The MXR Phase 100 is an MXR phaser pedal, currently around $149.99. Close alternatives include the Catalinbread Many Worlds and the SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase. It pairs well with the ENGL E651 Artist Edition and the Friedman BE-Mini Head.
MXR Phase 100
MXR · pedal
The MXR Phase 100 is a four-stage phaser with an Intensity control offering four phasing textures, a richer, more pronounced cousin of the Phase 90. Used by Glenn Tipton, it delivers lush, swirling modulation from subtle to dramatic, suited to rock rhythm and lead. Its extra control range makes it more versatile than the simpler Phase 90.
- modulation
- lush
- phaser
- stage
- rhythm
- subtle
- rock
- rich
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the MXR Phase 100 is commonly used in
- Rock
- Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Funk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR Phase 100
ENGL E651 Artist Edition
Engl
17% matchRun MXR Phase 100 after ENGL E651 Artist Edition in the signal chain, clear of ENGL E651 Artist Edition's own gain stage
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchRun Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Hughes & Kettner Coreblade gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Friedman Phil X Signature brings the high gain it's missing
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — EVH 000 gives it high gain to fill it with
Pedals that stack with the MXR Phase 100
Fjord Fuzz Odin
Fjord Fuzz
25% matchInto a low gain tone, Fjord Fuzz Odin brings the fuzzy it's missing
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
25% matchEarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Diezel Herbert Overdrive/Distortion/Preamp
Diezel
18% matchMXR Phase 100's modulated voice goes after Diezel Herbert Overdrive/Distortion/Preamp in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Diezel Herbert Overdrive/Distortion/Preamp's own transparent character
Mr. Black Bloodmoon
Mr Black
9% matchMr. Black Bloodmoon's dark voice goes after MXR Phase 100 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR Phase 100's own modulated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
9% matchAlexander Pedals SpaceXpander's spring voice goes after MXR Phase 100 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR Phase 100's own modulated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchCusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchRun Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Crowther Prunes gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Cheaper alternatives
Maestro Orbit
Maestro
73% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, stage
Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser
Valco
72% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, modulation
Tone City Summer Orange
Tone City
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez PH Mini Phaser Mini
Ibanez
94% similaritysimilar tone character
MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini
MXR
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Mu-Tron Bi-Phase
Mu Tron
72% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, stage
Citadel Planetary Phase
Citadel
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Beetronics Larva
Beetronics
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Walrus Audio Lillian Multi-Stage Analog Phaser
Walrus Audio
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Carl Martin Two Faze
Carl Martin
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Catalinbread Many Worlds
Catalinbread
74% similarityShared character: phase, rich, phaser
SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase
Solidgoldfx
74% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, rich
Roland Corp US PH-3 Phase Shifter
Roland
74% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, stage
Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4
Subdecay
73% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, stage
Pigtronix Moon Pool
Pigtronix
73% similarityShared character: effect, phaser, stage
Heavy Metal FX HMFX Phase Riot Factory Second
Heavy Metal Fx
72% similarityShared character: phase, phaser, modulation
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR Phase 100?+
The closest matches in character are the Catalinbread Many Worlds, the SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase, the Roland Corp US PH-3 Phase Shifter. Budget picks: Maestro Orbit, Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser, Tone City Summer Orange. Boutique upgrades: Mu-Tron Bi-Phase, Citadel Planetary Phase, Beetronics Larva.
What pairs well with the MXR Phase 100?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: ENGL E651 Artist Edition, Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — Run MXR Phase 100 after ENGL E651 Artist Edition in the signal chain, clear of ENGL E651 Artist Edition's own gain stage.
How much does the MXR Phase 100 cost?+
Around $149.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).