MXR Phase 90
Other than the Cry-Baby, there may be no more classic pedal on the planet. As the industry standard for phase pedals, this is something everyone should experience. Its beautiful simplicity and gorgeous sound make anyone who uses it understand why it is so popular. The greatest guitar players of all time used this pedal, so why shouldn’t you?
External Control: None
Cost: $
HornFX Review
Interface: 5/5
An easier pedal does not exist.
Versatility: 1/5
The phase 90 does one thing, albeit very well
Clarity of Effect: 3.5/5
Although the phase does not charge through the speakers, it is always perceptible and pretty. The one real shortfall is its inability to change the intensity of the effect. That could potentially add to the effect’s ability to be heard. That being said, you should buy this pedal and put it on your board.
Complexity: Simple
Live application: 5/5
Great for any live setup. This will give you the perfect phase with an easy one-knob speed altering mechanism. You can even use it to a slight edge and fatness to your sound.
Product Information
The Phase 90 takes you from subtle, spatial shimmer to all-out high velocity swooshing with the twist of a knob.
THE LONG STORY
For more than four decades, the MXR Phase 90 has been a mainstay on the pedal boards of millions of players around the globe. This little orange box went on to become the sole icon of its effect category, and countless legendary riffs have benefitted from the sonic qualities of this pedal. No matter the genre or instrument, the Phase 90 has been there through it all to add its distinctly lush voice to a musician’s tone palette. With the twist of the Rate knob, you can take the Phase 90’s warm modulation from subtle, spatial shimmer to all-out high velocity swooshing.
Foot accessible speed control knob
LED on/off indicator
Powered by the Dunlop ECB-03 AC Adapter and/or 9 volt battery.
Dimensions: 4-1/4" x 2-1/4" x 1-1/4"
Weight: 0.9 lbs.
Color: Orange
Product info from the MXR website.