View and download dunlop mxr m101 phase 90 manual online. Unfollow mxr phase 90 script to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Wiring diagram p90 readyfortransfer printed circuit board layout for. Equivalent circuit diagram for an operational amplifier. Battery operation or with optional ac adapter sold separately. Mxr csp099 phase 99 music pedal pdf manual download. Jun 10, 20 the mxr m101 phase 90 is still the sound of phasing in a guitar effects pedal. The 1974 handwired model can be true bypassed with the help of this post. The resistor to change the level is the 150k which connects between the collector and base of the pnp transistor.
Dunlop mxr csp099 phase 99 directions for use pdf download. There is no denying the importance and popularity of the mxr phase 90. I tried using a nearly matched quad of 2n5457s vgs measured between 0. There was a transitional period in which some phase 90s. Grab a piece of eddies magic with the mxr evh 90 a collaboration between eddie van halen and dunlop manufacturing that represents an updated. Works well with guitar, bass, keyboards, and vocals. I attached a pdf layout that includes a wiring diagram, parts list and a scale. There was a transitional period in which some phase 90s with script logos had box logo circuits, and vice versa. Help with repairing old mxr script phase 90 music electronics forum. Grab a piece of eddies magic with the mxr evh 90a collaboration between eddie van halen and dunlop manufacturing that represents an updated. Since its inception in 1972, the mxr phase 90and just about every other variation of this pedal from mxr including the phase 45, script and block logo phase 90s, phase 100 and evh phase 90has been the most sought after and widely used phase shifting pedal among guitarists.
We consistently create the best selling picks and analog electronics, and carry a large line of accessories that set industry standards in their respective fields. This product has been playeddemoed in store, used to make promotional materials, or returned in great condition. Thanks to stephen giles for sending some documents to make this project possible. The phase 90 is a phaser guitar pedal designed by keith barr in 1974.
Mxr phase 90 modifications by douglas kovach march 28th 2015 how it all began. The mxr micro amp circuit can be divided into two blocks. Phase 90 circuit board revisions the pedal custom shop. Output impedance mxr phase 90 specifications input impedance 1 m. Mxr evh phase 90 eddie van halen phase pedal classic phaser pedal with eddie van halens signature frankenstein guitar look, and new script switch the mxr eddie van halen phase 90 pays its tribute to the legendary guitarist who first rocked our ears on his debut album in 1978. Mxr phase 45 mxr phase 100 nobels phd oberheim ps1 pearl ph03 telraymorley pfapfv univox microfazer vox 1900 reverb analog anderton stage center reverb danelectro 9100 reverb unit fender 6g15 reverb unit fender fr ss reverb unit premiermultivox m 90 reverb unit supro reverb unit ring modulation dan armstrong green ringer gretsch.
This simple and reliable design that uses only 1 opamp and 1 potentiometer will boost the guitar signal up to 26db, giving a clean flat frequency response. May 03, 2017 the evh 90 will give you the same great spacey swirls and hypnotic warbles that made the phase 90 famous. This combined with the other switch in the up position yields a hairy, gnarly phase sweep. Hand wiring and hand selected matching transistors work together to bring back the same mesmerizing, smooth modulation as the original. For more than four decades, the mxr phase 90 has been a mainstay on the pedal boards of millions of players around the globe. I decided on a gig last weekend that i was going to look for mods since my phase 90 a modern one red circuit board seemed to be eating a fair amount of low frequency information when it was on it was okay for soloing but really sucked some tone out of the low notes. The most common commercial phase shifters stop with four stages such as the mxr phase 90, univibe or six stages mxr phase 100. But for this excercise, make sure the circuit board in your. Mxr phase 90 analysis new updates pedalshield uno arduino guitar pedal.
Knob varies speed from subtle to fast, watery warble. For over four decades, the mxr phase 90 has been a mainstay on the pedal boards of millions of musicians around the globe. Phase 90, both in current socalled block logo and evh version is quite superior phase pedal out there, just look at professional users list. Would removing these resistors change the output lev. The phase 90s appeal laid the foundation for mxrs business. The mxr trademark is now owned by jim dunlop, which continues to produce the original effects units along with new additions to the line. Download mxr phase 90 schematic free bargainsiteli. First let me state for the record that though i have often heard of and read about the mxr phase 90, the brand name was not on my list of coveted vintage pedals to.
Utilization the configuration of the mxr phase 90 couldnt be easier. View and download dunlop mxr csp099 phase 99 directions for use online. It doesnt matter whether the genre is rock, metal, alternative, jazz, worldbeat, or if the instrument is guitar, bass, keys, vocals, or strings. Univibe, depth knob, scipt, vibrato and unity gain duration. The layout is very similar to the original mxr layout. It just has a single knob to control the speed of the phaser. The phase 90 was the first pedal sold by mxr and helped launch the company in 1974. Mxr diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. I used switches because i had limited internal space to work with. Unfollow mxr phase 90 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Honoring van halens history with the phase 90, mxr gave eddie a signature version of the effect.
We chose to use this layout since the 741 ics seem to be part of the magic sound of the old script logo version. This version has r28 mounted on the circuit board and also switch from six opamps to three tl062 dual opamps. Mxr phase 90 circuit, power supply, input stage, phase shifting stage, mxr phase. First let me state for the record that though i have often heard of and read about the mxr phase 90, the brand name was not on my list of coveted vintage pedals to own. Its not likely to ever be an heirloom, but is a great working tool. Mxr s contribution to phase shift effects was the highquality, small size and reliability of the stompbox, in contrast with previous models that tended to be dodgy, bulky and noisy. Mxr csp026 handwired 1974 vintage phase 90 pedal w 4 cables. Free mxr diagrams, schematics, service manuals schematics. The phase 90 looms large in mxr legendnot just because its been a perennial best seller, but also because its the very first pedal the original mxr ever built.
If i were to do a rehouse into a 1590dd or a clone, id replace c11 with a sp12t rotary switch, leave position 1 open, position 2 at 0. Mar 24, 2017 the phase 90 looms large in mxr legendnot just because its been a perennial best seller, but also because its the very first pedal the original mxr ever built. This little orange box went on to become the sole icon of its effect category, and countless legendary riffs have benefitted from the sonic qualities of this pedal. The evh 90 will give you the same great spacey swirls and hypnotic warbles that made the phase 90 famous. Since its inception in 1972, the mxr phase 90and just about every other variation of this pedal from mxr including the phase 45, script and block logo phase 90s, phase 100 and evh phase 90has been the most sought after and widely used phase shifting pedal. Matlab as a physical model for the mxr phase 90 guitar ef fect pedal. Has anybody done the r28 or c11 and c12 mods to their phase 90. The mxr evh phase 90 was designed to pay homage to one of the most famous phase 90 users of all time. This post deals with the regular mxr phase 90 m101, revision e and f. It has a 14 inch input and a 14 input output and is the easiest pedal in the world to use no exaggeration. Looking at tonepads schematic, shouldnt sw1 of the script mod go to pin 6. Im sure everyone has an official mxr vintage script phase 90 schematic. Mxr advertises the phase 100 as a ten stage phaser andthe schematic verifies this.
I had 10 phase90s in different versions years of production and none of them sucked my tone. Todays mxr m101 phase 90 pedals are tweaked from the original. The mxr m101 phase 90 is an analog phase shifting guitar pedal. It does not apply to the evh phaser, custom shop script models with and without led, as they have a different type of circuit board. Complete with the red, white and black striped look of his frankenstein guitar, this version features contemporary appointments such as an led indicator and 9volt power supply option, as well as a script button, which enables the user to change between the sound of the vintage script logo. In 14, the mxr phase 90 phaser effect is modeled via a thorough circuit. It was the first product sold by mxr with great success. From picks to pedals and every accessory in between, dunlop manufacturing has been creating worldclass gear for musicians for over 50 years. Its hard to fathom tinkering with the utilitarian perfection of the phase 90a pedal so simple a halfwit bloodhound could conjure psychedelic magic with it. This is the original mxr phase 100 phase shifter replica known as p100. The longtime standard among phasers, the mxr phase 90 is on the list of many players and even more collectors. Effects heaven effect schematics mxr ibanez boss dod. Straight out of the box you get what is possible the easiest pedal to use.
Carefully recreated, this famous effect is available once again as the 1974 vintage phase 90. Mxr csp026 handwired 1974 vintage phase 90 phaser demo. Apr 14, 2015 mxr phase 90 modifications by douglas kovach march 28th 2015 how it all began. Schematics, pc board layout, semiconductor generic reference numbers. Due to obsolete optical parts, we no longer stock the pcb or kit for this project, but the information is still available below. Just let tone suck issues go away and be happy with this pedal. This is the original mxr phase 90 phase shifter script logo replica known. It also became the springboard for evolutions including the phase 45, phase 100, and the more recent phase 99. One of the straightest lines to subtly swirling and dizzyingly mangled phase tones is the venerable, elegant oneknob mxr phase 90. The mxr phase 90 is a phaser effects pedal introduced in 1972 by mxr. If you wish to buy a mxr phase 90, take a look and listen to the script logo and the vintage reissue pedals dont overlook the phase 45. The mxr phase 90 is renowned worldwide for its excellent phaser capabilities and its gift on fatness and new tonal possibilities for lead and rhythm tones. An rebuild of the script phase 90 even the pcblayout is the same. We have a long list of legendary and modernday superstars who all share a.
A short time later mxr introduced an updated version of the phase 90. The 4stage jfet module is based on the mxr phase 90 and features nos 2n5952 jfets and 4 separate single opamps. Mxr csp026 74 vintage phase 90 pedal demo sweetwater. It may be missing its original packaging or inserts or show very slight. Mxr phase45 mxr phase100 nobels phd oberheim ps1 pearl ph03 telraymorley pfapfv univox microfazer vox 1900 reverb analog anderton stage center reverb danelectro 9100 reverb unit fender 6g15 reverb unit fender fr ss reverb unit premiermultivox m90 reverb unit supro reverb unit ring modulation dan armstrong green ringer gretsch. The original model had a simple orange enclosure with a script style mxr logo. The part of the circuit where the actual phase shifting occurs is on its own separate module board, meaning you can change out the module to create completely different styles of phasing. Mxr m101 phase 90 phaser pedal demo sweetwater sound youtube. Physical modeling of the mxr phase 90 guitar effect pedal dafx.
Mxr phase 90 true bypass mod diagram picture the gear page. Mxr is a rochester, new york based manufacturer of effects pedals, cofounded in 1972 by keith barr and terry sherwood and incorporated as mxr innovations, inc. Its probably most famous for helping create eddie van halens brown sound on the first 2 van halen albums. The resistor to change the level is the 150k which. Mxr script phase 90 the script version of the phase 90 is probably the holy grail of phase shifters and was the first effect released by mxr in 1973. Some other changes include minor value changes throughout the circuit, modified bias circuit for easier calibration, and preemphasis and deemphasis capacitors. Mxr phase 90 script logo this is the original mxr phase 90 phase shifter script logo replica known as p90.
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