gearmanndude | 1 decade ago
http://www.europeanmusical.com http://www.heptode.com The Virtuoso is a boutique recreation of the original Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter, as used in the 1970's by keyboardist John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) and guitarists Steve Howe (Yes) and Ernie Isley (Isley Brothers), among many others. The effect ramps up or down when changing from one speed to another and like the original, sounds superb with guitar or keyboards.
Simply listen to No Quarter (Led Zeppelin), Starship Trooper (Yes) or Who's That Lady (Isley Brothers) to experience the classic sound produced by the original PS-1A.
The Virtuoso's modern accruements include a footprint that is pedal board friendly, can be powered by either a 9v battery or AC Adapter, is true bypass (relay based) and has a much improved signal-to-noise ratio. Demoed with a Gibson SG Standard, and late 70's Marshall JMP 100 watt amplifier head into http://www.mojotone.com Mojo Tone 4x12 speaker cabinets, cocked rocked and loaded with Mojotone speakers. Microphones: Sennheiser e series e609, and http://www.royerlabs.com Royer R-121 Ribbon mic.
