MXR Vintage 74 Phase 90 review

[Ruben]

Does anyone notice a difference in sound between the 74 WITH TB switch, led and the 74 without those? Or do they sound exactly the same?

[bmf5150]

I've a/b'd my 74 non LED script RI with an original and the only difference was how much knob you needed to equal the older one. Probably just a pot thing... but they were virtually identical.

An original 74???

[Ruben]

Just bringing up this old topic cause like most guitarists I've been changing my setup countless times the last 3 years Somehow I replaced the 74 re-issue for a original 70's script phaser along the way. Don't know why really...anyway: Last week I was offered a '74 re-issue (again). Bought it right away and (again) compared it to my original Script Phase 90. Damn....the 74 sound so close!!! Perhaps it's even better that the original thing

Differences:
- the original sounds somewhat darker, warmer if you will.
- The Vintage 74 Phase sound is more 'up front' in a very good way.
- The Vintage 74 sounds more 'alive' to me

So...everybody who's looking for that original great script sound, get yourself a Vintage 74!

[Tone Slinger]

Yeah, I like mine (74 reissue). I havent pulled the circuit out to look, but havent some said it is the EXACT board and circuit of the EVH phase 90 ? My '96 block logo BOOSTS the signal (like everyone knows), but I like that for certain things. The '74 reissue is just a tad more subtle, warm and smooth, whereas the block is a tad harsher, pronounced and loud.

74 reissue for early Ed

Block for early Dave Murry

[OdgeUK]

Yeah, I like mine (74 reissue). I havent pulled the circuit out to look, but havent some said it is the EXACT board and circuit of the EVH phase 90 ? My '96 block logo BOOSTS the signal (like everyone knows), but I like that for certain things. The '74 reissue is just a tad more subtle, warm and smooth, whereas the block is a tad harsher, pronounced and loud.

74 reissue for early Ed

Block for early Dave Murry

The standard script reissue is an EVH board but the '74 script reissue is a handwired replica (apparently) of the originals.

[Tone Slinger]

. I reguarly mod and fuck with stuff, but the '74 MXR reissue wraps that 'foamy' wrap around the board, and I am ALWAY's aware that ANYTHING I get may (and Probably will) be sold, so I hesitate sometimes You have to razor cut that shit to get at the board .

Seems MXR are AT LEAST trying to throw off novices like myself .