With the addition of the script button, MXR has given us the answer to the question of which Phase 90 one should get. Grab a piece of Eddie's magic with the MXR EVH 90—a collaboration between Eddie Van Halen and Dunlop Manufacturing that represents an updated version of the legendary Phase 90. There is less definition with distortion as there are more overtones created because of the hard clipping.

The Phase 90 takes you from subtle, spatial shimmer to all-out high velocity swooshing with the twist of a knob. If you need your item delivered on a specific day, you can leave a comment in the box at the checkout and we'll take it from there. The MXR Phase 90 gives a wooshing, swirling sound with a variable speed control that sounds as if the frequencies of the guitar are fading in and out. and myriad vintage vibrations in between thanks to a one-dial, simplistic interface for great results. MXR's legendary build quality and attention to detail are evident, with a robust metal chassis and metal footswitch that feels solid under the foot.The tones that EVH got on that classic record are among the greatest ever, and a huge part of Eddie‘s guitar sound has always been the MXR Phase 90. The small orange box has found it's way frequently on to recordings since it's release in the early 1970's. Since its introduction, this classic stompbox has remained relatively unchanged with just a single knob to control the speed of the phase shifting.

That's not a quick tweak, but a full multi-point setup by an experienced guitar technician who will check and adjust every single thing on your guitar, bass, ukulele or banjo to ensure it is performing at its absolute best. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising.This device has found its way into many of Eddie Van Halen's recordings, adding a shimmery velocity to lead passages or a more dramatic swoosh to muted strumming. Artists such as Eddie Van Halen made great use of the pedal and it can be heard on songs such as "Ain't talkin' 'Bout Love''.

Plus it happens to be less expensive than a script logo reissue and significantly less expensive than an original. The knob is sensitive, but easy to control thanks to its oversized design, and unlike the other Phase 90 pedals, this one has a knob that has been painted with glow-in-the-dark paint, to make checking and changing your setting easy in a live situation. Despite the lack of a level control, MXR has been careful to construct the circuit so that the pedal does not lower your signal.The top nut also plays a big part in the action of your guitar so we'll hit that sweet spot between too low and too high. There are several styles, including the standard block logo version, a reproduction of the script logo version, and an Eddie Van Halen signature model. Despite the limited number of controls that the Phase 90 has, the knob actually covers quite a broad range, from a slow, almost imperceptible phase rate, to a full-on Leslie-ish psychedelic warble. Often imitated but never duplicated, the elusive vintage MXR Phase 90 guitar pedal is at the top of the list for pedal collectors world-wide.

Lucky for you it is the twenty first century, and we don’t have to make decisions like that anymore.Plus, the EVH 90 sports the greatest graphics in the history of rock: the red, white, and black stripes from Eddie's legendary Frankenstein guitar. The bridge affects the break angle and string height of your guitar and is also responsible for holding your saddles.