The Phoezar is a phaser and fuzz in one pedal, the first collaboration between Rare Buzz Effects and Spun Loud Effects. Premier Guitar described it as intended to offer psychedelic weirdness, built as an all-analog original circuit design and assembled by hand in Ohio and Washington. It was released on a Monday after more than two years of development, and at release it retailed for $149, available exclusively at spunloudeffects.com1.
What the Phoezar does
The pedal puts two classic-style circuits side by side in one box. On the right is a phase circuit based on the Phase 45, and on the left is a fuzz circuit based on the Bazz Fuss design1. Premier Guitar's news item described the combination as "an other worldly combination of classic fuzz and phase circuits"1.
The makers' aim, as Premier Guitar reported, was psychedelic weirdness across a wide range: "this new design lets players tour the galaxy of weirdness, from light distorted chorus to vibrating driven-to-the-hilt stun gun"1. In other words, the two circuits can be used gently for a subtle moving texture or pushed hard for an aggressive, saturated sound.
Controls and footswitches
Each side has its own footswitch and its own pair of controls, so the two effects work independently1.
| Side | Circuit basis | Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Phase (right) | Phase 45-based | Rate, Depth |
| Fuzz (left) | Bazz Fuss-based | Fuzz, Volume |
Separate footswitches activate each side independently, so you can run the phaser alone, the fuzz alone, or both together1. Premier Guitar noted that the four controls "give simple control" over the two circuits1.
Power and pedalboard fit
The Phoezar runs on a standard center-negative 9V power supply only1.
The Phoezar is an all-analog original circuit design, assembled by hand in Ohio and Washington1. It is available exclusively at spunloudeffects.com, where it retails for $1491.
For crowded boards, the pedal uses a small footprint 125B enclosure, which Premier Guitar noted is for easy addition to tight pedalboards1. That makes it a compact way to add both a phaser and a fuzz without giving up two pedal spaces.
Availability and price
The Phoezar was released after more than two years of development as the first collaboration between the two makers1. At release it retailed for $149 and was available exclusively at spunloudeffects.com1.
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Questions
Can you use the phaser and fuzz of the Phoezar separately?
Yes. The Phoezar has separate footswitches, and each one activates its side independently, so you can run the phaser alone, the fuzz alone, or both together. The phase side is based on a Phase 45 circuit and has rate and depth controls, while the fuzz side is based on a Bazz Fuss circuit and has fuzz and volume controls.
Is the Phoezar an analog pedal?
Yes. Premier Guitar describes the Phoezar as an all-analog original circuit design, assembled by hand in Ohio and Washington. It combines a Phase 45-based phase circuit with a Bazz Fuss-based fuzz circuit in one enclosure.
Where can you buy the Phoezar?
At the time of its release, the Phoezar was available exclusively from spunloudeffects.com, with a retail price of $149. It was the first collaboration between Rare Buzz Effects and Spun Loud Effects.
Does the Phoezar fit on a crowded pedalboard?
Yes. The pedal uses a small footprint 125B enclosure, which Premier Guitar notes is intended for easy addition to tight pedalboards. It runs on a standard center-negative 9V power supply.
What power supply does the Phoezar need?
The Phoezar runs on a standard center-negative 9V power supply only. Use a supply with a center-negative plug, the same standard used by most pedalboard power supplies.
Sources (1)
- Rare & Spun Loud Launch The Phoezar: A Unique Effect, Premier Guitar, 2023-03-13