Fionn Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Just had the nice surprise of finding an old cheapo Rocktek phr -01 phaser that belonged to a guitarist I knew with about 15 years ago. So, I've been experimenting. As a phaser it's nothing special on its own, but it does wonderful things post-distortion, and pre-envelope filter. It sounds huge. especially with the distortion. I'm surprised at how clean and thick it sounds. It is a little loud however, and the build quality is awful. Just posting as I love this crappy wee pedal now. You can buy these on the bay as cheap as chips. Go on! for the price of three pints you can have yourself a wee gem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 just had a look on ebay, they are cheap aren't they? I have a Pearl 80s phaser and its analogue heaven! Sounds loads better than myt guitarists MXR. Is the Rocktek 9v battery only or can you power em with a multi plug (ie fueltank)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Hooray for cheap, awesome effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 My first pedal was a rocktek distortion! They are powerable (a real word?) with a standard 9v psu though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Aye, I power it with a standard (boss type) 9v psu. so it works on the daisy chain. It takes 9v battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 [quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1339224376' post='1685463'] just had a look on ebay, they are cheap aren't they? I have a Pearl 80s phaser and its analogue heaven! Sounds loads better than myt guitarists MXR. Is the Rocktek 9v battery only or can you power em with a multi plug (ie fueltank)? [/quote] sell me the pearl ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Just raising this thread again 'cos I recently picked up a Rocktek Phaser on ebay and agree with the OP. Sounds good enough on it's own and really animates distorted tones. I also rate the Chorus - put it this way - I had one years ago that was stolen from my car and now have two. Also have the Flanger but not so keen on that preferring Arion Stereo Flanger. On the construction - I don't have a problem with the construction. I wouldn't say it was at all poor - decent thickness of material / decent screws etc. Switches never failed though not gigged much. Decent pots / knobs. Plastic cased pedals may be an issue from a screening pov but can't see if they are shielded on the inside. If you can pick some up at a good price then I'd recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 one of my first pedals, back in the mid 80s, was a Rocktek Flanger. Sounded great with my Vesta Fire distortion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I had a Rocktek compressor, It was crap. Pleased to read the phasers are much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcapener Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 More Rocktek love here! My first pedal was their Flanger and i've never found one i like since. I find it has a real vocal quality to the effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I forgot that I also have Rocktek '6 Band EQ' (100Hz - 3.2kHz bands) and 'Bass EQ' (80Hz to 2.6kHz bands). No problems. The only real issue I see with the build quality is with the plastic battery cover which also bears the pedal name. The plastic 'push' clip can rather easily break off so some pedals have covers which don't clip in or are missing. I might put the Flanger up for sale on here (missing battery cover btw) if anyone interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_g Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I just dug out my old rocktek distortion havent tried it in years will have to give it a go! also got an arion stereo phaser that was in a bag of gear that i havent used in probably 15 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Let us know what you think of the Arion Phaser. The stereo dry/wet option on Arion pedals is nice. As it happens I have the Arion OverDrive pedal which offers either a direct or 'soft' version of the effected signal on the second output. Some people seem to really rate this pedal. Not my thing for either guitar or bass though so up for sale if anyone interested. Must get around to listing some stuff for sale as picked up a good few pedals recently and need to sort out what to keep. and what to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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