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#4 in Guitar Pedals

MXR Phase 90

Name: MXR Phase 90
Brand: MXR
Rating: 8.7 (1 reviews)

MXR

$89.00 – $99.00

Single-knob phaser pedal delivering the swirling, jet-like modulation heard on countless classic rock and funk recordings. Iconic orange enclosure with one Speed knob for simplicity.

8.7

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.8

User Sentiment

8.6

Value Score

8.6

Complaint Risk

8.5

Freshness

8.6

Community

9.0

Availability

8.6

Pros

Iconic phaser tone used on countless recordings
Dead-simple single-knob operation
Compact enclosure saves pedalboard space

Cons

No depth or mix control limits adjustability
True bypass switching has a noticeable pop

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The footswitch produces an audible pop when engaged, which can be picked up by microphones in quiet recording situations.

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MXR Phase 90

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