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ELECTRO HARMONIX 1978-79 SMALL STONE V2
Please note, the pedal on the left has sold - the one on the RIGHT is still for...
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Please note, the pedal on the left has sold – the one on the RIGHT is still for sale in this listing
We’ve got two hard to find 2nd version small enclosure EH Small Stone Phaser pedals for sale in perfect working order (price is per pedal).
Dating from 1978-79 – these beauties are over 30 years old. Both in reasonable condition for vintage EH pedals and of course built like a tank (made in USA).
Both are very good-sounding examples – we’ve had many Small Stones, and some are better than others – these both have that richness and depth that’s hard to beat whether used on guitar, keys or synths – incredible on string synths and Rhodes/Wurli…
It can be powered by 9v battery (new Duracell Procell fitted) or EH power supply (not included – or tested with a power supply, but it works perfectly with a 9v battery).
There are a fair few scuffs and scratches as you’d expect from a vintage EH pedal (please see detailed photos below) – plenty of mojo.
These vintage pedals sound far superior to the reissues in our opinion.
The sought-after second version of the small enclosure Small Stone – possibly the best-sounding of all the various incarnations – and the model understood to have been used by Jean Michel Jarre on his landmark Oxygene album. It’s capable of a wide range of effects, from subtle and watery to thick and syrupy. We have tried most phaser pedals at some time (and own many vintage examples): there are some that can get close to an approximation of the Small Stone (the MXR Phase 100 for example), but none that quite nail ‘that’ sound. You will find yourself reaching for this pedal again and again. Sounds great on guitars, synths, Rhodes, Wurli, etc; it’s great for breathing analogue life into digital synths and samples. Famously used by Radiohead’s Johnny Greenwood and Jean Michel Jarre who used it on his string synths to get that Oxygene sound.
See below for website review and YouTube demo (with thanks to the uploader).
From Guitar Geek:
This cute little one knobber is probably one of the
most recorded phasers of all time. Forget what you’ve heard in the
past, because this is what a phaser really sounds like. It’s rich
milky swirl is instantly recognizable. A single knob effectively
mantains control over the Small Stone’s rate while a simple switch
takes care of two Color settings. The large well-placed rate knob
allows for easy rate adjustments while onstage. Slow settings in the
high color mode dial in subtle sweeps while fast settings in the high
mode gurgle with a hint of watery ring modulation. While these extreme
excursions are fun, the mellow settings are where the Small Stone’s
personality really shines through. All the classic Uni-vibe and Leslie
sounds are found here in all their smooth liquid-like glory. The sound
literally surrounds and absorbs your guitar signal and makes for a
wonderful experience.
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