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A Good Ol’ All-analog Phaser Fit for an Outlaw





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Arguably the originator of Outlaw country, Waylon Jennings was a restless sonic innovator. A phaser pedal was never far out of his reach during his classic 1970s and 1980s heyday. While he was famous for experimenting with almost every phaser stompbox available, the Fender Waylon Jennings Phaser encapsulates his stage and studio sound into a single box. This pedal provides a rich, full-sounding, and incredibly flexible all-analog phase effect, boasting a design inspired by Fender’s original 1970s-era 4-stage phaser circuit. A trio of control knobs familiar to any phaser aficionado ? Range, Rate, and Feedback ? allow you to run the gamut of phase tones, but Sweetwater guitarists find that things get interesting when you start experimenting with the 3-position stage switch and so-called “Sweet” switch. Whether you’re a die-hard Hoss devotee or simply seeking a do-it-all phaser to complete your rig, there’s no denying the sheer versatility and vintage-inspired tone of Fender’s Waylon Jennings Phaser.





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Versatile Phase and “Sweet” knobs





While the Waylon Jennings Phaser provides a wealth of Waylon-style sounds to choose from, this pedal’s Phase and Sweet knobs offer a remarkable degree of sonic versatility to cover just about any phaser application. First up, the 3-position Phase switch allows you to choose between 2-stage, 4-stage, or 6-stage phaser tones, making it a breeze to dial in everything from a subtle sweep to deep, throaty modulated madness. In comparison, a flick of the aptly titled Sweet knob instantly sends your tone to the so-called “sweet spot” of the phase. While the Sweet mode is engaged, the Waylon Jennings Phaser’s Feedback knob transforms into a blend control to precisely dial in the balance of your dry and wet tone.





Fender Waylon Jennings Phaser Guitar Effects Pedal Features:


All-analog phaser pedal, inspired by the legendary Outlaw country icon Waylon Jennings


Captures the vibe of Waylon’s funky phased-out country picking, but is also more than versatile enough for all manner of phaser applications


Phaser-standard Range, Rate, and Feedback knobs to dial in your tone


3-position Phase switch allows you to choose between 2-stage, 4-stage, or 6-stage phaser


Sweet switch instantly locks your tone into the phaser sweet spot while transforming the Feedback knob into a blend control


Heavy-duty metal chassis and 1970s-inspired Fender aesthetics


Top-mounted jacks for easy integration into a pedalboard


True-bypass switching keeps your tone pure when the pedal is disengaged