MXR Phase 95
The MXR Phase 45 and Phase 90
have each earned their place in the
pantheon of guitar effects. From
script logo, to block logo, and every
iteration in between, these two little
orange boxes have been on more
records and more tours than any
other phaser out there. And now, you
can get both circuits in a single (and
smaller) box along with the ability
to toggle between its “script” and
“block” logo variations. In short, the
script logo version had less feedback
in the circuit resulting in a slightly
less-intense effect. Believe it or not,
the Phase 90 came before the Phase
45. The 90 is a four-stage phaser
while the 45 is a two-stage phaser.
It doesn’t really matter anymore
though because they are both in one
pedalboard friendly enclosure now.
I’ve always been partial to the more
subtle ways of the 45; I love the UniVibe-like throb and the way it sounds
like a fast vibrato when you crank the
speed. On the other hand, the Phase
90 is mandatory for recreating early
EVH tones and is key for so many ‘90s
alternative jams. With this feature set,
size, and price point, the Phase 95
was an easy pick for this list.
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