Electro Harmonix Nano Small Stone

A phaser with a classic character, now a pedalboard staple

The Small Stone is a pedal that fits within the great tradition of analog phasers: a modulation effect that creates a sensation of rotation and wave, ranging from subtle shimmer to a very marked sweep. It is appreciated for its balance between depth and clarity, with a "liquid" sound that easily integrates into an effects chain, whether you're looking for subtle phasing or a clearly defined sonic signature.

Who the Small Stone is for and the styles it excels in

The Electro-Harmonix Small Stone suits both beginner guitarists (simple controls, immediate results) and experienced musicians seeking a musical analog phaser. In blues and rock, it provides movement close to a rotary speaker effect when the Rate is finely adjusted. In country, it adds a light modulation that "seasons" arpeggio playing and chicken pickin'. In metal and hard rock, the Color switch delivers a more aggressive swoosh reminiscent of a "jet plane," ideal for riffs and leads.

In the studio, it is excellent for widening a track and bringing life to rhythm guitars. Live, its compact format and true bypass make it easy to integrate on a pedalboard, placed before or after distortion depending on the desired texture.

Controls, modes, and design: efficiency above all

The Small Stone gets straight to the point: a Rate potentiometer controls the modulation speed, from very slow (broad, relaxed sweep) to very fast (sharp, nervous effect). The Color switch affects the circuit's feedback, enhancing the swirling sensation, accentuating the peaks and dips in the spectrum, and making the effect more present in the mix. Regarding integration, the true bypass preserves your signal when the pedal is off, and the mono format is perfectly suited to most guitar setups.

The die-cast chassis is designed to withstand the rigors of transport, rehearsals, and concerts while maintaining a compact footprint on the pedalboard.

Sound signature

The Small Stone's sonic signature is characterized by a thick and smooth phasing with a continuous, "liquid" sense of movement. At low speeds, you get a wide modulation ideal for widening chords, creating a rotation sensation, and thickening a rhythm without drowning it. Increasing the Rate makes the effect more expressive, almost percussive, and it can turn into a very marked swoosh on saturated sounds.

The Color switch significantly changes the pedal's personality: in standard mode, the sound remains soft and easy to place; in Color mode, the feedback adds bite and a more intense swirl, perfect for making the modulation stand out in a band or for creating more psychedelic textures.

Technical specifications

Effects	Chorus / Flanger / Phaser	Type	sector
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Grey

Circuit	analog	External power (optional)	9.6V DC 200mA adapter (not included)
Bypass	true bypass	Dimensions	4.5 x 2.75 x 2.1 inches (approximately 114.3 x 69.9 x 53.3 mm)
Audio	mono	Consumption	10mA
Battery power	9V battery included	Required voltage	9V (battery) or 9.6V DC via adapter