Maxon PT999 Phaser Tone vs MXR 20th Anniversary Zakk Wylde Signature Phaser
The Maxon PT999 Phaser Tone and the MXR 20th Anniversary Zakk Wylde Signature Phaser are both pedals sharing analog warmth. The MXR 20th Anniversary Zakk Wylde Signature Phaser leans mid-forward and high gain. Current prices: $131.26 vs $125.99.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.44% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- analog warmth
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$131.26via Reverb
$125.99via Reverb
The Maxon PT999 Phaser Tone is a vintage-style phaser from Japanese manufacturer Maxon, delivering classic analog phase sweep with the warm, musical character of vintage phaser circuits at Maxon Japanese quality. The PT999 provides traditional analog phaser tones for classic rock, funk, and vintage applications from the respected Maxon manufacturer.
The MXR ZW-90 Wylde Phase is Zakk Wylde's signature take on the Phase 90, offered here in a 20th Anniversary edition finish. It keeps the one-knob simplicity of the original: a single Speed control ranging from a slow, warm, liquid analogue sweep to a fast, fierce staccato pulse. The voicing is smooth and warm, thickening and animating the signal without adding harshness or overpowering the core tone, which is why it holds together under the heavy distortion Wylde plays it with. It is at its most distinctive on high-gain rhythm and lead work at slow speeds, where the sweep lends a swirling, vocal movement to sustained notes. It also works well on bass and keyboards. Powered by a 9V battery or a standard supply.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Classic Rock
- Funk
- Rock
- Hard Rock
- Metal
- mid-forward
- high gain
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Busking