'70s effects A Favorite of Eddie Van Halen, the MXR Phase 90 Smeared Its Luscious Tones Over Countless Classic Recordings More dramatic sounding than MXR’s Phase 45, more affordable and less obtrusive than the larger two-knob Phase 100, the Phase 90 hit the sweet spot Six Pioneering Effects Builders of the 1970s From Screaming Birds to Purple Peakers, we take a look at some of the eras grooviest stompboxes. Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1David Gilmour explains his preference for vintage guitars, and demos his 1945 Martin D-182Tributes pour in for “champion of the blues” John Mayall3British blues pioneer John Mayall dies at 90 4Moby Grape co-founder and guitarist Jerry Miller dies at 81 5Epiphone and Yungblud team up for a rare signature SG Junior