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MXR M148 Micro Chorus being referred to as the Phase 90 of choruses? I have to take a closer look. It mentions that it uses “Bucket Brigade Technology”. Sounds good, but what the hell is that? Bucket-brigade is a discrete time analog delay line developed in 1969. Basically, it includes a series of capacitors to store the analog signal and is moved along a line of capacitors (hence the name of bucket brigade).  Psyched on learning something new!

So enough of that, what’s the MXR M148 Micro Chorus all about? Here is the description:

With its simple operation and stellar analog tone, the MXR Micro Chorus guitar pedal joins the ranks of MXR Classics such as the Phase 90, Dyna Comp and Micro Amp. This ’80s reissue delivers a stunning range of rich chorus textures, from sparkly watery shimmers to intense rotating speaker simulation with a twist of the Rate control. The MXR Micro Chorus pedal is designed with old-school bucket brigade technology for warm analog tone and features true bypass for pure guitar tone when the guitar effects pedal is off. Its roadworthy hardware and components are housed in a space saving Phase 90-sized box.

The MXR Micro Chorus pedal can be powered by one 9V battery (accessed by removing the effect pedal’s bottom plate), a Dunlop DC810DC brick, or MC403 Power system (sold separately).

I found a video by jimdunlopusa on the MXR M148 Micro Chorus. I like the variety of styles they demonstrate this vid:

You can pick up the MXR M148 Micro Chorus for only $79.99 at Musician’s Friend. At the time of this posting, it includes a Dunlop ECB-003 Barrel 9-Volt adapter for Free.

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Dunlop just announced that they are re-releasing two classic 80′s pedals – the MXR Micro Flanger and the MXR Micro Chorus!

Here is partial quote from their announcement:

Since the 1970′s MXR has produced the best effects available with their tradition of tough, rugged and tonally tasty stomp boxes. We’re bringing back some of the classics with the re-release of the MXR Micro Chorus and Micro Flanger.

MXR Micro Flanger $89.99

Based on the benchmark sounds of the MXR M117 Flanger, the MXR Micro Flanger guitar pedal features many of the same flanging effects of its big brother, but in a smaller and more convenient size. Originally released in the ’80s, this faithful recreation features the same 2 critical controls—a Speed knob to control the rate of cycling, and a Regeneration knob to manage the overall intensity—and stays true to its 100% analog bucket brigade technology for the ultimate in warm and organic tone. The MXR Micro Flanger pedal has been updated with a true bypass switch so you don’t lose any tone during bypass. Go from jet plane like sweeps to cool outer space type effects with the MXR Micro Flanger guitar effect pedal.

The MXR Micro Flanger pedal can be powered by one 9V battery (accessed by removing the effect pedal’s bottom plate), a Dunlop DC810DC brick, or MC403 Power system (sold separately).

MXR Micro Chorus $79.99

With its simple operation and stellar analog tone, the MXR Micro Chorus guitar pedal joins the ranks of MXR Classics such as the Phase 90, Dyna Comp and Micro Amp. This ’80s reissue delivers a stunning range of rich chorus textures, from sparkly watery shimmers to intense rotating speaker simulation with a twist of the Rate control. The MXR Micro Chorus pedal is designed with old-school bucket brigade technology for warm analog tone and features true bypass for pure guitar tone when the guitar effects pedal is off. Its roadworthy hardware and components are housed in a space saving Phase 90-sized box.

The MXR Micro Chorus pedal can be powered by one 9V battery (accessed by removing the effect pedal’s bottom plate), a Dunlop DC810DC brick, or MC403 Power system (sold separately).

Popularity: 5%