SF10 SW EL L
FLA NG ER
The SF10 Swell Flanger
is one of the best of the
10 Series pedals. No one
knows why this model
was dubbed the Swell
Flanger, but my guess is
that it has something to do
with it being such a swell
flanger. Seriously though,
its circuitry, control set,
and overall behavior bears
quite a bit of resemblance
to Ibanez’s other, more
famous, flangers, the classic
FL9 and the somewhat
lesser-known FLL. Both of
these fine old analog BBD
modulators are known
for their rich tones and
versatility, including the
ability to conjure everything
from glassy, chorus-like
undulations to warm jet-
plane swoosh. The SF10
shares all of these traits. It
features controls for Speed,
Regenerations, Width, and
Delay Time, and offers quite
a bit of variation in tone,
from subtle to over-the-
top. It also has a handsome
enclosure painted in
instantly recognizable
“vintage Japanese flanger
yellow.” The SF10 can be
had from the usual auction
sites for between 50 and 70
dollars if you play your cards
right.
“. . .
KNOWN FOR
THEIR RICH
TONES AND
VERSATILITY
. . .”
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