Rebirth of a classic
The
seventies were an amazing time, as bell-bottoms, chains and afros
dominated the fashion scene and the swoosh and swirl of phaser effects
were everywhere on the radio. From the guitar work of David Gilmour,
Brian May and Eddie Van Halen to the trail-blazing keyboard stylings of
Steely Dan, Herbie Hancock and Paul Simon’s Richard Tee, it seemed like
everyone was incorporating phasers into their sound.
Of all of
the designs available during that time period, one phaser pedal stood
apart from the others due to its flexibility, sound quality and
addition of fuzz sounds, and it was immediately adopted by funk bass
pioneer Larry Graham as the core of his modulated sound with both Sly
and The Family Stone and his own Graham Central Station.
The Warm
Audio Jet Phaser is a hyper-authentic recreation of this famous pedal,
accurate from the gooey swirl of the audio circuit to the look and feel
of the enclosure, except that it’s true bypass and far more affordable
and reliable than vintage units!
The Jet Set
The
Jet Phaser contains six modes, with two labeled "PHASE" and four
labeled "JET". The two PHASE modes produce traditional phasing effects,
with the first having moderate modulation depth for more subtle sounds,
and the second having increased depth for more exaggerated results.
However,
the similarities to normal phase pedals end there. The four JET modes
engage the "jet" (or fuzz) effect, and that's when things get seriously
fun!
There are four fuzz/phase combinations:
- Bright fuzz/shallow phase
- Bright fuzz/deep phase
- Dark fuzz/shallow phase
- Dark fuzz/deep phase
When
the JET modes are active, the pedal's output level is controlled by
the JET LEVEL knob. This enables you to set up the JET modes as a
boost, if desired—which could be perfect for solos!
Creative Control
The
Jet Phaser also features a RESONANCE control that's available in all
six modes, allowing you to dial in varying amounts of filtered sci-fi
craziness. Additionally, you get creative control of the modulation
rate: the SLOW RATE knob allows you to set the main modulation speed,
but hitting the FAST/SLOW foot switch always kicks the rate up to the
maximum speed possible. It’s a cool design, because the change from fast
to slow ramps up and down gradually like an organ’s rotary speaker.
Unlike most phasers, the Jet Phaser can actually get “in-between” speeds
by continuously hitting the FAST/SLOW foot switch like organ players
do!
The Jet Phaser’s true bypass operation makes it easy to
incorporate into any rig, and the fact that it runs at 18V gives it
high headroom and pristine audio quality (it can be powered with the
included 18VDC adapter or two 9V batteries). We already know it'll
sound great on guitar, bass, and keys, but don't let that stop you from
slapping it on a vocal track or a drum bus - use your imagination!
Technical Specifications
- Faithful recreation of the original “jet” phase circuit
- Uses premium components throughout, including carbon film resistors and film capacitors
- Six modes: JET (1–4), PHASE (1–2)
- EFFECT/NORMAL and FAST/SLOW foot switches
- JET LEVEL, MODE, RESONANCE, and SLOW RATE knobs
- Gradual rate change when FAST/SLOW switch is pressed, simulating a rotary cab
- 1/4" Input (INST) and Output (AMP) jacks
- DC ADAPTER/BATTERY switch
- Rugged steel chassis with attractive wooden side panels
- Powered by two 9V batteries or 18V DC adapter (included)