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MXR EVH90 Van Halen Phase 90 Pedal

Edward Van Halen earned his spot in the guitar tone hall of fame with the first note on his debut album in 1978. The guitar work on that album still boggles minds more than 25 years later. 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 Phase 90 contributed to the unbelievable tones on "Eruption," "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love," "On Fire," and "Atomic Punk," plus many other timeless Van Halen tracks. Learn More...

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
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Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
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Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
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Individual User Ratings

Overall:
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Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
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Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

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...

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.

Desirability:
Get one now! Actually don't, because then you'll sound as good as me!

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.

Ease of Use:
Its so easy it hurts! Simplicity is its virtue!

Support:
Haven't needed any yet.

Overall:
Very good product.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
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Value:
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* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
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Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
the script button puts it above the rest

Quality:
it could be run over and still work flawless

Value:
this box has one of the best values

Desirability:
its got the EVH stripes on how can you go wrong

Sound:
very cool just what i thought it would be

Ease of Use:
very easy one knob a footswitch and the script button

Support:
i have not had a problem with mine

Overall:
i would keep this and add a couple of other boxs

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
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Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
nothing more needed. the 'script' switch is a fantastic addition. the blue LED is so cool...

Quality:
solid as hell

Value:
slightly pricy

Desirability:
I REALLY want one

Sound:
This is the ultimate phaser. simple but SO effective...

Support:
great. dunlop always are...

Overall:
insane. [fullstop]

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
3 knobs is all you need for awsome sound

Quality:
Metal built like a little brick

Value:
Pricey but worth it...........

Sound:
If you love VH, this is the pedal, clean, powerful ........just go buy it!

Support:
never had to deal with them

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Great Sound for any VH lover!

Quality:
Great artwork great deal!

Sound:
If you want that rich VH sound this is it!

Support:
Amazing Support

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

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.

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.

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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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

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.

Sound:
If you are a Van Halen fan ths is the petal for you and no joke. Sounds just like the recording.

Support:
Best pedal out.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

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.

Desirability:
This has got to be the "feel good" product of the year; it actually lives up to its hype!

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.

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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