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tramoun « Disappointed ... »
Published on 12/15/12 at 03:51.
UTILIZATION
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SOUND QUALITY
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OVERALL OPINION
A friend asked me to "test" the pedal Ibanez PT9 80s, he inherited from his father, so I took the opportunity to share my opinion ...:
Once connected without other effects around, just amp (Blues Deluxe Reissue) / Pt9/guitare (Duesenberg Starplayer TV)
Slight hiss (normal), it clicks and then a buzz "acute" like a mosquito flying next to the ear or a hair dryer at the end of life is, it is quite unpleasant, but it can be adjusted with a noise suppressor ...
I start to play, casseroles, full chords / open, triads, etc. uninote.
the sound is generally "matte" is lost in the presence and distinction Bass / middle / trebble, frustrating.
Then the pedal tends to "crunch" if you attack or stroke too phaser is too open, so that the treble-boosted on at some point, it breaks the ears.
The knobs are in all reagents.
The switch is super hard, it may appeal as displeasing, it depends on your taste, I bothers me because on stage, we do not necessarily see the pedals and did not really want to spend 5 seconds to press the swicth snaps for knowing that it must go faster ...
I then compared the ibanez with my MXR phase 90 amended (the amendment is to remove the crunch that the original product, much like the PT9 but less acute, removing the boost volume and make less "present", it then approaches the phase 45, more soft and smooth.)
So good I bought used 60 €, modif 'costs nothing since it involves removing components R28, C11 and C12. (Http://www.erikhansen.net/mxrphase90mods.php)
Well there is no photo, MXR wins hands down!
Already, it is more convenient: only 1 knob to adjust the stroke phase, so we can set foot in full concert and it was the most beautiful effect when reduced gradually phase velocity along the we play ... mmmh.
Then the sound is much clearer and more respectful of the original, and especially more "organic & water," what I want in a personal phaser ... that the "bubble" that softened the guitar. It does sound distorts more, so another good point compared to PT9 and complies with the dynamic whole (well, better than the Ibanez, because I still blame the MXR enough not to let pass "dynamic" part of the race suddenly we tend to lose in the presence, but Min '... for € 60)
More boost his either.
In short, the only real advantage I found the Ibanez compared to the MXR is the access to the battery which is MUCH more convenient (for the MXR must completely remove the pedal ... but personally I am block of power supply 'so good ...)
I also did tests with pedal distortion / fuzz (Xotic BB + / Stom Under Foot Violet Ram's Head): same problem, that death and boost the highs are screaming ... the sound is really "dirty" ... I also tried with my compressor (Boss CS-3 mod 'Big Jack) engaged ... the sound is more "mate" .. short, disappointed.)
So in general, the Phaser Ibanez PT9 is more expensive for lower quality compared to the MXR Phase 90 modified.
This is only my opinion,
Musically
UTILIZATION
.
SOUND QUALITY
.
OVERALL OPINION
A friend asked me to "test" the pedal Ibanez PT9 80s, he inherited from his father, so I took the opportunity to share my opinion ...:
Once connected without other effects around, just amp (Blues Deluxe Reissue) / Pt9/guitare (Duesenberg Starplayer TV)
Slight hiss (normal), it clicks and then a buzz "acute" like a mosquito flying next to the ear or a hair dryer at the end of life is, it is quite unpleasant, but it can be adjusted with a noise suppressor ...
I start to play, casseroles, full chords / open, triads, etc. uninote.
the sound is generally "matte" is lost in the presence and distinction Bass / middle / trebble, frustrating.
Then the pedal tends to "crunch" if you attack or stroke too phaser is too open, so that the treble-boosted on at some point, it breaks the ears.
The knobs are in all reagents.
The switch is super hard, it may appeal as displeasing, it depends on your taste, I bothers me because on stage, we do not necessarily see the pedals and did not really want to spend 5 seconds to press the swicth snaps for knowing that it must go faster ...
I then compared the ibanez with my MXR phase 90 amended (the amendment is to remove the crunch that the original product, much like the PT9 but less acute, removing the boost volume and make less "present", it then approaches the phase 45, more soft and smooth.)
So good I bought used 60 €, modif 'costs nothing since it involves removing components R28, C11 and C12. (Http://www.erikhansen.net/mxrphase90mods.php)
Well there is no photo, MXR wins hands down!
Already, it is more convenient: only 1 knob to adjust the stroke phase, so we can set foot in full concert and it was the most beautiful effect when reduced gradually phase velocity along the we play ... mmmh.
Then the sound is much clearer and more respectful of the original, and especially more "organic & water," what I want in a personal phaser ... that the "bubble" that softened the guitar. It does sound distorts more, so another good point compared to PT9 and complies with the dynamic whole (well, better than the Ibanez, because I still blame the MXR enough not to let pass "dynamic" part of the race suddenly we tend to lose in the presence, but Min '... for € 60)
More boost his either.
In short, the only real advantage I found the Ibanez compared to the MXR is the access to the battery which is MUCH more convenient (for the MXR must completely remove the pedal ... but personally I am block of power supply 'so good ...)
I also did tests with pedal distortion / fuzz (Xotic BB + / Stom Under Foot Violet Ram's Head): same problem, that death and boost the highs are screaming ... the sound is really "dirty" ... I also tried with my compressor (Boss CS-3 mod 'Big Jack) engaged ... the sound is more "mate" .. short, disappointed.)
So in general, the Phaser Ibanez PT9 is more expensive for lower quality compared to the MXR Phase 90 modified.
This is only my opinion,
Musically