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pawnshop_trash
Gold Member
USA
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 Posted - 01/14/2008 : 17:39:11
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I am thinking of selling or trading (locally or evilbay) my Boss PH-3 (MIB), because I never seem to use it (and given my finite resources, I'd like to get something else). generally speaking, I don't use phase shifters very often, but when I do, my Boss PH-1r usually gets the nod. (my other phasers include a MIT PH-2 and DOD FX20 and FX20B 'phasors'.)
therefore, I'm looking for advice and suggestions from other bossarea users. PH-3 fans, why shouldn't I get rid of mine? and if I do get rid of it, do you have any suggestions for a 'better' phaser to seek instead (I'm open to other brands like MXR or EH)? any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance! |
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Gizzorge
Silver Member
USA
245 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2008 : 17:40:57
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4evrnewB
Silver Member
Canada
322 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2008 : 18:23:27
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I think you should sell it...to me...for $20 
I just got a BYOC Phase 90 clone and it's the one!!...I have a DOD FX20C (decent), Ibanez PH-5 and PH-7(pretty good)and a gaggle of Small Stones (great), but this is the one for me,so...if that's any help... |
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ChristoMephisto
Platinum Member
Canada
1288 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2008 : 18:28:47
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I second that, keep it.
Try using your PH-3 in 4 stage mode with your PH-1r set differently.
Add an expression pedal for fun
A PH-3 is on my list to go with my PH-1r |
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alex_law
Silver Member
168 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2008 : 19:59:37
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Sell it, get an early 80s Phase 90 (from about 81-82 ish). There was a short time frame in which the block logo version had a power jack and an LED, and was still made by MXR, before Dunlop bought them out.
They're a great deal (about $50 ish) and cheap because they're not the "script" version. |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 01/25/2008 : 07:15:09
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I hope i'm not too late on this ... I liked the many modes, but hated the volume drop on 4 stage setting. I bought 3 to see if it was a design flaw, or I got a bum pedal. All 3 had it, and alas, to me, was a design flaw.
Before I put the PH-3 in the coffin, I compared deftly with multple PH-1r pedals and PH-2s as well. The PH-1r fully completely rocks, the PH-2 was very organic, but lacked the lush 4 stage sound. The PH-3 was harsh and artificial compared to the PH-1r and the PH-2.
Get a 1r and you will not be disappointed.
If you are a nut for 70's Grab a Maestro phaser, the one with the huge lighted wheels on the side, with controls labelled balls and speed. Need I say more? |
Edited by - starr36 on 01/25/2008 07:16:22 |
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PH-3 fans: should I keep mine?
