The MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini is an MXR phaser pedal, currently around $109.99. Close alternatives include the MXR EVH90 Phase 90 and the MXR Phase 95. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Synergy SL2 Module.
MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini
MXR · pedal
The MXR Phase 95 Mini combines two classic MXR phaser circuits in one compact enclosure, with a toggle selecting between them. The Phase 90 setting is a four-stage phaser with the thick, warm, pronounced midrange swirl that defined the original orange MXR box, prominent enough to sit forward in a mix. The Phase 45 setting is a two-stage circuit giving a subtler, lighter and more transparent sweep that thickens the tone without dominating it. A second toggle switches between script and block voicings, the script setting being smoother and less pronounced with less volume lift, the block setting brighter and more aggressive. A single Speed control sets the rate.
- phaser
- thick
- midrange
- transparent
- stage
- warm
- mix
- overdrive
Good for
- Busking
- Live
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Funk
- Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman BE-Mini Head into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchRun Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchRun Ceriatone 2202H into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Hughes & Kettner Coreblade brings the high gain it's missing
Pedals that stack with the MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini
Fjord Fuzz Odin
Fjord Fuzz
23% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Fjord Fuzz Odin gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
23% matchRun Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
9% matchAlexander Pedals SpaceXpander's spring voice goes after MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini's own full character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
8% matchPut EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath after MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini in the signal chain, clear of MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz is voiced for a clean amp's front end — MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini gives it exactly that
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchInto MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini, Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
MXR M249 Super Badass Dynamic O.D.
MXR
tonal matchInto MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini, MXR M249 Super Badass Dynamic O.D. is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Cheaper alternatives
Maestro Orbit
Maestro
71% similarityShared character: three_modes, phaser, subtle
Mooer Liquid Phaser 5 Phaser modes
Mooer
69% similarityShared character: three_modes, phaser, overdrive
Mooer Phaser Player
Mooer
67% similarityShared character: three_modes, phaser, overdrive
Tone City Summer Orange
Tone City
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Outlaw Effects Phunnel Cloud
Outlaw Effects
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Movall Audio MP-301 Van Golem
Movall Audio
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Mu-Tron Bi-Phase
Mu Tron
68% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, stage
MXR Phase 100
MXR
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Catalinbread Many Worlds
Catalinbread
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Providence Phase Force PHF-1
Providence
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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MXR EVH90 Phase 90
MXR
72% similarityShared character: single_tone_knob, phaser, thickness
MXR Phase 95
MXR
72% similarityShared character: small_footprint, phaser, subtle
Orange Series Phaser
Orange
69% similarityShared character: single_tone_knob, phaser, mix
T-Rex Tremonti Phaser
T Rex
69% similarityShared character: phaser, mix, subtle
Mojo Hand FX Nebula Redux
Mojo Hand Fx
68% similarityShared character: phaser, stage, warm
Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser
Spaceman
67% similarityShared character: phaser, mix, subtle
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR EVH90 Phase 90, the MXR Phase 95, the Orange Series Phaser. Budget picks: Maestro Orbit, Mooer Liquid Phaser 5 Phaser modes, Mooer Phaser Player. Boutique upgrades: Mu-Tron Bi-Phase, MXR Phase 100, Catalinbread Many Worlds.
What pairs well with the MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Synergy SL2 Module, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — Run Friedman BE-Mini Head into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain.
How much does the MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini cost?+
Around $109.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).