MXR Phase 90 vs EHX Nano Small Stone

Agito · #1 08-08-2009, 06:15 AM

You are going to kill me for asking this again, But i really need help.
I'm going to place my order soon and they have both the products in-stock.

Clips will be great, Opinions and you'r own SmallStone vs 90 experience.

Please TB Help me decide! (lol, just like- Please MTV Pimp my ride!)

Anyhow, Yeah i really need help, And sorry for asking this again.

Agito · #2 08-08-2009, 06:20 AM

I just read about the Small Stone volume loss (what the hell?)
I don't want no volume drop

I'm using a passive bass anyway grrr

Swift713 · #3 08-08-2009, 07:23 AM

Just get them both and return the one you love less.

Smurf-o-Deth · #4 08-08-2009, 07:41 AM

^ Truth.

Agito · #5 08-08-2009, 08:24 AM

If I HAD the money...

geribassist · #6 08-08-2009, 08:25 AM

I'd go for the Phase 90.

Agito · #7 08-08-2009, 08:33 AM

It says the Phase 90 adds a bit of overdrive
and the EHX has a sound loss problem

Can anyone confirm or deny those?

**Bryan R. Tyler** · #8 08-08-2009, 08:56 AM

I didn't notice any volume drop when I had a Nano Small Stone. The volume/depth of the low end fluctuates with it, but that's a function of any phaser that doesn't have a blend.

RCCollins · #9 08-08-2009, 08:58 AM

smurf just bough what would be MY recommendation in the classifieds for CHEAP - a Maxon PT-999. It's an awesome phase 90 clone with less noise, better bypass, and a frequency center trimpot on the inside (though you may need a jeweler's screwdriver to turn it) that makes it THE BEST one knob phaser for bass, hands down.

Agito · #10 08-08-2009, 09:17 AM

I'll go for the Small Stone most likely, BUT, I'm still willing to hear clips or more opinions please.
Thank you.

Swift713 · #11 08-08-2009, 10:03 AM

I had a phase 90 long ago. I mostly played it with guitar. It did have a pleasing sort of boost to it. I don't know if I'd call it overdrive. I liked it at the slowest setting but it would only cycle once like that on a sustained note and then the noise would take over. As I recall, it felt a little ungainly on bass whereas the (borrowed) Small Stone was a little more versatile thanks to the color switch. I liked the stone better for bass. I've played the nano a bit and it's exactly what I think of when I want a phaser.

Agito · #12 08-08-2009, 10:14 AM

This is a difficult decision

Can the Nano get the rates of thee Phase 90?
And i need someone to confirm the Small stone does not has the sound loss thing that i read

jetofuj · #13 08-08-2009, 10:28 AM

You think too much. Pedalboard is a constant change. Nobody can't tell you what would suit you best, only your own experience can. Buy one, try it and decided whether you like it or not. If not, sell it and buy another one.

fivestringgecko · #14 08-08-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan R. Tyler

I didn't notice any volume drop when I had a Nano Small Stone. The volume/depth of the low end fluctuates with it, but that's a function of any phaser that doesn't have a blend.

+1 to both

5sg.

fivestringgecko · #15 08-08-2009, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agito

This is a difficult decision

Can the Nano get the rates of thee Phase 90?
And i need someone to confirm the Small stone does not has the sound loss thing that i read

Give me a few minutes, I'll record something off/on with the Nano Small Stone..............

5sg.

Agito · #16 08-08-2009, 10:51 AM

Cool! Thank you very much!

fivestringgecko · #17 08-08-2009, 11:19 AM

Here you go, EHX Nano Small Stone clip!

Settings: Color switch up, Rate knob at about 2:00. Towards the end, I maxed out the rate knob so you could hear how fast it goes. As with any phaser (that I've played anyway

), you can hear it swirling even when you're not playing a note. I let it go a little bit at the end so you could hear it.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE: At the end you also hear a little of the 60hz hum from my MIM Fender Jazz's stock pickups (in between swirls from the phaser). The Nano Stone is not generating that sound. I probably should've recorded with a different bass, but it's Saturday morning, I'm lazy at the moment and that was the first bass I grabbed.

lol

5sg.

thedrummer · #18 08-08-2009, 11:27 AM

I have the Phase 90. It nails the Stranglehold and Have A Cigar bass tones, but also sounds cool with slap/pop techiques. It does not create any overdrive.

Agito · #19 08-08-2009, 11:58 AM

Wow! Thank you very much for the clip! I'm really really thankful.
I don't like the phaser overridin' the sound.

I believe i'll go for the 90, Though, If anyone willing to record quickly, Even in lame quality the phase 90 it will be great.

Agito · #20 08-08-2009, 12:25 PM

I need to place my order in 20 minutes cause it's weekend and so on
I'll worship whoever records a phase 90 sample!