MXR 20th Anniversary Zakk Wylde Signature Phaser vs Option 5 Destination Phase
The MXR 20th Anniversary Zakk Wylde Signature Phaser and the Option 5 Destination Phase are both pedals sharing analog warmth. The MXR 20th Anniversary Zakk Wylde Signature Phaser leans mid-forward. The Option 5 Destination Phase leans modulated. Current prices: $125.99 vs $129.95.
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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.47% — 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.$125.99via Reverb
$129.95via Reverb
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.
The Option 5 Destination Phase is an analog phaser pedal from Option 5 (US), delivering premium analog phase sweep with through-zero flange, vibrato, and multiple phaser configurations in a high-quality US boutique format. The Destination Phase is known for its through-zero flanging capability alongside traditional phase sweep, making it one of the more versatile analog phaser designs available.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Hard Rock
- Metal
- Funk
- Experimental
- Classic Rock
- mid-forward
- modulated
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Busking