Jim Dunlop MXR Phase 90 Pedal

A criticism sometimes levelled at this Phaser pedal is that it is more expensive than the MXR block or script versions. The reason for this is simple, this EVH version is BOTH of those pedals in one. You are not paying extra for the paint job and endorsement you are paying for the versatility of two different Phaser sounds available to you in one. The script button swaps between the two different types.With only one control knob it may look at first glance to be low on features but rotating said control knob makes a huge difference to your sound and with the included control knob cover you can alter the setting level with your foot, a simple but really useful feature.I use this pedal before the overdrive (high gain) in my pedal chain with a relatively low setting (around 8 o'clock) In script mode and it sounds fantastic. The articulate way this pedal responds to your playing style gives it an 'organic' feel, clear and warm, harmonic, it becomes an integral part of the sound you already have even at relatively high settings, the sound is natural and musical. There really are no bad sounds within this pedals settings every sound is usable throughout its whole range your style and preference will dictate how you use it and not the limitations of the pedal and with the aforementioned foot cover on the control knob you can make level changes mid song, to go from soaring lead to whooshing special effects then right back again.Who should buy this pedal? Anyone playing any style of music wanting a good quality natural sounding phaser. This is not just for metal, although rest assured it does that style to perfection.Who shouldn't buy this pedal? If you try out an MXR script Phaser and an MXR block Phaser (the orange coloured ones) and are 100% sure you will only ever want to use the sound of whichever of those you prefer then you could save a few quid and buy only that version. I probably will only use the script setting on my EVH but for around £30 extra when compared to the price of a new script version, at the push of a button I have access to all the great sounds available in the block version as well, for me that was a no brainer but the choice is yours, what I know for sure is you will never regret owning this EVH version even if you only set it to one setting and never alter it again you will always know the other settings are there if you need them.

From the first time I plugged it in, me and my band members were in awe at the sound coming out of my amp. Simple to use, one dial makes it uncomplicated, and the EVH red white and black just look great on the board. Yes OK you could buy a cheaper Phaser, and yes the MXR Phase 90 is a little on the pricey side, but as with most pedals you get what you pay for, and I'm more than happy. It is also for me nice to have some Van Halen in the rig, because I saw the Mighty VH in 1980 and 1984 so here's to you Ed. Oh and it is worth mentioning that I'm not a heavy or hard rock guitarist, far from it, country, blues and rockabilly is my thing, but this pedal sounds great with single coil guitars and is not specifically designed for heavy use. And when linked in with other excellent MXR delay, reverb and tremolo, the results are stunning.

This pedal in script mode replicates early VH phase tones of the 70s and 80s. Playing the ain’t talking about love riff with the knob at 20% creates the Deep phase on the last 2 notes bang on to the record. Best phaser I’ve ever played, also housed in metal robust casing. A little pricey and that’s the only downside to this great pedal.

Wanted this pedal for some time . . . and was well worth the wait! I love the Eddie Van Halen's customised red, white and black artwork, it looks very nice on my pedalboard. (Anyways more to the point) . . . . theres the obvious input/output jack connections, a script button (to allow you to switch between two modes), the effect level and the on/off switch.The pedal is of very light weight yet feels solid as a rock. I tend to use it to its full tweak for my own stuff . . . I love it!

Yeah it's a fantastic pedal. I got it at £135 which is semi reasonable, I wouldn't pay full whack though.It's well built like most mxr gear, looks cool obviously, and it has script feature which I love that it's basically 2/3 pedals in one,And guys... This doesn't boost our volume like the MXR 90!!!! I returned that because I wasn't happy with the quality or the unwanted boost and got this.Glad I did!It's fantastic just on its lowest setting or even up to 10/11 Max , the ONLY thing I dislike is how it travels too low on the lows on the frequencies and affects my tone noticeably.... And that's a game changer... So I'm trying the 95 mini to see how that goes and then I may look at other brands to try as I don't want my volume nor tone adjusting in anyway by a mod pedal lol...So four stars because it's over priced at its standard price purely because it's painted like evh lol... Much like the slash gear... (which I don't rare at all and I'm a hardcore slash fan)... and it does affect my tone significantly when activated, yes, like a wah it's going to travel through frequencies, but this hits the lows TOO much for my liking, unlike a wah, and I dislike lows lol... I use a Gibson les Paul slash November burst and being a les Paul it already hits on the lows, I use an eq, mids and highs cranked beautifully and these phase pedals bring up them lows as it travels in and out the frequencies!But it may not bother you like it does me, it's personal preference isn't it on our tone!!Definitely worth a go, if you dislike it you can return it for free! It's a no Brainer!!! It's an OK size for those of us who feel size matters lol.... And it does...I'd avoid the phase 90 though I really didn't like it at all, it was OTT even turned right down, I like my phaser on the subtler side... Maybe about 1/5 in the mix other effects so it's noticeable but not overbearing, I felt like it didn't like my other pedals either whereas the EVH plays real nice, low noise and my gate works fantastic on that background phase noise going, totally decimates it (hence the name I guess lol)I'll add I'm a pro signed musician in the USA, and so I started upgrading my kit, (I use a quad cortex for the memes on lazy days and practicing/writing on the move) and so my pedal board has been changing as I've utilized the finances from being signed lol....I'm a pedal board guy for gigs, yeh quad is cool but I'm very old school (despite being just 34 lol... Think JCM800 mic'd up for gigs and recording....that level of old school..) and so pedals are my thing!BUT... LOOK AT MY PIC!!! I'm signed and have a nice advance AND THE BEHRINGER FUZZ IS STILL THERE!!! AND IT'S STAYING!!!! Just a nice to know if you're wondering lol... Grab it you won't regret it for £20!A £20 behringer pedal porudly on display amongst my strymons, Cali, ZVEX and MXR gear!