The MXR EVH90 Phase 90 is an MXR phaser pedal, currently around $129.99. Close alternatives include the Orange Series Phaser and the Mojo Hand FX Nebula Redux. It pairs well with the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and the Mesa Boogie Mark I.
MXR EVH90 Phase 90
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The MXR EVH90 Phase 90 is Eddie Van Halen's signature version of the classic MXR Phase 90, finished in striped Van Halen livery with a single Speed knob and a Script switch. The switch toggles between two voicings: modern Block mode, which is brighter with a more pronounced, scooped sweep, and vintage Script mode, which is warmer, subtler, and smoother. It produces the swirling, liquid phase that defined Eddie's tone on classic Van Halen recordings, working beautifully into a cranked amp for thick lead and rhythm textures. Simple and immediate, it suits classic rock, hard rock, and anyone chasing that signature warm, organic phaser sound from a single intuitive control.
- rhythm
- modern
- hard rock
- phaser
- simple
- liquid
- scooped
- classic rock
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the MXR EVH90 Phase 90 is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the MXR EVH90 Phase 90
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
29% matchFeed a scooped signal into Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Mesa Boogie Mark I
Mesa Boogie
28% matchMesa Boogie Mark I pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Peavey 112-6 1x12
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey 112-6 1x12 takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Roland Cube Street EX
Roland
tonal matchRoland Cube Street EX pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchFeed a scooped signal into Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Gibson Dual Falcon 20
Gibson
tonal matchStack Gibson Dual Falcon 20 on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchFeed a scooped signal into Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Orange Crush 12
Orange
tonal matchFeed a scooped signal into Orange Crush 12 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the MXR EVH90 Phase 90
Browne Amplification Gritador
Browne Amplification
27% matchBrowne Amplification Gritador takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic
pedal
27% matchIbanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive
Ashdown
23% matchPut MXR EVH90 Phase 90 after Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive in the signal chain, clear of Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive's own gain stage
Revv Tilt Boost (Shawn Tubbs Signature)
Revv
20% matchPut MXR EVH90 Phase 90 after Revv Tilt Boost (Shawn Tubbs Signature) in the signal chain, clear of Revv Tilt Boost (Shawn Tubbs Signature)'s own gain stage
Catalinbread Epoch-Set
Catalinbread
11% matchKeep Catalinbread Epoch-Set after MXR EVH90 Phase 90 in the signal chain, clear of MXR EVH90 Phase 90's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb
pedal
11% matchKeep MXR EVH90 Phase 90's smooth voice out front: Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb goes after MXR EVH90 Phase 90 in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Fortin Amplification Fourteen Overdrive
Fortin Amplification
tonal matchFortin Amplification Fourteen Overdrive takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah
Ibanez
tonal matchFeed a scooped signal into Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Cheaper alternatives
MXR Phase 90
MXR
73% similarity“is Eddie Van Halen's signature version of the classic MXR Phase 90, finished in striped Van Halen livery”
MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini
MXR
72% similarityShared character: single_tone_knob, phaser, thickness
One Control Persian Green Screamer
One Control
69% similarityShared character: pedal, hard_rock, classic_rock
Electro-Harmonix Bad
Electro-Harmonix
68% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, classic_rock
Boss TR-2 Tremolo
Boss
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Walrus Audio Fundamental Chrous
Walrus Audio
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Maestro
72% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, simple
Boss CE-2 Chorus
Boss
69% similarityShared character: warm, subtle
Catalinbread Many Worlds
Catalinbread
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Walrus Audio Lillian Multi-Stage Analog Phaser
Walrus Audio
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Orange Series Phaser
Orange
73% similarityShared character: single_tone_knob, phaser, lead
Mojo Hand FX Nebula Redux
Mojo Hand Fx
71% similarityShared character: phaser, classic_rock, warm
Red Witch Deluxe Moon Phaser
Red Witch
71% similarityShared character: phaser, pedal, subtle
Ibanez PH Mini Phaser Mini
Ibanez
70% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, simple
T-Rex Tremonti Phaser
T Rex
70% similarityShared character: phaser, hard_rock, lead
Wylde Audio MXR Phase
Wylde Audio
70% similarityShared character: phaser, hard_rock, simple
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR EVH90 Phase 90?+
The closest matches in character are the Orange Series Phaser, the Mojo Hand FX Nebula Redux, the Red Witch Deluxe Moon Phaser. Budget picks: MXR Phase 90, MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini, One Control Persian Green Screamer. Boutique upgrades: Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter, Boss CE-2 Chorus, Catalinbread Many Worlds.
What pairs well with the MXR EVH90 Phase 90?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Mesa Boogie Mark I, Peavey 112-6 1x12 — Feed a scooped signal into Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and it comes out closer to mid-forward.
How much does the MXR EVH90 Phase 90 cost?+
Around $129.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).