MXR Phase 90 bass demo/review

rob_thebassman · #1 07-08-2011, 11:12 PM

seen as there isn't many bass demos of this pedal I thought I'd do a demo and a review (in description) of the MXR Phase 90.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJpNc8b8JA0

Apologies for bad bass playing

bassplayerbob · #2 07-08-2011, 11:22 PM

Good demo. I like the effect you have at 11:00 the best.

rob_thebassman · #3 07-08-2011, 11:28 PM

thanks man

I like to have the speed at 10 or 11

king_biscuit · #4 07-09-2011, 09:19 AM

The Phase 90 really sounds great with bass! Thank for posting.

cybersnyder · #5 07-09-2011, 09:56 AM

Love the Phase 90 with bass. I ended up going with the EVH 90 because the Script mode sounds less "phasey" and works better with some things I like to do. If you want to get adventurous, the C11/C12 R28 mod makes it even more liquid:

Erik's Corner*-*MXR Phase 90 Mods

Easy to do, but you can't easily back out of the change which removes two capacitors and one resistors. Making the mod can be done with a Leatherman, undoing it takes a soldering iron.

rob_thebassman · #6 07-09-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cybersnyder

Love the Phase 90 with bass. I ended up going with the EVH 90 because the Script mode sounds less "phasey" and works better with some things I like to do. If you want to get adventurous, the C11/C12 R28 mod makes it even more liquid:

Erik's Corner*-*MXR Phase 90 Mods

Easy to do, but you can't easily back out of the change which removes two capacitors and one resistors. Making the mod can be done with a Leatherman, undoing it takes a soldering iron.

everyone to their own really, the EVH has script and block logo sounds

cybersnyder · #7 07-09-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rob_thebassman

everyone to their own really, the EVH has script and block logo sounds

Definitely not knocking the Phase 90. That's what I had for a long time until I ended up "giving" it away somehow, but that's a long story. I did the C11/C12/R28 mod and liked it. For it's replacement I ended up with the EVH just because of the switch and the ability to be less phasey at times. The Phase 90 is one of my favorite pedals.

rob_thebassman · #8 07-09-2011, 11:10 AM

defo I love my phase 90

**DosiYanarchy** · #9 07-09-2011, 04:22 PM

Ive tried the block and the script phase 90's - both work pretty well on bass, but I think the Script just has the edge for use on bass, probably for the reason stated above: less wet sounding.

rob_thebassman · #10 07-09-2011, 04:44 PM

afew times I have thought about replacing the block phase 90 with the EVH Phase 90. Really just abit more to spend for a script switch. I like the block but it'll be good to calm it down too

Crabby · #11 07-09-2011, 09:08 PM

I found the EVH was a little too thin and subtle but also found the standard block version to have just a tad too much boost when engaged at higher volume. I now own a 74 Script re-issue with the Analogman true bypass and added light mods and although its pretty fantastic, its doesn't put the big smile on my face that the standard block logo version does. For the price, the basic Phase90 is a great pedal for bass. Its not true bypass but has a very good bypass and there is no thinning or loss of low end when engaged.

rob_thebassman · #12 07-10-2011, 08:35 AM

and no noise when turning it on

4StringAxe · #13 07-10-2011, 08:43 AM

I use my Phase 90 alot, great pedal. I haven't used any of the other versions (EVH, etc) ... maybe someday. Having said that, I'll check out Rob's review. I started typing before I started listening ... lol.

rob_thebassman · #14 07-10-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 4StringAxe

I use my Phase 90 alot, great pedal. I haven't used any of the other versions (EVH, etc) ... maybe someday. Having said that, I'll check out Rob's review. I started typing before I started listening ... lol.

I'm very happy with mine and don't feel the need to try others.. yet. maybe if it breaks

4StringAxe · #15 07-10-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rob_thebassman

I'm very happy with mine and don't feel the need to try others.. yet. maybe if it breaks

Maybe if I could get my hands on a JetPhaser I'd replace the 90. But it works well for me and I have too many other effects I want to try and feed my addiction with lol.
Nice vid by the way

rob_thebassman · #16 07-10-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 4StringAxe

Maybe if I could get my hands on a JetPhaser I'd replace the 90. But it works well for me and I have too many other effects I want to try and feed my addiction with lol.
Nice vid by the way

thanks dude

I made it because there aren't any demos of it on bass, there's people playing with them but its not the same as showing what else it can do

I really like mxrs stuff I gunna have to invest in some more pedals

who knows I might try a more boutique phaser in future

heffe · #17 08-08-2011, 09:16 AM

I just bought a Phase 90. I went down to the guitar shop and after not seeing any "bass specific" phasers, I played 3 of the ones they had. The Ibanez wasn't really audible on the bass. The Boss sounded okay at first but I could tell I wouldn't be happy with it in the long run. I played both the EVH and the traditional Phase 90 and in the bass range, I couldn't tell much of a difference between the mods, but it could've been the room, setup, frequency range, etc.

So I eventually landed on the Phase 90, I think it did the best job, keeping the most tone, and after a discount was only 65 bucks, so win/win!

rob_thebassman · #18 08-08-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by heffe

I just bought a Phase 90. I went down to the guitar shop and after not seeing any "bass specific" phasers, I played 3 of the ones they had. The Ibanez wasn't really audible on the bass. The Boss sounded okay at first but I could tell I wouldn't be happy with it in the long run. I played both the EVH and the traditional Phase 90 and in the bass range, I couldn't tell much of a difference between the mods, but it could've been the room, setup, frequency range, etc.

So I eventually landed on the Phase 90, I think it did the best job, keeping the most tone, and after a discount was only 65 bucks, so win/win!

the EHV phase 90's script button makes it sound like the script (old) version of the phase 90, alot smoother and mid reduced than the block (current stock) phase 90

love my phase 90 really cuts through anything on bass

alec · #19 08-08-2011, 11:10 AM

I really got hooked on this video and other phaser demos, and I nearly dropped the cash for an EVH but then I decided to explore my MagicStomp. I haven't played with any other phasers so I can't compare, but it has some awesome phaser tones and about 10 parameters.

It's my new favourite effect for bass! So nice and chewy.

willerichey · #20 08-08-2011, 03:23 PM

I love the sound of the Phase 90 when it is on and even added a switch to go back and forth between the r 28 mod. It make's it a bit more subtle.

Though one thing I could not get past was the effect it had on my bass tone when it was in the signal chain. It completely killed my definition.

Any one else notice that?