The MXR Phase 95 is an MXR phaser pedal. Close alternatives include the MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini and the MXR Phase 100. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo and the Matchless Chieftain 2X10 Combo Amp.

MXR Phase 95

MXR · pedal

The MXR Phase 95 is a compact phaser combining Phase 45 and Phase 90 circuits with a Script/Block toggle, offering four-stage and two-stage phasing in a mini enclosure. Used by Steve Lukather, it delivers classic MXR swirl from subtle shimmer to deeper modulation, suited to rock and fusion clean and lead tones. Its compact size and dual voices make it pedalboard-friendly.

  • fusion
  • phaser
  • modulation
  • rock
  • subtle
  • shimmer
  • phase 45
  • phase 95

Genres the MXR Phase 95 is commonly used in

  • Rock
  • Jazz Fusion
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Funk
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the MXR Phase 95

Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo

Mesa Boogie

21% match
$2999via Reverb

Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own

Matchless Chieftain 2X10 Combo Amp

amplifier

15% match

MXR Phase 95's modulated voice goes after Matchless Chieftain 2X10 Combo Amp in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Matchless Chieftain 2X10 Combo Amp's own high gain character

Friedman BE-Mini Head

Friedman

tonal match
$203.48via Reverb

Into a low gain tone, Friedman BE-Mini Head brings the high gain it's missing

Hughes & Kettner Warp 7

Hughes & Kettner

tonal match
$937.50via Reverb

The low gain tone has headroom to spare — Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 gives it high gain to fill it with

Synergy SL2 Module

Synergy

tonal match

The low gain tone has headroom to spare — Synergy SL2 Module gives it high gain to fill it with

Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head

Hiwatt

tonal match
$1460.11via Reverb

The low gain tone has headroom to spare — Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head gives it high gain to fill it with

Hughes & Kettner Coreblade

Hughes & Kettner

tonal match

Hughes & Kettner Coreblade's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own

Friedman Phil X Signature

Friedman

tonal match
$3299.99via Reverb

Friedman Phil X Signature's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own

Pedals that stack with the MXR Phase 95

Fjord Fuzz Odin

Fjord Fuzz

25% match
$199via Reverb

Fjord Fuzz Odin's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own

EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter

EarthQuaker Devices

24% match
$179via Reverb

Into a low gain tone, EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter brings the fuzzy it's missing

DigiTech DOD Looking Glass Signature Designer Distortion

Digitech

17% match
$201.77via Reverb

Run MXR Phase 95 after DigiTech DOD Looking Glass Signature Designer Distortion in the signal chain, clear of DigiTech DOD Looking Glass Signature Designer Distortion's own gain stage

Mr. Black Bloodmoon

Mr Black

9% match
$199.95via Reverb

Put Mr. Black Bloodmoon after MXR Phase 95 in the signal chain, clear of MXR Phase 95's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Red Witch Titan

Red Witch

9% match

Run Red Witch Titan after MXR Phase 95 in the signal chain, clear of MXR Phase 95's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz

Cusack Music

tonal match
$229via Reverb

The low gain tone has headroom to spare — Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz gives it high gain to fill it with

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2

Dr Scientist

tonal match
$206.45via Reverb

Into a low gain tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings the fuzzy it's missing

Crowther Prunes

Crowther

tonal match

Run Crowther Prunes into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy

Alternativessee all similar tone character →

MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini

MXR

72% similarity
$109.99via Reverb

Shared character: small_footprint, phaser, subtle

MXR Phase 100

MXR

72% similarity
$149.99via Reverb

Shared character: phaser, subtle, modulation

Warm Audio Mutation Phasor II

Warm Audio

70% similarity
$139.99via Reverb

Shared character: phaser, subtle, modulation

MXR Phase 90

MXR

70% similarity
$89.99via Reverb

“The MXR Phase 95 is a compact phaser combining Phase 45 and Phase 90 circuits with a Script/Block toggle”

Schulte Compact Phaser

Schulte

70% similarity

Shared character: phaser, modulation

W-LM Phased Out

W-LM

70% similarity

Shared character: phaser, modulation

MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase

MXR

69% similarity
$125.99via Reverb

Shared character: phaser, subtle, modulation

Warm Audio Jet Phaser

Warm Audio

68% similarity
$113.35via Reverb

Shared character: phaser, subtle, modulation

Malekko Omicron Phase

Malekko

68% similarity
$159.99via Reverb

Shared character: phaser

Heavy Metal FX HMFX Phase Riot Factory Second

Heavy Metal Fx

67% similarity

Shared character: phaser, modulation

Mooer Phaser Player

Mooer

67% similarity
$63.82via Reverb

Shared character: phaser

Moen AM-PH Phase

Moen

67% similarity
$34.80via Reverb

Shared character: phaser

See all alternatives to the MXR Phase 95 (cheaper + boutique) →

Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the MXR Phase 95?+

The closest matches in character are the MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini, the MXR Phase 100, the Warm Audio Mutation Phasor II.

What pairs well with the MXR Phase 95?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo, Matchless Chieftain 2X10 Combo Amp, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own.

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