For over four decades, the mxr phase 90 has been a mainstay on the pedal boards of millions of musicians around the globe. Guitar effects pedals and the evolution of music part 1. The layout is very similar to the original mxr layout. Like other early mxr pedals, phase 100s with a script. It doesnt matter whether the genre is rock, metal, alternative, jazz, worldbeat, or if the instrument is guitar, bass, keys, vocals, or strings. The 74 vintage phase 90 is a recreation of the original pedal made famous by immortal bands such as van halen. When mxr went to the block logo, the circuits were the same as those of the scriptlogo versions. Mxr phase 90 script logo this is the original mxr phase 90 phase shifter script logo replica known as p90. Unfollow mxr phase 90 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The mxr csp105 vintage 75 phase 45 pedal reissues the rare little brother of the phase 90 to exacting specifications. First let me state for the record that though i have often heard of and read about the mxr phase 90, the brand name was not on my list of coveted vintage pedals to own.
There is no denying the importance and popularity of the mxr phase 90. Guitar effects pedals the history of guitar effects. Mxr phaser owners, please compare and contrast the 90. The mxr phase 90 is one of the most famous phase shifters ever created and found its way into the rigs of countless guitar legends over the last four decades. For more than four decades, the mxr phase 90 has been a mainstay on the pedal boards of millions of players around the globe.
Since its inception in 1972, the mxr phase 90and just about every other variation of this pedal from mxr including the phase 45, script and block logo phase 90s, phase 100 and evh phase 90has been the most sought after and widely used phase shifting pedal among guitarists. It also became the springboard for evolutions including the phase 45, phase 100, and the more recent phase 99. History of the mxr phase 90 effect pedal puzzlesounds. Along with the speed control there is a fourposition rotary switch that selects four different intensities, defined as preset waveform patterns. This runs on two 9volt batteries or an approved 18 inch power supply. The phase 90 was instrumental in creating the guitar tones on the early van halen records. Mxr custom shop csp105 vintage 75 phase 45 phaser guitar. With this beautiful reissue of the 45, mxr may coax this sweetsounding pedal into the limelight yet. Mxr s contribution to phase shift effects was the highquality, small size and reliability of the stompbox, in contrast with previous models that tended to be dodgy, bulky and noisy. Buy your mxr evh90 phase 90 guitar effects pedal from sam ash and receive the guaranteed lowest price. The mxr phase 90 is a phaser effects pedal introduced in 1972 by mxr history. Mxr owned mxr in 84, but they went out of business shortly thereafter, then regrouped and became art. From the hughes book, in the words of mxr founder and phase 90 creator keith barr later, founder of alesis. Honoring van halens history with the phase 90, mxr gave eddie a signature version of the effect.
The phase 90 is one of mxr s best pedals, and theyve made a limitededition evh version thats a musthave for any guitarist interested in replicating the sound of early van halen albums. In my opinion, mxr dunlop makes 2 pedals that every rock guitar player should have. Yes, i know this has been asked a million times, and yes ive read those other threads, but i wanted to ask now for some updated opinions, so please bear with yet another mxr phase 90 vs 100 thread. Wish you were here studio acoustic 12string guitar acoustic steel string guitar fender stringmaster twin neck pedal steel. I do have a script phase 100 and a script phase 45. The 45 is more mild phase that still gets some great sounds. Here is a list of the schematics that are exclusive to this site. We chose to use this layout since the 741 ics seem to be part of the magic sound of the old script logo version. A book could be written on the history of mxr, and it is not my intent here to share that long and fascinating story. The phase 90 s appeal laid the foundation for mxr s business. The mxr phase 45 phaser pedal is equipped with a bypass footswitch and a speed knob.
One of the straightest lines to subtly swirling and dizzyingly mangled phase tones is the venerable, elegant oneknob mxr phase 90. The mxr trademark is now owned by jim dunlop, which continues to produce the original effects units along with new additions to the line. Mxr is a rochester, new york based manufacturer of effects pedals, cofounded in 1972 by keith barr and terry sherwood and incorporated as mxr innovations, inc. The mxr m101 phase 90 pedal gives you classic phasing with variable speed control. A greatsounding phase shifter used by the likes of eddie van halen unchained and many others. The phase 90 was used on the first two van halen albums. Has anybody done the r28 or c11 and c12 mods to their phase 90. The first mxr effects pedal was the m101 mxr phase 90 phaser. The mxr brand languished in disuse for a decade or so before dunlop licensed the rights the the name. Maybe youd like an alist weighin on mxr pedals to really convince you, though. The phase 90 is a phaser guitar pedal designed by keith barr in 1974. Mxr innovations no longer exists as a corporate entity.
With 2 stages of phasing, the phase 45 guitar pedal offers up its subtle and musical voice via handmatched fets and a handwired circuit board. This little orange box went on to become the sole icon of its effect category, and countless legendary riffs have benefitted from the sonic qualities of this pedal. Hey graeme the script switch on the evh phase 90 changes the phasing from a mellow, subtle phaser when in to emulate the original script logo mxr phase 90 to a more full on, incubus style phaser when out the same as the reissue block logo phase 90. Colorsound mild boost with mxr phase 90 and delay rhythmouttro jam bridge pickup. The complaints about the mxr phase 90 were pretty pervasive, however, many recommended the phase 100. This little orange box went on to become the sole icon of its effect category, and countless legendary riffs. Mxr closed its doors, but the core products never fell out of favor. An additional feature with the evh model is the button that allows you to switch between the classic script logo circuitry and the more modern block logo sound, so its like getting two phasers in one package. Im certainly not an mxr historian but what i can offer is a first hand account of repairing and modifying these pedals. Phase 90 circuit board revisions the pedal custom shop. B uild a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door. Vary the speed from a subtle, long cycle to a fast, watery warble with endless vintage vibrations in between.
We consistently create the best selling picks and analog electronics, and carry a large line of accessories that set industry standards in their respective fields. It was the first of many brightly colored effects pedals that would find their way onto stages and into recording studios worldwide. No matter the genre or instrument, the phase 90 has been there through it all to add its distinctly lush voice to a musicians tone palette. It was the first product sold by mxr with great success. It gives you the ability to change the wave forms and the depth. The famous mxr phase 90 that was on many classic albums of the 70s and 80s. I read many posts on tdpri before i purchased my phaser about 6 months ago. Mxr custom shop csp101cl script logo phase 90 with led. This big brother of the phase 90 offers a broader range of sounds in a larger unit. He has also written two music industry books, how to get a. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at.
If thats the case, just take a look at the evh models. Mar 24, 2017 the phase 90 looms large in mxr legendnot just because its been a perennial best seller, but also because its the very first pedal the original mxr ever built. We have a long list of legendary and modernday superstars who all share a passion for our. Oct 20, 2010 but while the phase 100 became legendary at the feet of players like david gilmour, and the phase 90 colored eddie van halens early work, their more sedate cousin the phase 45 was something of a wallflower at the dance. While some modern phaser pedals offer you a slew of functions for crafting your phasing guitar sound, the phase 90 is famous for just keeping it simple. Add shimmer to lead passages or jetplane resonance to muted strumming. Complete with the red, white and black striped look of his frankenstein guitar, this version features contemporary appointments such as an led indicator and 9volt power supply option, as well as a script button, which enables the user to change between the sound of the vintage script logo. Like other pedals of the time, mxr pedals prior to 1981 did not have leds, ac adaptor jacks, or truebypass. We created several and we have redrawn some schematics that were already available on the internet for readability or ease of use these needed an easiertoread format, corrections or part identifiers.
Now ive seen hundreds of mxr phase 90s over the years and by far the most common request is for info on the script mod. Apr 14, 2015 mxr phase 90 modifications by douglas kovach march 28th 2015. The mxr phase 45, a milder version of the phase 90, followed, as well as a programmable version, the phase 100. Mxrs contribution to phaseshift effects was the highquality, small size and reliability of the stompbox, in contrast with previous models that tended to be dodgy, bulky and noisy. The original model had a simple orange enclosure with a script style mxr logo. They werent available for a while at the time i had money for one, so i bought a boss phase pedal instead, but only the mxr gets those van halen tones from what i know at least, aside from modeling. The phase 100 is similar to the famous phase 90 but with four different selectable wave forms.
The 100 has four different wave patterns and gets more intense sounds as well as what the 45 does. The phase 90 looms large in mxr legendnot just because its been a perennial best seller, but also because its the very first pedal the original mxr ever built. Jul 17, 2014 the phase 90 had only very minor changes over the years, and the dyna comp didnt change significantly at all. After all these years, does it still live up to the hype. Check out the mxr csp026 74 vintage phase 90 pedal demo page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. Mxr custom shop csp026 handwired 1974 vintage phase 90 pedal. The longtime standard among phasers, the mxr phase 90 is on the list of many players and even more collectors. The phase 90 was released in 1974, being the first effect pedal ever made by mxr, and it was a great market entry for them. Since its inception in 1972, the mxr phase 90 and just about every other variation of this pedal from mxr including the phase 45, script and block logo phase 90s. Such as the phase 90 and dyna comp, as well as modern pedals like the carbon copy and fullbore metal.
Hand wiring and hand selected matching transistors work together to bring back the same mesmerizing, smooth modulation as the original. The original versionavailable from the companys inception to the late 70spractically defined the classic phase shifter sound, and was heard on everything from hard rock to jazzfusion and funk hits. Im wondering if the phase 100 covers the territory of what. Aside from its classic orange casing, the phase 90 is instantly recognizable thanks to the unmistakable script logo. The phase 90 was the first pedal sold by mxr and helped launch the company in 1974. You dont have to buy the evh model, but you should at least get the phase 90. You dont have to buy the evh model, but you should at least get the phase 90 if you are thinking about putting a phaser on your pedal board. The phase 90s appeal laid the foundation for mxrs business. The first version came in the characteristic orange enclosure with the mxr script logo, and in 1977 it was replaced by the block logo the one you can see in the first picture in this post the production of the phase 90 went on until 1984, when mxr went bankrupt.
Mar 25, 2008 if the recent mxr phase 90 just doesnt do it for you, check out the mxr csp026. The phase 90 is one of mxr s best pedals, and theyve made a limitededition evh version thats a musthave for any guitarist interested in. The elusive vintage mxr phase 90 guitar pedal is at the top of the list for pedal collectors worldwide. Like other pedals of the time, mxr pedals prior to 1981 did not have leds. Carefully recreated, this famous effect is available once again as the 1974 vintage phase 90. Mxr csp026 74 vintage phase 90 pedal demo sweetwater. Includes a matched set of jfet transistors selected for the best sound possible. Includes all the parts and materials you need to build a phase 90 script logo version, including the pcb. It wasnt until near the companys end that they started using the dual op amp for the phase 90 and added an led to their pedals. Complete with the red, white and black striped look of his frankenstein guitar, this version features contemporary appointments such as an led indicator and 9volt power supply option.
Aint talking about love which relied on dunlops mxr phase 90 to help define his guitar sound on this and many of his classic recordings. I bought this pedal thinking i was going to get the classic phase tones heard on my favorite classic rock songs. Jim dunlop recognized this, and acquired and resurrected the mxr brand. The mxr evh phase 90 shifter is a limitededition version of the legendary mxr phase 90. With the twist of the rate knob, you can take the phase 90 s warm modulation from subtle, spatial shimmer to allout high velocity swooshing. Mxr phaser owners, please compare and contrast the 90 vs 100 in your experiences. This is the evh model of the phase 90 and it is unbeatable. If you wish to buy a mxr phase 90, take a look and listen to the script logo and the vintage reissue pedals dont overlook the phase 45. Its hard to fathom tinkering with the utilitarian perfection of the phase 90 a pedal so simple a halfwit bloodhound could conjure psychedelic magic with it. The phase 90 contributed to the unbelievable tones on eruption, aint talkin bout love, on fire, and atomic punk, plus many other timeless van halen tracks.
Jim dunlop acquired the mxr brand in 1987 and continues the traditional pedal line of original mxr classics that have come to define the brand. As usual, has the same quality and built like a tank ruggedness i have become accustomed to with mxr. A page for anyone who loves the sound of mxr s phase 90 and phase 100. For guitarists, that better mousetrap arrived in the early 70s when keith barr gave the world the mxr phase 90. Now you can grab a piece of eddies magic with the new mxr evh 90a collaboration between eddie van halen and dunlop manufacturing that represents a totally redesigned, updated. The phase 90 had only very minor changes over the years, and the dyna comp didnt change significantly at all.
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