The mxr m107 phase 100 is a phaser pedal that is designed for use with electric guitar. 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. With 10 stages of programmable phase shifting, the mxr m107 phase 100 guitar effects pedal features adjustable intensity for sweep width and notch depth. At my volts we recognise that you want simplicity and quality at a fair price. I plan to get it back to full working order and maybe do some small mods as well. Ive been searching all over the internet and havent found nothing really solid. View and download dunlop mxr csp099 phase 99 directions for use online. The ada final phase has 6 swept stages and two fixed stages. This 9v highquality power adapter is 100% compatible with the mxr effects pedal phase 90.
This product has been playeddemoed in store, used to make promotional materials, or returned in great condition. It can add a little phase to a signal or a lot depending on how you set it. Jan 22, 2016 comparing two recent manufacture last 1015 years anyway mxr block logo pedals. Since the 70s, the mxr phase 100 has produced a wider frequency sweep and. Mxr diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. With a single stomp, a phaser can send a jam on a new trajectory by massagingor torturingeven the simplest, most boneheaded lead or set of chords into something alien and uncommon. Just the voicing is different, regardless of 10 vs 4 stage modulations. With 10 stages of programmable phase shifting, the mxr m107 phase 100 guitar effects pedal features adjustable intensity for sweep width and notch depth controls provide for regeneration in 2nd and 4th position this big brother of the phase 90 offers a.
It has the block logo circuit, with feedback resistor and an added buffer stage on the circuit input, to avoid tone sucking. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. We have a long list of legendary and modernday superstars who all share a passion for our. The resistor you pull to get rid of the feedback and change the sweep is the red 22k at the top of the schematic. Its simply got three separate setting controls that includes manual, sweep frequency and sweep percentage, and overall mix level. Or a phase 90, and it can dial in tones unique to the phase 100 alone. I have recently compared it to the new mxr phase 90. 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. Controls provide for regeneration in 2nd and 4th position. Known as a signature sound on albums such as genesis trick of the trail, this soughtafter effect provides one of the warmest, fullest phases ever produced. This vintage 74 script, while having less modulation, has a smoother, richer, and cleaner tone. Better than a phase 90 as you can do much more with it. Free mxr diagrams, schematics, service manuals schematics. We created several and we have redrawn some schematics that were already available on the internet for readability or ease of use these needed an easiertoread format, corrections or part identifiers. The position of the peaks and troughs of the waveform being affected is typically modulated so that they vary over time, creating a sweeping effect. This delivers 4 different types of sounds, from the pronounced phase 90 swoosh to the mellower and subtler phase 45.
It is the one that started it all and is the one to get if you have a few extra bucks to spare and want to add some affordable phasing to your pedalboard. But a lot of guitarists, this author included, cant imagine living without one. Mxrs system preamp ii m150 reverse engineering a schematic and uncovered mxr schematics of m140. Its more subtle and works better for me, because i dont need a very deep sounding phase unit. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. It was kind of supposed to be the next step up to the mxr phase 90 with more options, although ill say right off the bat that i dont think its best sound is as good as the best sound on the phase 90, although the 90 is of course simpler. Each of these pedals was crafted in the 70s, and they demonstrate tonal superiority over both the block text 70s versions and newer phase 100 reissue models.
This 9v highquality power adapter is 100 % compatible with the mxr effects pedal phase 90. The mxr phase 100 script pedal is a vintage phaser that set the standard for all following mxr phase pedals. Mxr make good roadworthy tough pedals which have stood the test of time and the phase 100 is built to last. Dec 18, 2008 mxr phase 100 ri mods by silver 18 dec 2008, 18. Since the 70s, the mxr phase 100 has produced a wider frequency sweep and swishing resonance feedback that blends well with many instruments besides guitar. If you go there and the printed circuit board looks like yours,you should be able to connect the wires to the right. Despite the rumors, it has absolutely nothing similar about it to their infamous phase 90. Tony banks used an mxr phase 100 on his rmi 368x electra piano from 1974 later he inserted this effect, as well as the fuzzbox, into the electras panel.
Myvolts 9v power supply adaptor compatible with mxr phase 90. The classic phasing sounds of the 70s are not a problem, but eddie van halen liked to spice his legendary lead sound especially on the early records with an mxr phaser. Together with the decent phase 90, which was only equipped with a speed controller, the phase 100 is probably the vintage phaser effect. Mxr csp099 phase 99 music pedal pdf manual download. This mxr effects pedal phase 90 power supply meets regulations and is great value given it includes electrical noise reduction and heat reduction and over voltage damage. A short time later mxr introduced an updated version of the phase 90. I also owned a mxr m108 10 band eq and it was the best eq i had. The mxr micro amp circuit can be divided into two blocks. When i scoured the web trying to find one, nothing turnedup. The 4stage jfet module is based on the mxr phase 90 and features nos 2n5952 jfets and 4 separate single opamps. A greatsounding phase shifter used by the likes of eddie van halen unchained and many others.
Here is a list of the schematics that are exclusive to this site. The boostoverdrive and boost pedals are the first offerings in the series produced by mxr, featuring the unique sonic stamp of legendary designer bob bradshaw. Due to obsolete optical parts, we no longer stock the pcb or kit for this project, but the information is still available below. Mxr and custom audio electronics founder bob bradshaw two names that have shaped the tones of the worlds greatest guitarists join forces to bring you a dynamic new line of pedals. Otoh, i tried the reissue mxr microflanger a month ago and it was lifeless. Comparing two recent manufacture last 1015 years anyway mxr block logo pedals.
This version has r28 mounted on the circuit board and also switch from six opamps to three tl062 dual opamps. The 4stage jfet module is based on the mxr phase 90 and features nos 2n5952 jfets. I have a reissue phase 90 and it sounds pretty good. One of the straightest lines to subtly swirling and dizzyingly mangled phase tones is the venerable, elegant oneknob mxr phase 90. Two stages are needed to create a notch, so the phase 100 should be a 6 stage phaser. You can also toggle the script mode, which makes it sound softer and more lush. This is the preamp which i have used for about 30years in my main stereo system. 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. Fixed stages do contribute to the overall phasing effect. It was the first product sold by mxr with great success.
Phase 90 circuit board revisions the pedal custom shop. This one uses 3 dual vactrols for the phasing as opposed to jfets in the phase 90. The mxr phase 100 represents the stateoftheart in phase shifting. From picks to pedals and every accessory in between, dunlop manufacturing has been creating worldclass gear for musicians for over 50 years. People clip out r28 the feedback resistor on to make them sound closer to the script logo versions. Its pretty straight ahead in terms of the parameters that it has to offer, although some of them arent typical for a phaser. Im a fan of mxr pedals, and the phase 95 does not disappoint.
The original model had a simple orange enclosure with a script style mxr logo. Mxr phase 45 has 1 notch, phase 90 and univibe have 2 notches and phase 100 uses 3 variable notches. Myvolts 9v power supply adaptor compatible with mxr phase. How it compares to the original or the script logo reissues, no idea. There was a transitional period in which some phase 90s. Try to pick up a 70s unit though, and youll be looking at prices that make brand new custom shop phase 90s sweat. Unlike the mxr phase 90, this model allows you to select 4 different phase circuits. The mxr m107 phase 100 has a broad spectrum of tones with its 10stage analog circuit.
Mxr m101 phase 90 phaser pedal phase effects pedal for guitar, bass, and keyboards the mxr phase 90, the wildly popular phase pedal, has found its way into the rigs of guitarists as wide ranging as eddie van halen. 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. The phase 90s appeal laid the foundation for mxrs business. Mxrs contribution to phaseshift effects was the highquality, small size and reliability of the stompbox, in contrast with previous models that tended to be dodgy, bulky and noisy. View and download dunlop mxr m101 phase 90 manual online. Pedal manufacturers are not in the market to include components in their designs that serve no purpose. Mxr csp026 74 vintage phase 90 pedal demo sweetwater. Some other changes include minor value changes throughout the circuit, modified bias circuit for easier calibration, and preemphasis and deemphasis capacitors.
Right off the bat i found the mxr m110 auto phaser easy to use. Ive opened the pedal and found a small trimpot inside,well thats a start. Thanks to stephen giles for sending some documents to make this project possible. For this purpose, phasers usually include a lowfrequency oscillator. 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. 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 youre looking for a great sounding phaser pedal without shelling out a ton of money, then the mxr phase 100 is the pedal for you. It also became the springboard for evolutions including the phase 45, phase 100, and the more recent phase 99. Dunlop mxr csp099 phase 99 directions for use pdf download. The mxr m101 phase 90 is still the sound of phasing in a guitar effects pedal.
Schematics, pc board layout, semiconductor generic reference numbers. A phaser is an electronic sound processor used to filter a signal by creating a series of peaks and troughs in the frequency spectrum. Ive just bought a fairly old block logo phase 100, which has clearly seen better days. It is the first selfcontained unit which offers programmable phase shifting through independently adjustable speed and intensity controlsk the fourposition intensity control allows for adjustment of sweep width, and also provides regeneration of the processed signal. Featuring a highly coveted handwired circuit board and simple yet nuanced controls for speed and intensity, the mxr phase 100 block is one of the originators of the phasing effect. The phase 90 was the first pedal sold by mxr and helped launch the company in 1974. Looking at the schematic, i really dont get why there are four extra stages which arent modulated by the lfo, as these will not contribute anything to the phasing effect. The resistor to change the level is the 150k which connects between the collector and base of the pnp transistor. One of the straightest lines to subtly swirling and dizzyingly. The phase 90 has had a capacitor clipped for a psuedo script mod, but is not really restored to the true script. The phase 90 is a phaser guitar pedal designed by keith barr in 1974. They are quite different but i much prefer the phase 100. All with a warmth and clarity that vintage mxr pedals are known for.
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