Master Phaser

Based on: Amount of parts: Enclosure type:

Maestro Stage Phaser MP-1 High, total 45 components 1590bb
Effect type: Technology: Get your board at:
Phaser OTA Based Phaser Master Phaser
Build difficult: (Operational Trans conductance Get your kit at:
Advanced Amplifier) Das Musikding (Europe)

Project overview:
The Master Phaser is a modern approach to the 70’s Stage Phaser by Maestro. Ready to build using
OTA LM13700 instead of the unobtainable CA3094.

This board also features the possibility of turn the Phaser into something closer to an Univibe.

9V GND. SPEED 1 BALLS 1 GND

SW1

R46 R18 R35

C14 R47 R19
R32
R43 R50 R17
I C2

R44 R51 R16 R31

I C5

R45 R49 C6 C9
R52
C17

D1
C16

C15

R48 R34
Q1 R20 R33
R42
POT2
R13 R28
Q3

C12 Q2 R14 R29

1
C11 R12 R27
C13 SW2
R40 R11 R26
IC4

R39 R41 C5 C8
R37 R56 R30
R36 R1
C10 C1 R15
R38 R2 R10
IC 1

C3 R53 R8 R25
R4 R9
R3 IN GNDCTRL OUT R7 R22
R5 R6 R23
I C3

LED
C2 R21
C4

C7
C20

C18

R24
R54
D2 C19 R55

Real measures are:

77mm width x 85mm height

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Index
1. Project overview 6. Build Notes
2. Index, Introduction & Controls 7. Schematic
3. Bills of Materials, BOM 8. Wiring Diagram
4. Shopping Lists 9. Drill Template
5. Components Recommendations 10. Licensing and Usage

Introduction
The Master Phaser is a faithfull approach to the original Stage Phaser by Maestro withouth being
strictly a clone.

First we replace the obsolete CA3094 chups with the most common and Inexpensive LM3700 in its
lace. Since each LM13700 has two transducers on it in, we can choose throught the mode toggle to use
5 or 6 phase stages.

Controls
 SPEED: Sets the rate of the phase sweep from slow to fast.
 BALLS: Sets the amount of feedback (phase output fed back to phase input).
 Pot2: Sets the maximum depth of the LFO.

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Bill of materials
Resistors R39 10k Capacitors
Part Value R40 10k Part Value
R1 10k R41 1m C1 10n
R2 1m R42 120k C2 220n
R3 33k R43 100k C3 220p
R4 62k R44 300k C4 1n
R5 47k R45 100k C5 1n
R6 39k R46 10k C6 1n
R7 1k5 R47 30k C7 1n
R8 1k R48 3k C8 1n
R9 39k R49 30k C9 1n
R10 20k R50 2k C10 1n
R11 39k R51 4k7 C11 220n
R12 1k5 R52 4k7 C12 3n3
R13 1k R53 4k7 C13 220n
R14 39k R54 100k C14 10n
R15 20k R55 100k C15 10u
R16 39k R56 1m Electro
R17 1k5 C16 10u
R18 1k Electro
Semiconductors C17 10u
R19 39k
Part Value Electro
R20 20k
IC1 TL074 C18 220u
R21 39k
IC2 TL062 Electro
R22 1k5
IC3 LM13700N C19 100n
R23 39k
IC4 LM13700N C20 47u
R24 20k
IC5 LM13700N
R25 1k
Q1 2N3904
R26 39k
Q2 2N5457 Pots
R27 1k5
Q3 2N3906 Part Value
R28 1k
D1 3mm LED SPEED 1M C
R29 39k
D2 1n5817 BALLS 1M C
R30 20k
LED 3mm LED POT2 10k
R31 39k Trimmer
R32 1k5
R33 39k Pots
R34 20k Part Value
R35 1k SW1 DPDT
R36 390k ON-ON
R37 390k SW2 JUMPER*
R38 200k

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Shopping list
Resistors Semiconductors
Qty Value Parts Qty Value Parts
4 10k R1, R39, R40, R46 1 TL074 IC1
6 20k R10, R15, R20, R24, 1 TL062 IC2
R30, R34 3 LM13700N IC3, IC4, IC5
3 1m R2, R41, R56 1 2N3904 Q1
1 33k R3 1 2N5457 Q2
2 390k R36, R37 1 2N3906 Q3
1 200k R38 2 3mm LED D1, LED
1 62k R4 1 1n5817 D2
1 120k R42
4 100k R43, R45, R54, R55
Pots
1 300k R44
Qty Value Parts
2 30k R47, R49
2 1M C BALLS, SPEED
1 3k R48
1 10k POT2
1 47k R5
1 2k R50
3 4k7 R51, R52, R53 Pots
12 39k R6, R9, R11, R14, R16, Qty Value Parts
R19, R21, R23, R26,
1 DPDT ON-ON SW1
R29, R31, R33
6 1k5 R7, R12, R17, R22, R27,
R32
6 1k R8, R13, R18, R25, R28,
R35

Capacitors
Qty Value Parts
2 10n C1, C14
1 3n3 C12
3 10u C15, C16, C17
1 220u C18
1 100n C19
3 220n C2, C11, C13
1 47u C20
1 220p C3
7 1n C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9,
C10

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Components Recommendations
As many people like to experiment some pedals with higher voltage, always ensure the max tolerance
of your electrolytic capacitors is over 25v.

This board has been tested using Film box capacitors for most of the values over 1nf, and ceramics
discs for the ones under 1nf. However, high quality components such as Wima’s Capacitors and
Panasonic’s electrolytics can deliver a better performance.

All the resistors used for testing this project are 1/4W Metal Film.

The BOM and Shopping list are exclusively regarding this project. It doesn’t include all the hardware like
the 3PDT bypass switch, audio/dc jacks, enclosure, etc.

SW2* is a jumper that connects the LFO Section with the rest of the circuit. This part has been
conceived with the idea of future expansion to connect external LFO sources.

POT2 Calibration:

Pot2 sets the maxium depth of phase. In order to get the best posible set up for this Project set the
Speed control at 12 o’clock and balls all the way up. Adjust POT2 till get the máximum phasing posible
without noise or oscillation.

It’s recommended to make fine adjustments at slower Speed rate.

This trimmer is just for the adjustment of the correct performance of the effect, it’s not recommended
to use it as an external pot.

Univibe Mod

One of the possible mods with this board is to substitute the Univibe phasing sequence in place of four
of the six phasing stages. This won’t turn your Master Phaser into a Univibe, but will deliver a much
more expressive Phaser.

To do the Univibe mod, socket or replace the 1n caps with the following:

C5 15n
C6 220n
C7 470pf
C8 4n7

You can place a 4PDT switch to select in between the standard mode and the univibe.

Take in mind that there’s not enough space for the board and a 4pdt inside a 1590BB enclosure. If you
are planning to do this mod you will need a bigger enclosure.

It’s recommend first to experiment just with sockets and swapping the values.

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Build Notes
If this is one of your first projects I recommend you to take a look on our Pedal Building Guide

For a successful and tidy build it’s recommended the following order:

1. Resistors & diodes

2. Capacitors, starting with the smaller ones and the ceramic ones.
3. Electrolytic capacitors (always check the polarity)
4. Transistors
5. Wires
6. Potentiometers and switches
7. Off board wiring

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 Schematic

VC

T L074 VB
9V D2 R54 IC1_B
5
7
1n5817 100k 6

4
8
11
11
11
+ + +

R53
4k7
C19
47u

I 1_PWR+
I 2_PWR+
I 3_PWR
I 4_PWR
I 5_PWR
220u
C18
100n
R55
100k
C20

- C
- C
- C
- C
- C

4
6
6
6
GND.

11

LED
GND R52

CTRL
GND.2 GND 4k7
R51 D1
GND.3
GND

4k7

GNDGNDGNDGND
R45
100k VB
VR

R44
TL062

300k
3 IC2_A VB VC
VR VR 1
2k

T L062
R50
2

2
5 IC2_B

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VB VB 1M C 7 R47 R49 Q1
C14
SW2

VB SPEED R46
1

6 2N3904
30k 30k

R8
1k
1k
1
3

R13
10k

2
10n
10u
C17

2N3906
47k C15 10u Q3
V+ V+

R2
1m
R43
100k
3 3

1
1
R5
C1 TL074 2 5 7 IC3BUF1 2 5 7 IC4BUF1 Q2

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IN

R7
3k

R1 IC1_A 2N5457

1k5
R12
1k5
R48

3 C2 4 LM13700N 4 LM13700N 10u C16

1 33k 13 IC3OTA1 IC4OTA1
10k VB

8
8
10n 2 14 39k
220n R3 LM13700N 39k LM13700N R14 VB 3
12 R6 GND

R56
1m
I C1_D R11 39k 2
R9
10k

T L074
POT 2

39k C5 1

C3
R4
62k
R15
20k

220p
GND
C4
1n

R10
20k
GND
1n GND
VB GND

VR VR

VB
VB

1k
1k

R18
R25
VB
V+ V+
3 14

1
16
2 5 7 IC5BUF1 15 12 10 IC3BUF 2

R17
1k5
R22
1k5
4 LM13700N 13 LM13700N

R38
200k
IC5OTA1 IC3OTA2

8
9
39k
LM13700N LM13700N
39k R23 T L074
R40
10k

R16 C10
10 IC1_C C11
R19 R21 39k 8 R39
1n
39k C7 9 10k 220n OUT

R24
20k
3n3
1m

C12
R41

C6 1n

R20
20k
R36 R37
1n GND
390k 390k GND GND
GND 3
R42 C13
2
1M C
BALLS

VR VR 120k 220n
1

VB
VB
VB

1k
1k

R28
R35
V+ V+
14 14

16
16
15 12 10 IC4BUF2 15 12 10 IC5BUF2

R27
1k5
R32
1k5
13 LM13700N 13 LM13700N
IC4OTA2 IC5OTA2

9
9

39k
LM13700N 39k LM13700N R33 SW1_B
R26 SW1_A 1
R31 39k 2
R29 2 1 3
39k 3 C9
R34
20k

C8 1n

R30
20k
1n GND
GND

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Wiring Diagram
All our projects include a free 3PDT Board to make the wiring easier and tidier. Also all of our PCBs
feature the status LED on board.

The pad named “Ctrl” or “LED” is the one that controls the status of the led, wire it to the “LED”pad on
the 3PDT board, or in control slug of your 3PDT.

You can take a look on the following diagram to understand the general connections. For further
information check our Pedal Wiring guide.

9V GND. SPEED 1 BALLS 1 GND

SW1

R46 R18 R35

C14 R47 R19
R32
R43 R50 R17
IC 2

R44 R51 R16 R31

IC 5

R45 R49 C6 C9
R52
C17

D1
C16

C15

R48 R34
Q1
R20 R33
R42
POT2
R13 R28
Q3

C12 Q2 R14 R29

1
C11 R12 R27
C13 SW2
R40 R11 R26
IC4

R39 R41 C5 C8
R37 R56 R30
R36 R1
C10 C1 R15
R38 R2 R10
IC1

C3 R53 R8 R25
R4 R9
R3 IN GNDCT RL OUT R7 R22
R5 R6 R23
IC 3

LED
C2 R21
C4

C7
C20

C18

R24
R54
D2 C19 R55

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Drill Template
This Project has been planned to fit into a 1590B enclosure type (122x67x35mm approx.)

Check the Attached “Drilling templates” to drill the box properly. The files are on Scale 1:1, ready to
print in an A4 page.

Licensing and Usage

We really appreciate your trust and support buying this PCB, as well as your will to dive into the DIY
electronics world. That’s why for us is really important that you can make this project work properly and
to enjoy not only the building process, but also to experiment and play with it on your rig.

We try to reply to every question we receive on our email or in our social media, but we try to encourage
all our customers to join our PCB Guitar Mania – Builders Group on Facebook, in order to post all your
doubts, issues, suggestions or request, as well to share your builds and have some feedback from us
and other fellow builders!

All of our projects have been tested following this same guide on their standard configurations.
Although, not all of the variations and mods have necessarily been tested. These are suggestions based
on the schematic analysis, and on the experiences and opinions of others. Feel free to share with us
your opinions and suggestions regarding the mods your own personal experimentation.

These boards may be used for commercial endeavors in any quantity unless specifically noted. No
attribution is necessary, though accreditation or a link back is always greatly appreciated.

If you are a builder planning to make your own run of pedals we also offer the service of custom made
boards with your brand and logo, design according your specifications.

The only usage restrictions are that, first, you cannot resell the PCB as part of a kit without prior
arrangement with us, and second, you cannot scratch off the silk screen, or other way of trying to hide
our logos and the source of the PCBs. Like it’s written above, if you want to have your own designs, with
your brand and logo we could certainly reach an agreement.

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