Help me ID the year/value of this vintage MXR Phase 90

Robin Ruscio · #1 01-28-2013, 02:46 PM

Alright Phase 90 fans, what year is this from?

I bought it in 2004 at a shop and was told 70' but I'm not sure. It was as beat up then as it is now. It sounds different (better IMHO) than the new block models.

I had the power jack added so it can run without batteries. And the chicken knob is not original either, obviously, so don't let that throw you.

I just found something I prefer more and am going to sell this and wanted to get my details right. Any ideas what it might fetch?

bassgod0dmw · #2 01-28-2013, 03:00 PM

Between 77' and 84'

No LED means its an older one. Block lettered started in 1977, then production ceased in 1984 when MXR went out of business.

I know that's broader than you want, but the best I can do from a phone while sitting on a train.

Robin Ruscio · #3 01-28-2013, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassgod0dmw

Between 77' and 84'

No LED means its an older one. Block lettered started in 1977, then production ceased in 1984 when MXR went out of business.

I know that's broader than you want, but the best I can do from a phone while sitting on a train.

Thanks, very helpful!

Any idea of what this is worth? I can go to ebay now I guess and see for myself.

bassgod0dmw · #4 01-29-2013, 06:54 AM

Not currently, no. I paid $75 for one back in 1997 or so that was in worse shape cosmetically but was all original.

There might be a date code on the pot so you can narrow down the year a little better.

Robin Ruscio · #5 01-29-2013, 04:45 PM

I dated the pot to '78. Now for sale in classifieds.

Thanks again for your help.