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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Denim n Leather on October 18, 2009, 02:35:28 AM

Title: Vintage catch of the day -- Maestro Phase Shifter!
Post by: Denim n Leather on October 18, 2009, 02:35:28 AM

While shopping in 30th St Guitars today I picked up a Maestro PS-1A phase shifter:

(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq33/Phantom_Isle/PS1_01.jpg)

I pulled that pic of the webs; the unit I purchased looks just like this one, but I haven't taken a pic of mine yet. (Camera died)

They also have  Maestro fuzz I really wanted but don't have the extra 400 bones! :banghead:


The sound of this unit is AWESOME! It only has 3 speeds, but they are all usable. It has a captive AC power cord, a physical power button, and a mains fuse (!!), as well as a Molex connector on the back for hooking up to a Maestro remote control footswitch (lol -- this unit is made to be put on a table or mic stand ... it's HUGE!!).

Title: Re: Vintage catch of the day -- Maestro Phase Shifter!
Post by: morgasm on October 18, 2009, 03:24:59 AM

looks really nice would love to hear it. i recently picked up a maestro echoplex- very nice as well. have fun with that !

Title: Re: Vintage catch of the day -- Maestro Phase Shifter!
Post by: shobet on October 18, 2009, 10:04:28 AM

Ooh nice, rare as rocking horse shite I believe! I've never heard on in the flesh but from the demos I've heard it does sound rather luscious.

Title: Re: Vintage catch of the day -- Maestro Phase Shifter!
Post by: Ian Price on October 18, 2009, 10:06:10 AM

How big is big? I like old stuff like this but unfortunately most (probably all) of it is way out of my price range.

Title: Re: Vintage catch of the day -- Maestro Phase Shifter!
Post by: Philly Q on October 18, 2009, 12:01:12 PM

Nice!  I know nothing about them, but it's appealing in a "cool old stuff" kind of way.

Title: Re: Vintage catch of the day -- Maestro Phase Shifter!
Post by: Denim n Leather on October 18, 2009, 01:22:57 PM

Quote from: Ian Price on October 18, 2009, 10:06:10 AM

How big is big? I like old stuff like this but unfortunately most (probably all) of it is way out of my price range.

This unit is probably 12"wide by 10" deep by 2" high; it takes up half (or more) of my pedal board on its own!

Title: Re: Vintage catch of the day -- Maestro Phase Shifter!
Post by: Denim n Leather on October 18, 2009, 01:23:37 PM

Quote from: Philly Q on October 18, 2009, 12:01:12 PM

Nice!  I know nothing about them, but it's appealing in a "cool old stuff" kind of way.

There's a fascinating article about them, and Maestro in general, here:

http://www.wingspreadrecords.com/maestro_ps1_page.html

Title: Re: Vintage catch of the day -- Maestro Phase Shifter!
Post by: gingataff on October 18, 2009, 03:37:46 PM

Good score.
That Maestro stuff is pretty pricey over here too but it does have serious mojo.

Title: Re: Vintage catch of the day -- Maestro Phase Shifter!
Post by: Brow on October 18, 2009, 03:39:23 PM

You didn't manage to keep the lock on your wallet and 1 of those pedals got the better of you eh  :D

Title: Re: Vintage catch of the day -- Maestro Phase Shifter!
Post by: dave_mc on October 18, 2009, 06:05:06 PM

awesome :D I've heard of the maestro fuzz, didn't know they did a phaser too  :)