Boss PH-2 Super Phaser Black Label MIJ

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Boss PH-2 Super Phaser – 1986 Black Label

Condition

This effect pedal is in Excellent condition, with scattered chips, scuffs and signs of use and age on the exterior. There are signs of a prior leak in the battery cavity (pictured). This does not impact sound or functionality. We replaced the rubber screw grommet, thoroughly cleaned and tested the unit with a 9v battery and compatible power supply. All functions are operational. Build date of April 1986. The original packaging and instructions are not included. This unit requires a BOSS ACA power supply or a 9V battery. Have questions about powering Boss ACA 12v pedals? Message us!

Professor’s Notes

The PH-2 is peak MIJ Boss: a phaser that doesn’t just swoosh — it adds real depth and motion and makes the guitar feel bigger, like the whole rig is breathing in time. Mode I gives you that classic, chewy sweep; Mode II gets deeper and stranger without losing the note. If you think you “don’t like phasers,” this is the one that usually changes minds.

Professor’s Tips

• Set-and-forget classic: Mode I, Rate ~10–11 o’clock, Depth ~1–2 o’clock, Res ~9–10 o’clock for that chewy, musical movement that never steals the part.
• The PH-2 secret sauce: use Resonance sparingly—it’s the difference between “expensive swirl” and “too much seasickness.”
• Make it sound huge (without sounding like an effect): slower Rate, higher Depth, lower Res. This is the “recorded guitar got wider” setting.
• For the wilder side: Mode II, bump Res a touch, and keep Rate slower than you think—this gives you that syrupy, almost rotary-leaning sweep without going cartoon.
• Placement: usually after dirt for the most controlled, studio-friendly swirl. Put it before dirt only if you want the drive to chew on the movement (cool, but easier to overdo).

Specifications

Power: Battery 9V (x 1) AC Adaptor: ACA-Series (ACA-120, Optional)

Current Draw: 20 mA max at 9V

Controls: RATE, DEPTH, RESONANCE, MODE

Others: Pedal Effect Switch (FET Electronic Switch

Jacks: INPUT, OUTPUT, AC adaptor

Phase shift: 12 steps, 2160 degrees

LFO Speed: 14 sec - 100m sec

Residual Noise: Less than -80dBm (IHF-A)

Maximum Input Level: -5dBm

Gain: Unity

Input Impedance: 1M Ohm

Output Load Impedance: More than 10K Ohms

Minimum Operating Input Level: -60dBm at 250Hz

Dimensions: 70(W) x 55(H) x 125(D) mm, 2 3/4(W) x 2 3/16 (H) x 4-15/16(D) inches

Weight: 400g/14oz