Spaceman Cadet Series Explorer Six Stage Phaser

The Spaceman Cadet Series Explorer Six Stage Phaser: Classic Analog Swirl with Modern Control

Vintage-inspired analog phaser with musical depth

The Explorer from Spaceman’s Cadet Series is a six-stage analog phaser that pays homage to the rich textures of vintage modulation while offering intuitive modern refinement. At its heart, this pedal captures the deep swoosh and complex harmonic movement that made classic phasers so integral to '70s and '80s electric guitar tones. Whether you’re crafting subtle movement or bold, psychedelic sweeps, the Explorer delivers unmistakable analog warmth with a musicality that feels organic under your hands.

Manual control and sweep blending options

What sets the Explorer apart is its flexible control layout. The Manual knob acts as a center frequency control when the Sweep is dialed down, enabling you to zero in on a fixed phase point for resonant notching effects. Turn up the Sweep, and you transition into lush, auto-sweeping modulation that’s rich with movement. Blend the two together to access textures that live between filter and phaser, creating expressive transitions that respond to how you play.

Rate and resonance shaping for wide modulation range

With dedicated Rate and Resonance knobs, the Explorer allows you to shape both speed and feedback response with ease. Dial in subtle, slow sweeps that gently color your signal or push the Resonance into regenerating peaks that bubble and chirp with animated complexity. The range of modulation speeds is highly usable across genres—whether you’re building spacey ambient layers or adding motion to rhythmic chording.

Toggle switch expands waveform character

A thoughtfully voiced three-way toggle lets you sculpt the character of your modulation sweep. Select from two sine wave modes or a more linear triangle wave response to tailor the feel of the phasing action. Each setting adds a different contour to the sweep, letting you shift from soft, liquid modulation to more defined phase notches depending on the musical context.

Compact footprint with handmade reliability

True to the Cadet Series ethos, the Explorer delivers boutique quality in a more streamlined format. Built by hand in Portland, Oregon with through-hole construction and no surface-mount components, it maintains the sonic integrity and serviceability that Spaceman is known for. The compact form factor makes it easy to integrate into any pedalboard, giving you high-end phase textures without the bulk.

Specifications

• Type: Six-stage analog phaser

• Power Requirements: 9VDC center-negative (not included)

• Current Draw: 35mA

• Switching: True bypass

• Construction: Through-hole components, no surface-mount parts

• Dimensions: Not specified

This effect pedal ships fully insured with signature required.