Thunderbird Club

[Miles_ONeal]

I have found phaser and chorus to reasonably subtle until some drive is applied. Even then, I wasn't that happy with results. For phaser chorus etc. I seem to get the best results with this.
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I was going to send my old Ross flanger to AnalogMan to see if it could be salvaged, but when I checked, he wasn't taking on such work. Anyone have any recommendations? (@Chucky Stiletti , you up for it?) I used to have a set of Ross schematics, but haven't seen them since we moved into this house (a good while back).

It quit working after a direct lightning strike at the last house.

 

[dagrev]

I haven't used the Whirlwind, but I do have the MXR '74 Script Phase 90, and while it's a cool pedal, it does strike me as pretty subtle. I may need to go back and try it again, as I haven't used it in a while, but I felt I wanted a bigger sound to it. I got it because I wanted the Pigs (Three Different Ones) sound, and it does that, it's just that it seems like a rather small sound. I might need a normal Block one, as those seem to be a bit more in your face, and while I think the Script works well on guitar, on bass it might just not be enough.

I DO want to try the Whirlwind though.

The phaser I'm currently on the hunt for is the Maxon Rotary Phaser PH-350, but damn are they hard to come by.

Try the Whirlwind for sure before you settle on one.

The old pre '84 Block and the '74 should sound just about the same. But during those years some components varied and even changed, both being 4 stage. The Dunlop Block 90s may sound different, the current 90s do sound different and not as expressive IMO. The Whirlwind seems to capture the old (real) 90s well from what I can tell from online samples. But the 90 just may not do what you're seeking, so something else my just be in order. Might look into the TCE Helix. Really flexible without dropping some serious bucks.

How badly do you want a Maxon?!!!
https://reverb.com/item/425370-maxon-ph-350-rotary-phaser

 

[PillO]

I was going to send my old Ross flanger to AnalogMan to see if it could be salvaged, but when I checked, he wasn't taking on such work. Anyone have any recommendations? (@Chucky Stiletti , you up for it?) I used to have a set of Ross schematics, but haven't seen them since we moved into this house (a good while back).

It quit working after a direct lightning strike at the last house.

As an absolute amateur:
Lightning strike - quite possibly something simple like the power supply section having a component burned. Could be an easy fix.
Schematics for old pedals are nearly as ubiquitous on the internet as watermelon pictures...

 

[PillO]

Try the Whirlwind for sure before you settle on one.

The old pre '84 Block and the '74 should sound just about the same. But during those years some components varied and even changed, both being 4 stage. The Dunlop Block 90s may sound different, the current 90s do sound different and not as expressive IMO. The Whirlwind seems to capture the old (real) 90s well from what I can tell from online samples. But the 90 just may not do what you're seeking, so something else my just be in order. Might look into the TCE Helix. Really flexible without dropping some serious bucks.

How badly do you want a Maxon?!!!
TC Electronic Blood Moon | TonePedia | Reverb

These can be had very cheap.
https://reverb.com/item/425370-maxon-ph-350-rotary-phaser

4 stage phaser, all analog, much like the old MXRs. I think these were discontinued (along with the rest of the line) and sold off quite inexpensively and are still available cheap.

 

[D.M.N.]

Try the Whirlwind for sure before you settle on one.

The old pre '84 Block and the '74 should sound just about the same. But during those years some components varied and even changed, both being 4 stage. The Dunlop Block 90s may sound different, the current 90s do sound different and not as expressive IMO. The Whirlwind seems to capture the old (real) 90s well from what I can tell from online samples. But the 90 just may not do what you're seeking, so something else my just be in order. Might look into the TCE Helix. Really flexible without dropping some serious bucks.

How badly do you want a Maxon?!!!
https://reverb.com/item/425370-maxon-ph-350-rotary-phaser

Pretty badly. Maybe not $330 badly though...

 

[dagrev]

These can be had very cheap.
TC Electronic Blood Moon | TonePedia | Reverb

4 stage phaser, all analog, much like the old MXRs. I think these were discontinued (along with the rest of the line) and sold off quite inexpensively and are still available cheap.

I looked at that those initially. But some of the comps on youboob moved me in another direction, originally to the MXR 95. I likely has the vintage phaser that is one of the settings in the Helix.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I was going to send my old Ross flanger to AnalogMan to see if it could be salvaged, but when I checked, he wasn't taking on such work. Anyone have any recommendations? (@Chucky Stiletti , you up for it?) I used to have a set of Ross schematics, but haven't seen them since we moved into this house (a good while back).

It quit working after a direct lightning strike at the last house.

sure, PM me sir.

 

[WillyW]

First phaser I ever tried was a small stone, stopped spending money on em after trying it.

 

[WillyW]

Monday

 

[JJR58]

Go see it...

Then buy it; BUY IT!

I so wish, dollars very scarce at the moment.

 

[Butcherboy]

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Been in a pissy mood the last few days because of 21 NR delays.

just got an email 20 minutes ago…

I think just the one showed up, I knew I was next on the list

burgundy is still next year….

…..burgundy is here….

 

[Bassmike62]

YAY!

3-peat ?

 

[PillO]

I so wish, dollars very scarce at the moment.

Put it on a credit card,
Spend you child(ren)'s college fund,
Mortgage your house,
Mortgage a relative's house,
Start turning tricks,
Rob a bank...

There are many alternatives (not all recommended).

 

[PillO]

I think this audience is the right demographic to find this hilarious.

 

[Bassmike62]

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I think this audience is the right demographic to find this hilarious.

ha ha ha ha !!!!!!!

 

[PillO]

Happy Tubesday!

A little progress report - I played through 5 songs. The fourth was starting to get a bit sloppy and the fifth was noticeably sloppy. But it is progress. Fretting is getting easier!

 

[Bassmike62]

Happy Tubesday!

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A little progress report - I played through 5 songs. The fourth was starting to get a bit sloppy and the fifth was noticeably sloppy. But it is progress. Fretting is getting easier!

Good to hear !

 

[WillyW]

Happy Tubesday!

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A little progress report - I played through 5 songs. The fourth was starting to get a bit sloppy and the fifth was noticeably sloppy. But it is progress. Fretting is getting easier!

I can help you with those pesky frets…

 

[PillO]

I can help you with those pesky frets…

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Where did you get a picture of my doctorin' tool?

 

[dagrev]

First phaser I ever tried was a small stone, stopped spending money on em after trying it.

The Phase 90 and the Small Stone seem to be the most loved over the years. The SS is two stage IIRC (like a Phase 45) but apparently sounds great. Don't think I ever used one.