The MXR Script Phase 90 (LED) is an MXR phaser pedal, currently around $129.55. Close alternatives include the IVY Planet Phaser and the IdiotBox Effects WhataPhaser. It pairs well with the Marshall Plexi 1959SLP and the Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head.
MXR Script Phase 90 (LED)
MXR · pedal
The MXR Script Phase 90 (LED) is a reissue variant of MXR's legendary Phase 90 phaser, featuring the vintage "script" logo styling of the earliest original units along with an added LED status indicator for visibility in low-light stage conditions. It delivers the same classic, warm phase-shift sweep that made the original 1970s Phase 90 one of the most iconic and widely used phaser pedals in music history.
What stands out
“s legendary phase 90 phaser”
— from the listing
“musical phase modulation for rock”
— from the community notes
“Standout strength is the pairing of authentic vintage styling with a genuinely useful modern practicality (LED visibility), appealing to players who want the classic look”
— from the community notes
“Valued for combining the vintage script-logo aesthetic of the earliest original Phase 90 units with the practical addition of an LED indicator, a feature the true vintage originals lacked”
— from the community notes
“Retains the classic Phase 90 circuit's warm, musical phase-shift character that made the original one of the most influential modulation pedals ever made”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“LED status indicator is a small but genuinely useful modern practicality, letting players confirm pedal status at a glance on a dark stage”
— from the reviews
“A strong choice for players wanting vintage Phase 90 aesthetics with a practical modern touch”
— from the reviews
- phaser
- musical
- modern
- psychedelic
- funk
- rock
- classic phase 90
- authentic vintage styling
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the MXR Script Phase 90 (LED) is commonly used in
- Funk
- Rock
Amps that pair well with the MXR Script Phase 90 (LED)
Marshall Plexi 1959SLP
amplifier
16% matchMarshall Plexi 1959SLP leans toward aggressive, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head
Dumble
15% matchDumble Overdrive Special Amp Head's own dynamic character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes after MXR Script Phase 90 (LED) in the chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after MXR Script Phase 90 (LED)
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 after MXR Script Phase 90 (LED)
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes after MXR Script Phase 90 (LED) in the chain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Friedman BE-Mini Head after MXR Script Phase 90 (LED)
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade goes after MXR Script Phase 90 (LED) in the chain
Pedals that stack with the MXR Script Phase 90 (LED)
Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster
Dallas
13% matchDallas Rangemaster Treble Booster's own germanium character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
MXR Distortion+
MXR
12% matchWhat MXR Distortion+ brings here leans toward gritty — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Alexander Pedals Radical Delay
Alexander Pedals
8% matchKeep MXR Script Phase 90 (LED)'s warm voice out front: Alexander Pedals Radical Delay goes after MXR Script Phase 90 (LED) in the signal chain so its pristine voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
8% matchCaroline Guitar Company Meteore's pristine voice goes after MXR Script Phase 90 (LED) in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR Script Phase 90 (LED)'s own warm character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction
Death By Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction goes in front of MXR Script Phase 90 (LED) in the chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front of MXR Script Phase 90 (LED)
Subdecay F-Bomb
Subdecay
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Subdecay F-Bomb goes in front of MXR Script Phase 90 (LED) in the chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWarm Audio Jet Phaser belongs after MXR Script Phase 90 (LED), since modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Cheaper alternatives
CNZ Audio SPH-20
Cnz Audio
66% similarityShared character: phaser, stage
TC Electronic Blood Moon Phaser
TC Electronic
60% similarityShared character: phaser, stage
Electro-Harmonix Nano Small Stone v2
Electro-Harmonix
60% similarityShared character: phaser, stage
Mooer Liquid Phaser 5 Phaser modes
Mooer
59% similarityShared character: phaser, stage
Demon FX Sibling
Demon Fx
57% similarityShared character: phaser
Tone City Summer Orange
Tone City
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Citadel Planetary Phase
Citadel
65% similarityShared character: phaser
Carl Martin Two Faze
Carl Martin
62% similarityShared character: phaser
Walrus Audio Lillian
Walrus Audio
59% similarityShared character: phaser, stage
EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter
EarthQuaker Devices
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Death By Audio Moonbeam Stereo Multi-Stage Phaser
Death By Audio
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Death By Audio Moonbeam
Death By Audio
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
IVY Planet Phaser
Ivy
66% similarityShared character: phaser
IdiotBox Effects WhataPhaser
Idiotbox Effects
64% similarityShared character: phaser
Maxon PT999 Phaser Tone
Maxon
64% similarityShared character: phaser
Orange Series Phaser
Orange
63% similarityShared character: phaser, touch
Orange Ninety Orange
Mooer
62% similarityShared character: phaser, stage
Spaceman Explorer
Spaceman
60% similarityShared character: phaser
See all alternatives to the MXR Script Phase 90 (LED) (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR Script Phase 90 (LED)?+
The closest matches in character are the IVY Planet Phaser, the IdiotBox Effects WhataPhaser, the Maxon PT999 Phaser Tone. Budget picks: CNZ Audio SPH-20, TC Electronic Blood Moon Phaser, Electro-Harmonix Nano Small Stone v2. Boutique upgrades: Citadel Planetary Phase, Carl Martin Two Faze, Walrus Audio Lillian.
What pairs well with the MXR Script Phase 90 (LED)?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Plexi 1959SLP, Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Marshall Plexi 1959SLP leans toward aggressive, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the MXR Script Phase 90 (LED) cost?+
Around $129.55 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).