Amps that pair well with the MXR Phase 90

Used together by 1 artist

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → bright)

The chiming AC30 and the Phase 90 are a documented classic-rock pairing, the amp's bright top end giving the phaser's sweep plenty of sparkle to move through.

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → bright)

What Fender Deluxe Reverb brings here leans toward bright — that's worth building a pairing around

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run the Phase 90's classic sweep after the SB110's boxy midrange voice and it has real character to color.

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

The MAX 100's practice-oriented mid gain gives the Phase 90's classic sweep something driven to color.

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Let the Phase 90's classic sweep color the MAX 150's own midrange-forward bass tone with subtle movement.

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep Peavey TKO 115's full voice out front: MXR Phase 90 goes after Peavey TKO 115 in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run MXR Phase 90 after Marshall Super Bass in the signal chain, clear of Marshall Super Bass's own gain stage

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

The Phase 90's classic-rock sweep follows the SVT-CL's tube growl and compression for added motion.

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep MXR Phase 90 after Ampeg RB-110 in the signal chain, clear of Ampeg RB-110's own gain stage

Comes later in the signal chain

Used together by 2 artists

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run MXR Phase 90 after Mesa Boogie Mark I in the signal chain, clear of Mesa Boogie Mark I's own gain stage

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run MXR Phase 90 after Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head in the signal chain, clear of Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head's own gain stage

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run MXR Phase 90 after Hiwatt Custom DR20H in the signal chain, clear of Hiwatt Custom DR20H's own gain stage

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep Boss Acoustic Singer Pro's high headroom voice out front: MXR Phase 90 goes after Boss Acoustic Singer Pro in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Into the SB106's clean, DI-friendly signal, the Phase 90's sweep stays articulate rather than getting muddy.

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep Marshall YJM100 Head's pristine voice out front: MXR Phase 90 goes after Marshall YJM100 Head in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run the Phase 90's classic sweep after the Savage 120's rich, gated touring gain and the modulation has real body to color.

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run MXR Phase 90 after Laney Digbeth Foundry DBF100 in the signal chain, clear of Laney Digbeth Foundry DBF100's own gain stage

Comes later in the signal chain

Used together by 1 artist

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Put MXR Phase 90 after Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar in the signal chain, clear of Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar's own gain stage

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run the Phase 90's classic sweep after the Bronco TAN's balanced, midrange-forward headroom and the modulation has real body to color.

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run MXR Phase 90 after Hiwatt DR103H in the signal chain, clear of Hiwatt DR103H's own gain stage

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep PRS HX 100 Head's high headroom voice out front: MXR Phase 90 goes after PRS HX 100 Head in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run the Phase 90's classic sweep after the Unity 500's transparent, mid-forward drive and the modulation has real body to color.

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

MXR Phase 90's analog warmth voice goes after Blackstar HT-20R MkII in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Blackstar HT-20R MkII's own transparent character

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run MXR Phase 90 after Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp in the signal chain, clear of Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp's own gain stage

Comes later in the signal chain