Whirlwind Phaser VS MXR 1974 Reissue CSP-026.

[papersoul]

Anyone compared these two????

The Whirwind is fairly cheap on ebay new so I am tempted rather than having my 1974 CSP-026 phaser modded for $70.

Anyone try these two???
Is the Whirlwind as warm and smooth, deep?

Thanks!

[Andrew Lamprecht]

Re: Whirlwind Phaser VS MXR 1974 Reissue CSP-026.

I've heard people say the new whirlwinds are a bit better... I've never tried them though...

They are handwired and use the same exact parts as the original and made by one of the original creator of that pedal if I'm not mistaken.

They both seem to be very nice so either way I think you'll be fine...

EDIT:With your situation I would try and buy a whirlwind and if you don't like it, sell it and mod the MXR.

[papersoul]

Re: Whirlwind Phaser VS MXR 1974 Reissue CSP-026.

I keep hearing guys talk about nothing is as musical or warm as the 1974 and I love it so I am wondering if I might want to not get caught up in all the pedal swapping again and move on...LOL

[Andrew Lamprecht]

Re: Whirlwind Phaser VS MXR 1974 Reissue CSP-026.

I keep hearing guys talk about nothing is as musical or warm as the 1974 and I love it so I am wondering if I might want to not get caught up in all the pedal swapping again and move on...LOL

If you love it, then why would you mod it?

[papersoul]

Re: Whirlwind Phaser VS MXR 1974 Reissue CSP-026.

No, the mod is just to make it more convenient. LED and power jack...that's it.

[Andrew Lamprecht]

Re: Whirlwind Phaser VS MXR 1974 Reissue CSP-026.

I wouldn't add those things because they can both mess with the sound.

[Andrew Lamprecht]

Re: Whirlwind Phaser VS MXR 1974 Reissue CSP-026.

If I were you i would just keep the pedal the same and find some other gear to buy.

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Whirlwind Phaser VS MXR 1974 Reissue CSP-026.

Anyone compared these two????
The Whirwind is fairly cheap on ebay new so I am tempted rather than having my 1974 CSP-026 phaser modded for $70.
Anyone try these two???
Is the Whirlwind as warm and smooth, deep?
Thanks!

Never tried the Whirlwind but if you do let us know what happens...I'm curious about this myself.

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Whirlwind Phaser VS MXR 1974 Reissue CSP-026.

No, the mod is just to make it more convenient. LED and power jack...that's it.

The bypass on the 74 Phase 90 is not that bad to be honest but if you want the DC jack and the LED thoey are both good additions.

I wouldn't add those things because they can both mess with the sound.

Wrong answer my friend...the Phase 90 is not like a Fuzz Face adding an LED, DC jack or even a toaster will not change the sound of the pedal.

[Rich_S]

Re: Whirlwind Phaser VS MXR 1974 Reissue CSP-026.

I added a toaster to my 74 RI and it's just not sounding as smooth as it did before. I'm considering making modding the toaster for true bypass.

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: Whirlwind Phaser VS MXR 1974 Reissue CSP-026.

The bypass on the 74 Phase 90 is not that bad to be honest but if you want the DC jack and the LED thoey are both good additions.

I'm running a Script 90, with DC power supply, and the bypass is just fine. In fact, with the Phase 90 on, you get quite a bit of boost on the output of the pedal; if your amp is not dead clean, you can get some OD just from the '90 alone!

For the ultimate '70s phase sound, however, I would recommend a Maestro PS-1 or PS-1A. Gobs of warmth (aka, colouration), brilliant phasing that ramps up and down like a Leslie, and nothing even remotely associated with 'bypass'. In fact, when I'm recording, I often use the PS-1 in my signal chain but turned 'off'. It's like an audio time machine!!

[misterwhizzy]

Re: Whirlwind Phaser VS MXR 1974 Reissue CSP-026.

I added a toaster to my 74 RI and it's just not sounding as smooth as it did before.

I did the same thing. I thought I got a crunchier sound.

I'm considering making modding the toaster for true bypass.

That made things a lot better. A little more buttery.

[papersoul]

Re: Whirlwind Phaser VS MXR 1974 Reissue CSP-026.

A lot people I respect say the Whirlwind orange box phaser is not as thick and syrupy as the 1974 CSP-026 reissue. I found the same with the Retro Sonic.

I am going to have mine modded with power jack, LED and true bypass. Analog Mike who does the mods say they hear no change other than the slight improvement in the bypassed mode due to true bypass. The LED is out of the main cicuit.

apparently the mods do not take away from the tone.
I have no issues with the pedal adding distortion at all and no boost...just nice phase that mixes well with the original tone. If I need a boost, I will consider the Retro Sonic, but I had it years ago and even my block logo beat it for warmth and thickness. The Level boost would be nice though but when I had it.....it did not sit in the mix as well. I will rely on my amp's solo boosts for the boost. LOL.

The Retro Sonic, while versatile is about Gigi
Although I want to try again.

Maybe the 1974 CSP-026 is the real deal.

[papersoul]

Re: Whirlwind Phaser VS MXR 1974 Reissue CSP-026.

Ya know....rather than spending $70 plus shipping to add true bypass, a power jack and an LED...I might just get this and call it a day. The pedal looks classic right now since it has no LED.
http://cgi.ebay.com/MXR-Backplate-Replacements-Small-Box-Pedals-/350399921651?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item519576 7df3

When I start gigging out with this new band, if I find it annoying, I will then get it modded.

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: Whirlwind Phaser VS MXR 1974 Reissue CSP-026.

Ya know....rather than spending $70 plus shipping to add true bypass, a power jack and an LED...I might just get this and call it a day. The pedal looks classic right now since it has no LED.
http://cgi.ebay.com/MXR-Backplate-Replacements-Small-Box-Pedals-/350399921651?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item519576 7df3

When I start gigging out with this new band, if I find it annoying, I will then get it modded.

I wonder if that will work with my z.vex SHO!