MXR EVH90 Van Halen Phase 90 Pedal User Reviews at zZounds

"Great Pedal" submitted October 17, 2007

By a customer from hotmail.com

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Musical Background: Active musician/hobbyist

Music Style: Rock and Blues

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Sound: I'm not much into pedals, but this is a real stunner. Works equally well for lead and rhythm. Warm, luscious and pulsating washes of sound and with interesting pulses of extra overdi=rive/feedback sounds on occasion. Once you have one you will notice all those songs where one has been used too - and you may not have noticed it before. It fattens up rhythms not unlike a chorus pedal and adds interest to lead work. It sounds very good with your amp on full overdrive or when clean. I have to say I never use it with the knob turned more than halfway up and usually only a quarter turn up or less. You get the van Halen sound with a throbbing Marshall or a more typical 70s sound (Skynyrd, Tull, Thin Lizzy) when coupled with more moderate distortion. There is a very subtle difference + and - the script switch but not a great deal to my ears. Perhaps it means you need only get the regular MXR90? I have to say I almost always engage the script for the "vintage" sound, but this is only because I assumed it woudl sound better. Feature: Its got a knob and script switch. The knob turned up past halfway gets into uncontrollable territory - might be effective for weird sounds once in a while - but I've not used it there yet. The blue diode is so bright it positively dazzles. I guess that's good should thelights go out and you need to see... Ease of Use: Its so easy it hurts! Simplicity is its virtue! Quality: Outstandingly tough. Value: Its very good. With this good a sound it is definitely worth it - which is not the case with most pedals in my experience. Manufacturer Support: Haven't needed any yet. The Wow Factor: Get one now! Actually don't, because then you'll sound as good as me! Overall: Very good product.

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"EVH PHASE 90 IS A WINNER!!" submitted November 29, 2004

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Music Style: hard rock/fusion/instrumental

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Sound: Absolutely NAILS the early Van Halen tones. Both the "block" and "script" settings are very dynamic, musical, sensitive to the player's touch, and noiseless. The "script" setting is even more rounder, mellower, and warmer than an orange Phase 90 with the R28 mod; I know because I own both and A/B'd them. Feature: The one "rate" knob is all you need. This thing BLOWS AWAY the Boss PH-3 phaser (I own one of them), which has a million knobs on it. Bottom line is, it don't matter how many knobs an effect has if its basic tone is no good. The EVH Phase 90's tone is awesome! Quality: Seems very well built; even better and more heavy-duty than the regular Phase 90's. And the paint job on this is MUCH better than on regular Phase 90's (whose orange paint tends to chip rather easily). Value: It is a bit pricey, but the tone this thing gets makes it definitely worthwhile. The Wow Factor: This has got to be the "feel good" product of the year; it actually lives up to its hype! Overall: Eddie Van Halen fans, especially those of the early/Roth years, should buy this phaser immediately! You will absolutely love it! And anyone who wants a great-sounding, easy-to-use, well-built phaser should buy this as well. I've played many different types of phasers, and own quite a few, and this one is the best-sounding one hands down! This is a winner clear across the board.

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"EVH Phase 90 Lives up to the Hype." submitted February 13, 2005

By a customer from yahoo.com

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Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: Alternative/Rock/Fusion

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Sound: I use it within a True bypass loop, by loopmaster, (loop-master.com), and the sound is Warm, Rich, Smooth, and Whirly. Great overall tones. Feature: One knob with both Script and Block modes at your finger tips. Great pedal. The outer case is extremely durable and the paint is nice to boot. Best Led of any pedal I've ever had. Jacks look top notch too. Quality: Overall construction gets a 10. Solid through and through. Value: A bit pricey, worth every penny though in my opinion. I didnt pay retail so another 10. Manufacturer Support: Havent had any problems and therefor no reason to contact any one. So a 10 for the no problems =) Overall: Lives up to the hype. Check the others out and give this one a whirl. It's really that good.

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"EVH PHASE 90" submitted October 31, 2006

By a customer from kingcon.com

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Music Style: rock alternative

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Sound: very cool just what i thought it would be Feature: the script button puts it above the rest Ease of Use: very easy one knob a footswitch and the script button Quality: it could be run over and still work flawless Value: this box has one of the best values Manufacturer Support: i have not had a problem with mine The Wow Factor: its got the EVH stripes on how can you go wrong Overall: i would keep this and add a couple of other boxs

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MXR EVH90 Phase 90 Customer Review submitted November 6, 2008

By a customer from yahoo.ca

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Musical Background: active musician

Music Style: hard rock classic rock metal

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Sound: sounds great better then the boss phaser for sure. a must have for early van halen fans Ease of Use: 1 knob and a script switch. simple Quality: real heavy. built like a rock. I've dropped it on concrete and it didnt leave a mark. Value: great pedal. good for getting the early van halen spacey tone. Manufacturer Support: have not had to deal with support The Wow Factor: looks good!

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"VH fans this thing is killer" submitted August 9, 2005

By a customer from juno.com

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Musical Background: Part time

Music Style: Rock metal jazz

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Sound: If you love VH, this is the pedal, clean, powerful ........just go buy it! Feature: 3 knobs is all you need for awsome sound Quality: Metal built like a little brick Value: Pricey but worth it........... Manufacturer Support: never had to deal with them

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MXR EVH90 Phase 90 Customer Review submitted January 25, 2005

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Sound: If you are a Van Halen fan ths is the petal for you and no joke. Sounds just like the recording. Feature: Just to good. Quality: I dropped and b accident on concret and it was still good. No scratches but paint chiped off. Value: It was worth every dime and penny. Manufacturer Support: Best pedal out.

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"F****** Amazing" submitted May 25, 2005

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Music Style: Rock/Screamo

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Sound: If you want that rich VH sound this is it! Feature: Great Sound for any VH lover! Quality: Great artwork great deal! Manufacturer Support: Amazing Support

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"The best phaser. (fullstop)" submitted January 14, 2006

By a customer from aol.com

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Musical Background: band member

Music Style: hard rock/classic rock/vintage metal (ie. zakk wylde)

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Sound: This is the ultimate phaser. simple but SO effective... Feature: nothing more needed. the 'script' switch is a fantastic addition. the blue LED is so cool... Quality: solid as hell Value: slightly pricy Manufacturer Support: great. dunlop always are... The Wow Factor: I REALLY want one Overall: insane. [fullstop]

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