Small Stone or Phase 90?

ElCapitan · Post by **ElCapitan** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 7:54 pm

I want a phaser and I've heard good things about both pedals, but my local music shops only stock boss and nothing else so i can't go trying one or other out. What do you guys think?

Pens · Post by **Pens** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 8:54 pm

I don't really like phasers, but the Small Stone has a rep for being really good. You can check MF for sound samples too, or the manufacturer websites. I own a DOD 201 which is the same as a Phase 45, it is very subtle, a Phase 90 is the same thing just more intense. I think EVH used one. Personally I vote for the Small Stone.

Mr Mustache · Post by **Mr Mustache** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 9:17 pm

i've tried a both new and vintage of both pedals and i vote small stone. just sounds better IMO.

but listen to sound clips like pen pen said

Scroll down and click on a name to listen to clips of the small stone

i couldn't find Phase 90 clips, but i admit i didn't look very hard

ElCapitan · Post by **ElCapitan** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 9:46 pm

Cheers. Yeah Musicians Friend has sound clips for both and The Small Stone sounds more organic and sort of similar to the Small Clone - that wobbly watery sound.

luke · Post by **luke** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 10:51 pm

Tom Morello uses a Phase 90.

aen · Post by **aen** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 10:54 pm

hes made of whammies.

dana · Post by **dana** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 8:10 am

I would say a phase 90 with full script mod,although i been wanting to get a small stone for a while.
They both have there uses and are probably equal.

theshadowofseattle · Post by **theshadowofseattle** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 8:40 am

I have a Small Stone that I will sell you right now.

Post by **Mike** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:21 am

The Small Stone is A LOT more flexible.

vivadeluxxe · Post by **vivadeluxxe** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:27 am

I've got a sovtek small stone, it sounds good and is well sturdy, but I found it a bit one dimensional after a while and I hardly ever use it these days...

Post by **Mike** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:28 am

Well it IS a phaser

NickD · Post by **NickD** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:32 am

Behringer Vintage Phaser. Mine was about ?25 brand new, and it sounds pretty good. Covers my phaser needs anyway.

vivadeluxxe · Post by **vivadeluxxe** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:42 am

Mike wrote:Well it IS a phaser

True. I bought it back in the days when I wanted to sound like Billy Corgan, but ended up only using it for a couple of songs...
I tried using it on a really low setting as a chorus when my clone was bust, but it didn't really work...

Post by **Doog** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 12:46 pm

Interactive USA reissue Small Stone demo

MXR EVH Phase 90 demo video

MXR Phase 90 demo video

MXR Phase 90 sample (click "Rock This Sound")

ElCapitan · Post by **ElCapitan** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:18 pm

Hey Shadow, How much for your stone? Bear in mind I live in the UK?

theshadowofseattle · Post by **theshadowofseattle** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 2:34 pm

45 USD + whatever shipping costs sound fair?

ElCapitan · Post by **ElCapitan** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:16 pm

That sounds pretty cool. How much does it cost to ship stuff from the USA?
Also, what sort of condition is it in? I've seen it in pics of your board, but that was ages ago.

theshadowofseattle · Post by **theshadowofseattle** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:18 pm

It has like one paint scratch. Still has the original battery in it, WITH JUICE, because it's never run off anything other than adapter.

ElCapitan · Post by **ElCapitan** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:29 pm

Cool. I've never received stuff from the states, what does the shipping involve? Don't I have to pay import duty or something?

luke · Post by **luke** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:32 pm

ElCapitan wrote:Cool. I've never received stuff from the states, what does the shipping involve? Don't I have to pay import duty or something?

You pay VAT depending on the marked value of the product. If you want to avoid this, you have to declare it as a gift, but that means you can't insure it over $20 or something. If you want it ensured properly, you'll have to pay the tax, and that means 17.5% off the value you'll be paying or so.

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