outlaw Effects
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser?+
The closest matches in character are the Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser, the Wylde Audio WA90, the Movall Audio MP-301 Van Golem. Boutique upgrades: T-Rex Sweeper 2, MXR Phase 100, Walrus Audio Lillian Multi-Stage Analog Phaser.
What pairs well with the Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo, Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — Put Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain.
How much does the Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser cost?+
Around $49 (live listing price, updated Aug 28, 2026).