This is the original mxr phase 90 phase shifter script logo replica. Im fixing this evh phase 90 that i cant find a schematic for, its the model with lots of smd components on it. It has a slight volume boost, a bit more mid range and just a hint of break up, which doesnt work that well with cleans and mild overdrives. The regular phase 90 was a lot less expensive compared to the script ones. I just finished this one depth knob, script mod and during the build i found out that the schematic has a fault. If you buy the kit, the readytosolder printed circuit board rts pcb is.
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 phase 90 and the block logo phase 90. Hi, is the spst switch for the phase 90 script mod a on. Mxr m101 phase 90 dunlop reissue mxr custom shop csp001 variphase pedal phase 90 in wah housing mxr custom shop csp026 handwired 1974 vintage phase 90 dunlop reissue mxr custom shop csp099 phase 99 dual phase 90 mxr custom shop csp101s script phase 90 dunlop reissue. First up is the script logo phase 90 which gets its name from the elaborate script font used on the casing. The phase 90 takes you from subtle, spatial shimmer to allout high velocity swooshing with the twist of a knob. Original circuit design for smooth and lush 4stage phasing. Anyone interested in drawing a schematic of the new model of phase 90. The circuit is designed around a phase shifting stage with an input buffer to avoid tone sucking. Phaser the mxr vintage phase 90 comes in the classic script logo design. If you need to use a dedicated schematic package, as part of a pcb layout, then id also recommend gschem, part of the geda suite. The sound is as psychedelic as ever, continuing to provide the same phase shifted tone that made the phase 90 a favorite of eddie van halens. The mxr phase 100 represents the stateoftheart in phase shifting.
Each pedal was built to capture the best of the best, with more. 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. I paid a lot for it, but it was the cheapest vintage script box offering. Turns out all i had to do was put a pedal with a buffer boss in front of it and the problem went away. I know theres a million and one phasers out on the market but the phase 90 has a special place in my heart and i think this will bring it back onto the board. Mxr custom shop csp101cl script logo phase 90 with led. This is the original mxr phase 100 phase shifter replica known as p100. Sadly the one i wanted, script reissue with led and dc power jack, was pretty expensive. Often imitated but never duplicated, the elusive vintage script phase 90 is at the top of the list for pedal collectors worldwide. But for this excercise, make sure the circuit board in your. I bought a new mxr phase 90 pedal from the music store i work at. This is a clone of the script logo era phase90, only its about half the size.
We were able to use 3 dual op amps though, which sound just as good, along with a quad of nos 2n5952 jfets. Schematic diagram maker free download or online app. It has no led light, no power jack and is also not true bypass. In this step, an architect talks with the client to determine the project requirements and goals.
The 74 script re issue is a true re creation of the original phase 90 and is a lot more expensive. I hear the sound when in bypass mode and when activated and there is a slight difference in sound although not the phase effect. Select from a huge library of vector schematic diagram symbols that scale easily without quality degradation. 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. I dont know how but i stumbled across this thing call the script mod. The longtime standard among phasers, the mxr phase 90 is on the list of many players and even more collectors. Phase 90 circuit board revisions the pedal custom shop. Its not likely to ever be an heirloom, but is a great working tool. Carefully recreated, this famous effect is available once again as the 1974 vintage phase 90. In this project i implemented a simple software pwm code because i had needed an active pwm signal on pin 2, 4 or 6 only one is active at a time, for that i used timer2 module and i configured it with a prescaler of 18 which means the pwm signal frequency is about 7.
Free single phase and 3 phase electrical panel directories. Hi, is the spst switch for the phase 90 script mod a onoffon. This post deals with the regular mxr phase 90 m 101, revision e and f. Thanks to stephen giles for sending some documents to make this project possible.
And perhaps some written or video tutorial on how to use the software. Despite the rumors, it has absolutely nothing similar about it to their infamous phase 90. Mxr 90 phase, created using a pcb layout created by general guitar. The 4stage jfet module is based on the mxr phase 90 and features nos 2n5952 jfets and 4 separate single opamps. I desoldered the components from the first build and resoldered them into a new board, so maybe something was damaged. You can toggle between phase 45 and phase 90 and then between script vs non script. I own the analog man modded version of this which is modded to include a light, power jack and a true bypass switch. 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.
Apr 02, 2015 mxr script phase 90 the script version of the phase 90 is probably. The resistor to change the level is the 150k which connects between the collector and base of the pnp transistor. The phase 90 purists may not like it, but the working musician who wants the script sound and not the sterile block mxr logo phase 90 sound, then this pedal is for you. So recently i bought an mxr phase 90, the vintage 74 script model handwired with no true bypass and all. Mxrs 74 vintage phase 90 is loaded with classic tone. Page 1 m101 phase 90 92503016096 revb page 2 9volt and run another cable from the swoosh to chords nominal intput level 20 dbv ac adapter such as the dunlop phase 90s output jack to nominal output level 20 dbv works well with bass, keyboards ecb003ecb003eu or a dc brick. Mxr phase 90 block logo the current stock phase 90 has a very similar tone to its predecessor, with a thick creamy phasing and throb. Due to obsolete optical parts, we no longer stock the pcb or kit for this project, but the information is still available below. In situations like this, i use inkscape to make great looking schematic diagrams that show exactly what i want to show. Dec 31, 2017 sensored brushless dc motor control with arduino code. Features all throughhole components, and fullsized panel mounted hardware.
The mxr custom shop script phase 90 brings back the headroom and clarity of the original, along with its ultra warm and smooth phasing and reduced midrange swell. And it comes dressed in the original smooth orange paint job and script logo with an led and ac power jack, direct from the mxr custom shop. Looking at tonepads schematic, shouldnt sw1 of the script mod go to pin 6. An rebuild of the script phase 90 even the pcblayout is the same. For more than four decades, the mxr phase 90 has been a mainstay on the pedal boards of millions of players around the globe. Can anyone recommend me a free software that can help me to graphically represent a pseudoternary or binary phase diagram. 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. Hand wiring and hand selected matching transistors work together to bring back the same mesmerizing, smooth modulation as the original. I might accidentally switched the polarity once or twice in the past, but now im using a battery. However, it doesnt sound nearly as smooth as the script model. Bringing back the look and feel of the coveted phase 90 with the original script logo, the mxr phase 90 script reissue demonstrates vintage style with modern sensibilities. In contrast to the popular block logo phaser, the original circuit was used here, and.
Power supply stage, input buffer, phase shifting stage, lfo and output mixer stage. No, we werent able to fit 6 single op amps in there. But the thing is, it distorts really badly when i hit the strings harder or i use an overdrive before it. While waiting for package to show up, i started thinking i should have just gotten a new phase 95 that has a script button. If anyone is interested in the evh phase 90 pedal please read this. Not sure why anyone would waste time trying to draw a schematic.
This vintage 1974 model is a custom shop job and ought to satisfy demand from purists seeking an unadulterated clone of the very first version the one with the script logo produced from 1974 to 1977. Whats the difference in sound between all the mxr phase 90s. But a lot of guitarists, this author included, cant imagine living without one. This one is an exact clone of the original ight down to the pcbs layout of components. This one uses 3 dual vactrols for the phasing as opposed to jfets in the phase 90. I put a buffer at the output of the circuit and that helped. The layout is very similar to the original mxr layout. Mxr phase 90 script logo this is the original mxr phase 90 phase shifter script logo replica known as p90. The 1974 handwired model can be true bypassed with the help of this post. We chose to use this layout since the 741 ics seem to be part of the magic sound of the old script logo version.
Add an mxr custom shop script phase 90 to your pedalboard and instantly. The resistor you pull to get rid of the feedback and change the sweep is the red 22k at the top of the schematic. Mxr csp026 handwired 1974 vintage phase 90 phaser prymaxe. Mxr phase 90 not working page 3 telecaster guitar forum. It includes thousands of templates and examples to help you get started quickly. Can anyone recommend me some phase diagram software. 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. Aug 24, 2010 i just managed to build the phase 90 again with matched fets. Feb 19, 2020 for added bonus theres also a phase 90 schematic which im surprised to find isnt something currently on offer. Smartdraw is more than just easyit is also an incredibly powerful tool. This is the holy grail of phase 90s and has been in such high demand that mxr reissued the pedal made using the same circuit board as the original one seen below. The mxr phase 90 schematic can be broken down into 5 simpler blocks. The architect usually starts with rough study drawings that illustrate the basic concepts of the design.
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