MXR 20th Anniversary Zakk Wylde Signature Phaser vs Providence Phase Force PHF-1
The MXR 20th Anniversary Zakk Wylde Signature Phaser and the Providence Phase Force PHF-1 are both pedals sharing mid-forward, analog warmth. Current prices: $125.99 vs $165.92.
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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.46% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- mid-forward
- analog warmth
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$125.99via Reverb
$165.92via 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 Providence PHF-1 Phase Force is an analog phase shifter with Speed and Output Level controls, ranging from a slow undulation to an extreme, wide sweep. A Mid Shift switch moves the phase-shift range upward to emphasise the upper mids, and Providence's Vitalizer buffer sits in the signal path so the dry character of the instrument survives the effect rather than being swallowed by it.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Hard Rock
- Metal
- Rock
- Funk
- Classic Rock
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Busking