Best MXR Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals 2025

Premium MXR chorus/flanger/phaser pedals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $50 Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Pop For Rock For New Wave For Clean Tones For Ambient For Experimental

BRANDS: tc electronic MXR Electro Harmonix Boss Walrus Audio Mooer Harley Benton Joyo JHS Pedals Behringer

MXR Rockman X100 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

MXR Rockman X100

by MXR

Pop New Wave Ambient

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

• Adds width and movement to sound
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

• May cause phase issues
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

MXR Rockman X100Effect Pedal for electric guitarAnalogue chorusWith Bucket Brigade MN3007 chipBrings the legendary...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 609330

$268

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MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato

by MXR

Rock Clean Tones Ambient

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

• Great for clean guitar tones
• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Requires careful adjustment

MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/ VibratoEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarChorus/ vibratoLegendary sound of the Uni-Vibe of the...

⭐ 4.9/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 333351

$169

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MXR Wylde Audio Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

MXR Wylde Audio Chorus

by MXR

Rock Ambient Pop

Key Feature:

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✓ PROS

• Adds width and movement to sound
• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• May cause phase issues

MXR Wylde Audio ChorusEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarChorusBucket brigade circuit for rich vintage analogue tones that...

⭐ 4.4/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 577905

$164

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MXR EVH Phase 90 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

MXR EVH Phase 90

by MXR

Experimental Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✓ PROS

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

• Can make sound feel artificial
• May not suit all musical styles

MXR EVH Phase 90, Phaser Effects UnitThe MXR EVH Phase 90 can be heard in the classic Van Halen guitar style. This is...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 175074

$164

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MXR M290 Phase 95 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

MXR M290 Phase 95

by MXR

Ambient Experimental Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✓ PROS

• Great for clean guitar tones
• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• May cause phase issues

MXR M290 Phase 95Effect PedalPhaserPhase 45 (2-stage) and Phase 90 (4-stage) circuits in mini pedal formatTwo...

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 532050

$138

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MXR M148 Micro Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

MXR M148 Micro Chorus

by MXR

Ambient Clean Tones Experimental

Key Feature:

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✓ PROS

• Great for clean guitar tones
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• May cause phase issues

MXR M148 Micro Chorus, Effects Pedal, Analogue chorus, True bypass, Control for rate, Power supply via 9V battery or...

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 243036

$134

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MXR Custom Shop Phase 90 LED - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

MXR Custom Shop Phase 90 LED

by MXR

Clean Tones Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

• Great for clean guitar tones
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• Can make sound feel artificial

MXR Custom Shop Phase 90 LED, PhaserThe MXR Vintage Phase 90 comes in the classic script logo design. The younger Eddie...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 117418

$163

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MXR 50th Anniversary Phase 90 Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

MXR 50th Anniversary Phase 90 Gold

by MXR

Pop Experimental Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✓ PROS

• Great for clean guitar tones
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

• Requires careful adjustment
• May not suit all musical styles

MXR 50th Anniversary Phase 90 GoldEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarPhaser with "Speed Control"Limited...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 617758

$296

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MXR M152 Micro Flanger - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

MXR M152 Micro Flanger

by MXR

Ambient Rock Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✓ PROS

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures
• Adds width and movement to sound

✗ CONS

• Requires careful adjustment
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

MXR M152 Micro Flanger, Flanger Effect Pedal, 100% analog flanger, Controls: Rate and Regen, True bypass, Power supply...

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 243338

$164

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MXR Wylde Audio Phase - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

MXR Wylde Audio Phase

by MXR

New Wave Experimental Ambient

Key Feature:

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✓ PROS

• Adds width and movement to sound
• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✗ CONS

• Can make sound feel artificial
• Requires careful adjustment

MXR Wylde Audio Phase, Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Phaser, Provides dimension and dynamics to leads with a rate...

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 577914

$154

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MXR 1974 Vintage Phase 90 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

MXR 1974 Vintage Phase 90

by MXR

Rock Clean Tones Pop

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

• Adds width and movement to sound
• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✗ CONS

• May cause phase issues
• Can make sound feel artificial

MXR 1974 CSP-026 Vintage Phase 90, Phaser EffectThe MXR Vintage Phase 90 comes in the classic script logo design. This...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 206167

$204

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MXR M 234 Analog Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.4/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

MXR M 234 Analog Chorus

by MXR

New Wave Experimental Pop

Key Feature:

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✓ PROS

• Great for clean guitar tones
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

• May cause phase issues
• Can make sound feel artificial

MXR M 234 Analog Chorus, Analog Chorus Effects PedalLike many other MXR, M134 Stereo Chorus is a classic: First of all,...

⭐ 4.4/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 260725

$139

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MXR EVH Phase 90 Bundle PS A1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

MXR EVH Phase 90 Bundle PS A1

by MXR

Ambient Experimental New Wave

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds
• Adds width and movement to sound

✗ CONS

• Requires careful adjustment
• May not suit all musical styles

MXR EVH Phase 90 Bundle PS A1*Bundle offer comprising*, MXR EVH Phase 90, Phaser Effects UnitThe MXR EVH Phase 90 can...

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 495676

$179

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MXR Phase 90 Bundle PS A1 RB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

MXR Phase 90 Bundle PS A1 RB

by MXR

Clean Tones New Wave Ambient

Key Feature:

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✓ PROS

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

• Can make sound feel artificial
• May not suit all musical styles

MXR Phase 90 Bundle PS A1 RB*Bundle offer comprising*, MXR Phase 90*Effect Pedal*Effects UnitThe Vintage Phaser...

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 495332

$127

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MXR Phase 90 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

MXR Phase 90

by MXR

New Wave Rock Ambient

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects
• Great for clean guitar tones

✗ CONS

• Can make sound feel artificial
• May cause phase issues

MXR Phase 90, Effect PedalEffects UnitThe Vintage Phaser effectjust like the MXR back in the day. There isof courseonly...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 103694

$109

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How to Choose the Best Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced chorus/flanger/phaser pedals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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MXR EVH Phase 90

MXR M290 Phase 95

MXR M148 Micro Chorus

MXR Custom Shop Phase 90 LED

MXR 50th Anniversary Phase 90 Gold

MXR M152 Micro Flanger

MXR Wylde Audio Phase

MXR 1974 Vintage Phase 90

MXR M 234 Analog Chorus

MXR EVH Phase 90 Bundle PS A1

MXR Phase 90 Bundle PS A1 RB

MXR Phase 90

How to Choose the Best Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

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