GEAR REVIEW
SPACEMAN EXPLORER DELUXE PHASER | Michael Hodge
KEY FEATURES
• Optical Photocell-based
Phaser Design
• 6 Stage Analog Sweeping
• 5 LFO Wave Shapes
Plus Manual Mode
• Expression Input for Sweep,
Speed & Manual Mode
• Vintage Vibe with
Jewel Lamp Indicators
Spaceman is a unique company out of Portland
Oregon, building one of a kind limited-run
boutique pedals. Each one is hand wired and
soldered, with a cool stamped serial number
plate attached to the backside. The first thing
you will notice on their website is that the
majority of their products are already sold-out.
Once these limited number pedals run out, the
prices go up on the open market. It’s a very
out of the box approach in this modern world
of mass outsourcing to China etc. The focus is
quality not quantity. They do dig up some spare
NOS parts from places unknown, but they’re all
built-by-hand to military specs right here in the
USA. The Explorer Deluxe Phaser is one of their
newest must have pedals. It’s an all-original
design, loosely inspired by such classics as
the MXR Phase 100, Mu-Tron Bi-Phase and
the Small Stone Phaser. Spaceman considered
their favorite things about each classic, and
came up with their own unique pedal design
that’s very distinct and musical.
an astronaut printed on the outside.
OUT OF THE BOX:
a White powder-coated body with an opaque
indicator, a Chrome body with red/blue jewel
The Spaceman pedals come with a cool This attention to branding and detail shows indicator and custom knobs, and finally the
presentation. The white cardboard box has that there is a lot of thought, pride and love coveted Copper body with an actual NASA
an astronaut on top, and stickers with serial put into each pedal. There are five different circa 1959 aerospace dimmable indicator,
numbers and logos adorning the four sides. case options for the Explorer Deluxe. They all and custom engraved knobs. On the Right
Inside are instructions, a 3-year transferable have the same engraved white on black vinyl side are the Input and Expression. The Output
warranty a face plate, but the five Aluminum enclosure and 9-24v DC Boss type power jack are on
Spaceman logo sticker, Rubber feet and a options are as follows: Silver aluminum body the left. The higher voltages will add increased
spaceman pin. The pedal comes wrapped in and Solid Black powder-coated body both headroom, mostly noticeable in the resonant
a space age silver metallic drawstring bag, with with a red/blue jewel indicator (shown above), control feature.
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card,
an
astronaut
sticker,
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