Tonefactor Nebula Phaser

[GDSmithTX]

I've run across what seems like a good deal (~$70) on a Tone Factor Nebula, a two stage phaser pedal apparently similar to the MXR Phase 45.

I have a BBE Soul Vibe (with the older Stone Pimp graphic), and a) it's noisy and b) it's kinda muffled-sounding. I'm looking for something else to replace it for when I want a Gilmour/Trower sound. This pedal seems quite clear and not very noisy at all.

Opinions? Alternatives? I don't want to spend a lot of cash on something so specific that would get used like 3-4 times a month, when I get into the right mood.

 

[Help!I'maRock!]

I don't think it's a particularly good deal. You can get the DOD 201 RI for $50 used.

 

[GDSmithTX]

I don't think it's a particularly good deal. You can get the DOD 201 RI for $50 used.

Good tip on that, thank you! Checked out the John Bohlinger and Andy from PGS demos and I'm sold. Had just the right amount of "chewy" vs "transparent" ... sounds perfect for Trower's "In This Place," one of my favorite cosmic blues songs. Made an offer for one on Reverb.

This is exactly why I asked!

 

[Chad]

If it sounds anywhere near as good as the Nebula IV, then snag it.

 

[Help!I'maRock!]

If it sounds anywhere near as good as the Nebula IV, then snag it.

The original Nebula was a 2 stage phase. The IV was a 4 stage phase.

 

[Chad]

The original Nebula was a 2 stage phase. The IV was a 4 stage phase.

So it can sound 2 less good than the IV, that's still pretty good.

 

[Help!I'maRock!]

So it can sound 2 less good than the IV, that's still pretty good.

The original Nebula is the only pedal I ever sent back to Brad. Just wasn't for me. But, it's a good clone made at a time when DOD wasn't making them.

 

[Chad]

The original Nebula is the only pedal I ever sent back to Brad. Just wasn't for me. But, it's a good clone made at a time when DOD wasn't making them.

I liked the IV much better than the one knob Redux.

 

[Help!I'maRock!]

I liked the IV much better than the one knob Redux.

It was 2 better.

 

[GDSmithTX]

If it sounds anywhere near as good as the Nebula IV, then snag it.

Nebula IVs run over $140. Too much for even a great phaser, IMHO.

 

[Chad]

Nebula IVs run over $140. Too much for even a great phaser, IMHO.

If you are patient, you can find them for $80 or so.

 

[Chad]

Nebula IVs run over $140. Too much for even a great phaser, IMHO.

I forgot, the best part of the IV is that it has a level control. Most phasers I have tried don't have one and there usually is a little volume drop when you kick one on.