We field a lot of questions about phasers here at the Tone Report Weekly and Pro Guitar Shop headquarters . This is understandable , as the phaser is a venerable and remarkably versatile modulation effect that is at home in many genres and musical contexts . The funny thing about these phaser inquiries , though , is that inevitably , after some hemming and hawing on the customer ’ s end and a few probing questions on our part , it comes to light that the customer really wants a Phase 90 , but for various reasons has a gnawing feeling that they should really be buying something fancier , more complex , or more expensive instead . With all of the phaser options available now some indecisiveness is to be expected , but we always say that if you want a Phase 90 , just get a Phase 90 , dude .
The beauty of the MXR Phase 90 is both in its signature sound and in its rugged , idiot-proof simplicity . It ’ s one of those products that was essentially perfect from the moment of its inception , finding immediate favor beneath the feet of guitarists working in all realms of the music world since its 1974 release . Its warmth and musicality has had a lot to do with this , as has its affordability and minimalist control
DON ’ T MESS WITH PERFECTION
THE MANY FACES OF THE PHASE 90 >>
BY : JAMIE WOLFERT
We field a lot of questions about phasers here at the Tone Report Weekly and Pro Guitar Shop headquarters . This is understandable , as the phaser is a venerable and remarkably versatile modulation effect that is at home in many genres and musical contexts . The funny thing about these phaser inquiries , though , is that inevitably , after some hemming and hawing on the customer ’ s end and a few probing questions on our part , it comes to light that the customer really wants a Phase 90 , but for various reasons has a gnawing feeling that they should really be buying something fancier , more complex , or more expensive instead . With all of the phaser options available now some indecisiveness is to be expected , but we always say that if you want a Phase 90 , just get a Phase 90 , dude .
The beauty of the MXR Phase 90 is both in its signature sound and in its rugged , idiot-proof simplicity . It ’ s one of those products that was essentially perfect from the moment of its inception , finding immediate favor beneath the feet of guitarists working in all realms of the music world since its 1974 release . Its warmth and musicality has had a lot to do with this , as has its affordability and minimalist control
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