MXR EVH Flangerchat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

Tone quality impresses most commenters who compare it to cheaper flangers. Multiple users highlight how clear, crisp and clean the EVH Flanger sounds, especially compared to budget options like a $15 Amazon flanger. One user detailed a specific setting (regen down, manual around a third, other knobs at noon) that shines on both clean and dirty tones, and praised the 18v powering as a plus. This suggests the pedal delivers a refined, usable flanger voice for players chasing the classic Van Halen sound.

Price and value comparisons to the original MXR 117 spark debate. Several commenters flag the cost, from around 200-224 dollars, questioning why buy used for $300 when new is $200, or suggesting the standard gray MXR 117 Flanger 'sounds better anyway' for less money. Budget-conscious alternatives like the ENO Swoosh are called a faithful, affordable reproduction. This price sensitivity runs through multiple comments, showing cost is a major decision factor for buyers.

A few users report inconsistent experiences or missing vintage components. One owner said the pedal 'sounds terrible' and recommended the older gray box 117 without the LED instead. Another commenter raised a functional question about control knobs stopping work when the EVH mode button is engaged. A more technical comment notes the absence of the vintage Reticon SAD1024A BBD chip considered the 'Holy Grail' for flanger circuits, suggesting some purists feel the modern unit falls short of the original design.