MXR M101 PHASE 90 PHASER Review & Video: Creamy Butter Churner!
At long last - one of my favorite and most used pedals of all time! The MXR Phase 90 Phaser, like some of my other prized pedals, it's nothing new.
However, this pedal has achieved legendary status for some of the creamiest and warm sounding phaser effects of all time.
This simple, orange colored pedal with only one knob provides huge sweeping and swelling effects which are perfect for all different types of music. Physically speaking, the MXR Phase 90 is constructed out of seemingly bullet proof steel which would probably support the weight of a large elephant. One drawback to this pedal is that if you want to replace the battery be sure to have a screwdriver handy as you cannot access the compartment without one.
Selected Video:
Found this great Video on YouTube of a talented player showcasing the Phase 90's effect at different settings. Runtime is nearly 8:30 seconds!
Some people claim that a truly vintage MXR Phase pedal sounds much better than a newly manufactured one. Having used both extensively, I've noticed a few things. The older models do seem to have more of a thicker, almost warmer tone to them. That being said, the original pedals are alxo much noisier than the newer ones. My advice- buy new. An AC adapter is also included in the box. For around $99 this pedal will do wonders to your sound.
Live Results:
| MXR Micro Phase 90 | ![]() |
8 Bids | US $31.00 | 2h 2m |
| Dunlop MXR Phase 90 M101 Shifter Guitar Effect Pedal | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $50.00 | 2h 5m |
| MXR Phase 90 M101 Shifter Guitar Effect Pedal | ![]() |
9 Bids | US $20.51 | 3h 12m |
| NEW MXR CUSTOM SHOP 74 VINTAGE SCRIPT PHASE 90 PEDAL | ![]() |
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US $119.95 | 5h 54m |
| NEW MXR CUSTOM SHOP CSP 001 VARIPHASE PHASE 90 PHASER | ![]() |
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US $169.95 | 6h 1m |
| MXR m 101 phase 90 Excellent condition | ![]() |
6 Bids | US $20.50 | 10h 46m |
| MXR Phase 90 Pedal | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $39.99 | 22h 43m |
| MXR Phase 90 M 101 Phaser NEW global shipping WARRANTY | ![]() |
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US $79.99 | 23h 12m |
| NEW Dunlop EVH90 MXR Phase 90 Guitar Effect Pedal | ![]() |
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US $129.00 | 1d 2h 16m |
| Dunlop MXR 74 Vintage Phase 90 CSP026 Phaser Guitar | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $75.00 | 1d 3h 51m |
In a live setting, I find that with full distortion cranked up, a little MXR Phaser will make my solos leap out of my amp and smack a listener in the face like nothing else. Get this pedal!
Features
- Foot accessible speed control knob
- LED on/off indicator
- Powered by the Dunlop ECB03 (earlier versions use ECB02) AC Adapter and/or 9 volt battery
Technical Info
- Dimensions: 4-1/4 x 2-1/4 x 1-1/4 in.
- Weight: 0.9 lbs.
- Color: Orange










Hi,
I´m a brazilian guitar player who make this video.
Thanks by your friendly words about my work in this video.
I´m very happy in being able to help others guitar players in some way.
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