Looking for a new phaser....

BrutherBill · March 28th, 2008, 12:55 PM

I have your basic run of the mill Phase 90, and I like the way it sounds, but I don't like its bypass. So it sits in a TB loop with a few other pedals. I basically use a little phase here and there depending on my mood...

I'm gradually going to do away with everything that's not TB (not the topic of discussion here) and do an overhaul of my pedalboard. Before I pose this one to TGP, I figured you guys are more on my level.

I'm thinking about going with a Red Witch Moon Phaser OR a Retro-Sonic Phaser.

I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience with those or if they'd want to recommend something else. I've seen all the videos and clips online, I'm just wondering if anyone has any opinions or feelings on these (or others) in the real world.

Thanks!

TB72 · March 28th, 2008, 02:57 PM

If you're the least bit handy with a soldering iron, I'd recommend the BYOC phaser. Tonewise and feature-wise, it's in the same ilk as the Retro Sonic, but you'll save a bit of $$$.

I built mine a little over a year ago, and it has been a mainstay on my pedalboard ever since.

Later...

Guitarzan · March 28th, 2008, 04:29 PM

Didn't someone recently post admiration for the Dunlop Custom Shop reissue of the MXR Phase 90, 100 or something?

guit30 · March 28th, 2008, 05:16 PM

Sorry,
thought you said Flanger, check out the mp3s on this Hartman Flanger

http://www.hartmanelectronicstore.co...3&productId=24

JIm

Del Pickup · March 28th, 2008, 07:57 PM

I've got a Red Witch Moon Phaser and think it's a great pedal.

Extremely versatile cos it's not just a phaser but also has settings for tremolo and a unique tremo-phase setting.

You can get everything from univibe settings, rotary speaker, to almost helicopter tremolo out of this pedal.

Very well made and looks like it will stand the test of time. I've had mine for 2 years now and never had a problem - touch wood that this will continue for years to come. Although, if anything did happen I live not far from where they're made so it wouldn't be the end of the world for me!!

BrutherBill · March 28th, 2008, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TB72

If you're the least bit handy with a soldering iron, I'd recommend the BYOC phaser. Tonewise and feature-wise, it's in the same ilk as the Retro Sonic, but you'll save a bit of $$$.

I built mine a little over a year ago, and it has been a mainstay on my pedalboard ever since.

Later...

TB - You know, I was thinking about the BYOC. I haven't soldered since high school but I was decent back in those days. I don't suppose you have any clips floating around...?

Thanks

BrutherBill · March 28th, 2008, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guit30

Sorry,
thought you said Flanger, check out the mp3s on this Hartman Flanger

http://www.hartmanelectronicstore.co...3&productId=24

JIm

I've seen that Hartman Flanger and it is a beauty. Between you and me, I'm looking to save a little space on my pedal board and if I decided to add a flanger, this would be on the short list.

BrutherBill · March 28th, 2008, 09:46 PM

Del...

Thanks for the comment on the Moon Phaser...

A question for you, how much do you like the trem on this pedal. I use quite a bit more trem than phaser and if I could retired a second pedal off the board, it might help me justify the higher price.

Thanks...

markinlondon · March 28th, 2008, 10:37 PM

There are sound clips for the moon phase here. This is just the pedal I've been looking for and they're made right here in the next village down the coast. Talk about a small world.

ramseybella · March 29th, 2008, 12:11 AM

I have two Univox Micro Fazers that just are stunning sounding.
For under $100.00

franchelB · March 29th, 2008, 02:56 PM

I had the Boss PH3, and while it's a fine phaser...it was just "too much" for what I needed.
I'm thinking about getting MXR's EVH Phase 90.

Del Pickup · March 29th, 2008, 07:24 PM

BrutherBill,

I've read reviews which have suggested that some folk don't think the tremolo settings on the Moonphaser are particularly good but I think that they're perfectly fine and pretty versatile.

I have a DRRI which again I find has some very nice settings but again some folk find this less than satisfactory.

So maybe I'm not critical enough of gear and any limitations it may have but being able to compare the Moon Phaser with the DRRI I think it's just as versatile (I also have an old Marshall Vibratrem pedal which I thought was pretty good on the trem settings - particularly at the price level).

At the end of the day, the Moon Phaser is, as I said before, a very versatile pedal. I bought it primarily as a Univibe clone to give me some rotary-like tones and it does this very well. So, that together with phaser and tremolo options all in the one medium sized metal box is not bad going! And it's very well built as well.

FrankB · March 29th, 2008, 10:02 PM

small stone Nano, EXCELLENT PHASER

Professor SourTone · April 3rd, 2008, 06:17 AM

Phase 45 (more atmospheric phaser than the 90) If you don't like the bypass, a new switch is easier than building a clone.

The first series DODs are also very good phasers. I like the red 401, but theyre all nice in their own way..

March 28th, 2008, 12:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
BrutherBill Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 35 Posts: 194	Looking for a new phaser.... I have your basic run of the mill Phase 90, and I like the way it sounds, but I don't like its bypass. So it sits in a TB loop with a few other pedals. I basically use a little phase here and there depending on my mood... I'm gradually going to do away with everything that's not TB (not the topic of discussion here) and do an overhaul of my pedalboard. Before I pose this one to TGP, I figured you guys are more on my level. I'm thinking about going with a Red Witch Moon Phaser OR a Retro-Sonic Phaser. I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience with those or if they'd want to recommend something else. I've seen all the videos and clips online, I'm just wondering if anyone has any opinions or feelings on these (or others) in the real world. Thanks! __________________ --BB 3 tele's and counting

March 28th, 2008, 02:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
TB72 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 483	If you're the least bit handy with a soldering iron, I'd recommend the BYOC phaser. Tonewise and feature-wise, it's in the same ilk as the Retro Sonic, but you'll save a bit of $$$. I built mine a little over a year ago, and it has been a mainstay on my pedalboard ever since. Later... __________________ Why is easy-listening music so hard to listen to?

March 28th, 2008, 04:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Guitarzan Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hotlanta, GA Posts: 896	Didn't someone recently post admiration for the Dunlop Custom Shop reissue of the MXR Phase 90, 100 or something? __________________ Set an eye on 'em Amos. Make it count, son.

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guit30 Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Abington Age: 55 Posts: 387	Sorry, thought you said Flanger, check out the mp3s on this Hartman Flanger http://www.hartmanelectronicstore.co...3&productId=24 JIm __________________ DOD FX80B Compressor Hartman Compressor Jim's Country Reviews www.geocities.com/guit30

March 28th, 2008, 09:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
BrutherBill Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 35 Posts: 194	Del... Thanks for the comment on the Moon Phaser... A question for you, how much do you like the trem on this pedal. I use quite a bit more trem than phaser and if I could retired a second pedal off the board, it might help me justify the higher price. Thanks... __________________ --BB 3 tele's and counting

March 28th, 2008, 07:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Del Pickup Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 612 5 Photos	I've got a Red Witch Moon Phaser and think it's a great pedal. Extremely versatile cos it's not just a phaser but also has settings for tremolo and a unique tremo-phase setting. You can get everything from univibe settings, rotary speaker, to almost helicopter tremolo out of this pedal. Very well made and looks like it will stand the test of time. I've had mine for 2 years now and never had a problem - touch wood that this will continue for years to come. Although, if anything did happen I live not far from where they're made so it wouldn't be the end of the world for me!!

March 28th, 2008, 10:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
markinlondon Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wellington, NZ Age: 48 Posts: 426	clarity There are sound clips for the moon phase here. This is just the pedal I've been looking for and they're made right here in the next village down the coast. Talk about a small world. __________________ Helping to invent english country dance guitar since 1981.

March 29th, 2008, 12:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
ramseybella Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Santa Fe New Mexico Posts: 1,044 48 Photos	I have two Univox Micro Fazers that just are stunning sounding. For under $100.00

March 29th, 2008, 02:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
franchelB Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Irving, United States of Texas! Age: 43 Posts: 1,862	I had the Boss PH3, and while it's a fine phaser...it was just "too much" for what I needed. I'm thinking about getting MXR's EVH Phase 90. __________________ Feel free to visit my homepage! http://www.myspace.com/francisbalagtas

March 29th, 2008, 07:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
Del Pickup Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 612 5 Photos	BrutherBill, I've read reviews which have suggested that some folk don't think the tremolo settings on the Moonphaser are particularly good but I think that they're perfectly fine and pretty versatile. I have a DRRI which again I find has some very nice settings but again some folk find this less than satisfactory. So maybe I'm not critical enough of gear and any limitations it may have but being able to compare the Moon Phaser with the DRRI I think it's just as versatile (I also have an old Marshall Vibratrem pedal which I thought was pretty good on the trem settings - particularly at the price level). At the end of the day, the Moon Phaser is, as I said before, a very versatile pedal. I bought it primarily as a Univibe clone to give me some rotary-like tones and it does this very well. So, that together with phaser and tremolo options all in the one medium sized metal box is not bad going! And it's very well built as well.

March 29th, 2008, 10:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
FrankB Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Havertown, PA. U.S.A. Posts: 738	small stone Nano, EXCELLENT PHASER __________________ http://www.myspace.com/frankbrigandi http://www.myspace.com/rotosonic If less is more, then I am going to give it my all, and do nothing.

April 3rd, 2008, 06:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
Professor SourTone Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London Posts: 258	Phase 45 (more atmospheric phaser than the 90) If you don't like the bypass, a new switch is easier than building a clone. The first series DODs are also very good phasers. I like the red 401, but theyre all nice in their own way..