— Daily Journal Entry 038 —
Sometimes you only need a couple of parameters. In this case, an “On / Off” switch and “Speed” dial. I’m talking about the MXR Phase 90 guitar pedal (view on Flickr). Just plug the guitar in, then out to the amplifier, stomp to turn it on, and adjust the speed. Doesn’t get much simpler than that.
Pedals, Pedals, Pedals
Like most guitarists, I love me some guitar pedals – ALL KINDS of pedals. The ones like this simple-minded, easy-going, straight-forward phaser pedal, and even the ones I still can’t really figure out just yet that have more options than some multi-effects units (not really, but I thought the comparison is kind of close).
The “ONE” Thing
Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages. Things I (We) like and don’t like. But it’s difficult to truly dislike a pedal that focuses on only ONE THING. Unless, of course, you just don’t like that effect at all.
Dated?
Granted, some might say that the phaser effect is kind of a “dated” effect, coming from the 60’s and 70’s era, and I guess they would be right, but if I’m being honest, it’s still quite a cool effect. It only takes a little imagination to figure out other uses for this type of pedal. Uses I hope to demonstrate a little later in my “journey.”
Just Dial It In and Go
The simple nature of this pedal just narrows down the options for “fixing” your sound. Either the amount / speed is not correct, or maybe I shouldn’t be using the effect at all. Or, better yet, maybe this piece of music should be put on the back burner until it can be thought through “a little” more (or just dumped)…
Until Next Time,
Featured Image: My Dad’s old MXR Phaser Pedal that he gave to me many moons ago.
Note: These “These “Daily Journal Entries?” are part of a mini blog within the main blog, where I make every effort to publish a 250+ word post per day in addition to the regular, longer posts. The idea is to just create a daily habit of publishing written content. And also, to try and become a better overall writer… We’ll see…
