Final Phase
The A/DA Final Phase is a true sonic marvel, a pedal that blends the gritty allure of distortion with the captivating swirl of a vintage phaser. Designed by the legendary Lee Powell in 1977, this pedal's origins are steeped in analog innovation, harnessing the unique properties of Vactec opto-coupled resistors to create a phase shift circuit unlike any other. What sets the Final Phase apart is its "one knob" distortion, which maintains a constant output level even as you dial in more grit. This ingenious design allows you to explore a vast spectrum of distortion tones without fear of unwanted volume jumps, making it an indispensable tool for both rhythm and lead playing. But the real magic lies in the phaser circuit, which David Gilmour himself was instantly enamored with upon first hearing it. The original design's "high-Q" sound, achieved through the use of Vactec components, imparts a mesmerizing, three-dimensional quality to your tone, transporting your guitar into a psychedelic realm of shimmering, undulating textures. While the initial production run was short-lived, the Final Phase was soon updated with a more stable, switched-capacitor design that preserved the signature phaser character while expanding the sweep range. This revised version went on to grace the pedalboards of countless guitarists, cementing the A/DA's place as a true icon of the analog era.
