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Topic: Phasers? |
Nicholas Scott
From: Norfolk, VA USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2018 5:31 am
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Anybody have a recommendation for a phaser effect pedal? I was thinking of adding that effect to my steel setup. Looking to get the sound that Luke is getting in this tune.......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pn-WIju3EE
I've been looking at the MXR Phase 95.
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks! |
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Craig A Davidson
From: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2018 5:44 am
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I use an MXR phase 90. One knob,one switch, orange case. |
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Stu Schulman
From: Ulster Park New Yawk (deceased)
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Posted 24 Aug 2018 6:35 am
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DOD _________________ Steeltronics Z-pickup,Desert Rose S-10 4+5,Desert Rose Keyless S-10 3+5... Mullen G2 S-10 3+5,Telonics 206 pickups,Telonics volume pedal.,Blanton SD -10,Emmons GS_10...Zirctone bar,Bill Groner Bar...any amp that isn't broken.Steel Seat.Com seats...Licking paint chips off of Chinese Toys since 1952. |
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Daniel Haymore
From: Nashville, TN
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Posted 24 Aug 2018 6:45 am
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My favorite is a black russian EHX small stone. The new ones are good too, and priced very reasonable. I like the MXR phase 90 on guitar but not as much for steel as the small stone. I haven't tried the 95.
The Earthquaker Devices Grand Orbiter is really good, but more expensive than the EHX or MXR.
I would recommend the Small Stone all things considered but there are several good options. |
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Karen Sarkisian
From: Boston, MA, USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2018 6:46 am
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I am looking at phasers myself and would love to find a good one with a blend knob. _________________ Emmons, Franklin, Mullen |
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Bill A. Moore
From: Silver City, New Mexico, USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2018 7:15 am
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I use one of these for guitar, (usually for Waylon tunes), never tried it yet on lap or pedal steel. (I haven't sorted through everything it will do!)
http://www.bossarea.com/boss-ph-3-phase-shifter/
"It's got so many levers, I don't know which one to lever, and which one to lever alone" |
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Chris Bauer
From: Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2018 7:21 am
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Lots of great phasers out there and it’s going to come down to a combination of the sound you’re after and what else is in your signal chain. Phasers can sound really different in combination with other pedals.
I have a Phase95 which I love for the versatility. The downside for me is that while it sounds great after light overdrive, it sounds awful after heavier distortion - at least that’s the case with my rig. YMMV. |
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Daniel Haymore
From: Nashville, TN
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Posted 24 Aug 2018 7:38 am
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Chris Bauer wrote: |
Lots of great phasers out there and it’s going to come down to a combination of the sound you’re after and what else is in your signal chain. Phasers can sound really different in combination with other pedals.
I have a Phase95 which I love for the versatility. The downside for me is that while it sounds great after light overdrive, it sounds awful after heavier distortion - at least that’s the case with my rig. YMMV. |
I agree, I have a rabbit hole fx phaser that is the best i've heard with overdrive/distortion, but to me isn't quite as good on clean tones as my small stone. |
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Nicholas Scott
From: Norfolk, VA USA
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Ron Funk
From: Ballwin, Missouri
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Posted 24 Aug 2018 12:47 pm
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Vintage Electro Harmonix Small Stone |
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Lee Baucum
From: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 24 Aug 2018 2:22 pm
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Nicholas- Thanks for posting that link.
I didn't know phase shifters were back in vogue.
I need to get out more often! _________________ Lee, from South Texas - Down On The Rio Grande
There are only two options as I see it.
Either I'm right, or there is a sinister conspiracy to conceal the fact that I'm right.
Williams Keyless S-10, BMI S-10, Evans FET-500LV, Fender Steel King, 2 Roland Cube 80XL's,
Sarno FreeLoader, Goodrich Passive Volume Pedals, Vintage ACE Pack-A-Seat |
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Pete Burak
From: Portland, OR USA
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Donny Hinson
From: Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 25 Aug 2018 4:28 am
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I used a Phase 100 for years when I was playing more rock and alt-country. It's very intense, and worked pretty good with a Boss Tone, too! (Working in raucous bands requires more intense EFX.) Nowadays, I use subtler EFX, like the chorus in my amp, as the Phase 100 has a strength control, but not a real blend. |
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Ken Metcalf
From: San Antonio Texas USA
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Erv Niehaus
From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 7:51 am
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Pete,
There is a fellow building the LuckDuck Nu-Tron II phaser now, a direct copy of the Mu-Tron in a smaller configuration.
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Michael Brebes
From: Northridge CA
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 1:11 pm
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I still have my original Mutron Phaser from back in the early 70's. Nothing sounds as good. _________________ Michael Brebes
Instrument/amp/ pickup repair
MSA D10 Classic/Rickenbacher B6/
Dickerson MOTS/Dobro D32 Hawaiian/
Goldtone Paul Beard Reso
Mesa Boogie Studio Pre/Hafler 3000
RP1/MPX100 |
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John Billings
From: Ohio, USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 11:44 pm
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I have a dad mint Electro Lady Land that I do''n'tusr. I don use. _________________ Dr. Z Surgical Steel amp, amazing!
"74 Bud S-10 3&6
'73 Bud S-10 3&5(under construction)
'63 Fingertip S-10, at James awaiting 6 knees
'57 Strat, LP Blue
'91 Tele with 60's Maple neck
Dozen more guitars!
Dozens of amps, but SF Quad reverb, Rick Johnson cabs. JBL 15, '64 Vibroverb for at home.
'52 and '56 Pro Amps |
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Karen Sarkisian
From: Boston, MA, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2018 5:36 am
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I've heard good things about the TC Electronics Helix phaser. anyone using that one ? _________________ Emmons, Franklin, Mullen |
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Andrew Roblin
From: Various places
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Posted 28 Aug 2018 6:17 am
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I don't know much about phasers, but I LOVE Buddy's phaser sound on "You Are So Beautiful." I think he was playing through a the built-in phaser of a Peavey Session 500.
What pedals come close to that phaser sound? |
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Walter Killam
From: Nebraska, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2018 8:43 am
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I have the TC electronics blood moon. The feedback knob gives some additional depth and character. _________________ Mostly junque with a few knick-knacks that I really can't do without! |
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David Gertschen
From: Phoenix, Arizona
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Posted 28 Aug 2018 10:46 am
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Karen Sarkisian wrote: |
I've heard good things about the TC Electronics Helix phaser. anyone using that one ? |
Karen, I use the Helix and am very pleased with the sound.
Seems to have a lot of flexibility, although I only use the Vintage setting. Also true bypass switching which my old MXR and Electro Harmonix pedals don't have. |
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Asa Brosius
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Posted 28 Aug 2018 12:20 pm
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The visual sound oil can phaser sounds great, gets good reviews, and mostly, it's cheap, for what will almost definitely be an occasional use pedal. |
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