MXR Phase 90

Based on 77 reviews

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Great sound on clean channels

Works well with other pedals

Simple and easy-to-use with a single speed control

Solidly constructed

Great value for its classic phaser sound

Not as reliable as some users would like

Some users have reported issues with quality

Does not come with a battery or power adapter

Verdict

Overall, the MXR Phase 90 is a classic and solidly constructed phaser pedal that is popular among guitarists. It offers a great sound on clean channels and works well with other pedals. However, some users have reported issues with its quality and reliability. It is a simple and easy-to-use pedal with a single speed control, making it a good choice for those looking for a classic phaser sound. It is also a great choice for bass players looking to add some modulation to their sound. While it may not come with a battery or power adapter, it is still considered a great value for its classic phaser sound.

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MXR Phase 90 Phaser Pedal Review

It's absolutely amazing. So again, and that's the kind of sound that's going to work great on keys. If you're a Rhodes player, the MXR Phase 90 is a g...

State of my pedal board (and a question about modulation pedals)

. **MXR EVH Phase 90:**.

Positive

pcwalker89

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/guitarpedals

(Old circuit was an) Irreplaceable Classic

Absolutely Obligatory for any fan of rock n roll jamming with tastes of jazz influenced rock--1970's influences. I would probably buy the Phase 100 today though, as it has 4 different positions to choose from, I assume including the original set-up as one of them. Well, I need to correct this. This ...

The bass is pre-overdrive - this is a great aspect of this pedal - and so it doesn’t suffer from a bass response loss in the way a tube screamer affects the bass frequency response, for example. 5.

Positive

Losmpa

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/guitarpedals

It works, but it needs an adjustment if you want to keep it

As other reviewers have stated, on clean channels, this pedal works great and the transition between on and off is hardly noticeable. So you can be playing through a progression, turn it on for some fun, then turn it off, and the amp level pretty much stays the same. But if you you are playing throu...

Somewhat Satisfactory Swirly Substitute

My frustrating phaser situation... this little orange MXR Phase 90 was a bargain used gear purchase at $39, about one year ago. Sad to report it has failed, and I find myself having to repeatedly unplug and replug the input cable and the power jack for it to work. This happens virtually every time I try to use it at this point.

Negative

Losmpa

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/guitarpedals

Nice sounding pedal with a ridiculous design flaw

I've been a bass player for 50 years and have played most of that time without any pedals of any sort, except an EQ and a compressor. I wanted to branch out and add some modulation. I first bought an Aguilar Octamizer octave pedal and it was marvelous, but very expensive. I wanted to add a phaser pe...

I haven’t found much use for the longer standard delay times yet but I really like the tape setting and am getting some crazy sounds out of the modulation setting. MXR Phase 90: I also got this about a week ago.

Positive

peconfused

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/guitarpedals

Over-rated pedal

I now understand why people are giving this pedal a one or two star rating. I will echo what others have written in terms of quality. The pedal does boost your guitar signal when engaged, not a good thing imho... it sounds muddy and distorted lacking definition. I had planned on returning it but got...

My messy setup for doom/grind/sludge

Re: Compressor, If you want to keep the Yob vibes going, Mike uses the EQD Warden.

For a phaser, can’t go wrong with the Phase 90. Or the Whirlwind version, to continue with the Yob theme.

Positive

parkinthepark

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/guitarpedals

Specs

Brand

JIM DUNLOP

Style

Pedal

Color

MultiColored

Item Dimensions LxWxH

5.5 x 2.5 x 4.5 inches

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