Best vibe for the buck... what is it? [Archive]

rust1975

02-06-2009, 08:54 PM

Isn't the Voodoo Labs Micro Vibe considered the best bang for the buck? I don't have one, just I've constantly read about it as such. I've been through a Luna Viba and Ultra Vibe (original) and really ... from the clips I've heard the Micro sounds just fine.

Janglin_Jack

02-06-2009, 09:17 PM

Sweet Sound Mofaux Vibe!

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=499141

+1

Jack

Webfoot

02-06-2009, 11:09 PM

I like the sound of the mofaux vibe... but is not available. Cool Cat sounded tinny to me. Can the mofaux modulate really slow?

jgyn

02-06-2009, 11:29 PM

Voodoo Lab Micro Vibe.

Janglin_Jack

02-07-2009, 01:54 AM

I like the sound of the mofaux vibe... but is not available. Cool Cat sounded tinny to me. Can the mofaux modulate really slow?
Yes. I like it better than the DejaVibe.

Jack

wingwalker

02-07-2009, 05:51 AM

Lots of guys like the Dano vibe pedal and the Moen for budget pedals a lot of guys also mention the Voodo labs but I gotta tell you the Voodoo labs Microvibe is a great vibe, is really well made and can be had for less than a bill...whats not to like??

steinwand

02-07-2009, 06:36 AM

whats your budget?
but best bang for the buck is hands down the
Mojohand Luna Vibe

shooto

02-07-2009, 08:13 AM

bang for buck?...Dano Chicken Salad

gururyan

02-07-2009, 08:15 AM

I like the Mojo Hand Luna Vibe. Not super expensive.

but best bang for the buck is hands down the
Mojohand Luna Vibe

+2...or is +3 now? anyway, lovin' mine too.

http://gallery.me.com/ryansdesigns/100027/Luna2/web.jpg

thetangmang

02-07-2009, 08:23 AM

I like the sound of the mofaux vibe... but is not available. Cool Cat sounded tinny to me. Can the mofaux modulate really slow?

Bob Sweet's wife from Sweet Sounds has revived the company and I believe they are back in the swing of things selling their pedals again. I'm pretty sure that at this point, if you order directly from the manufacturer you can get your hands on their products, just not through sellers like Analogman, PGS yet.

coldfingaz

02-07-2009, 08:55 AM

Bob Sweet's wife from Sweet Sounds has revived the company and I believe they are back in the swing of things selling their pedals again. I'm pretty sure that at this point, if you order directly from the manufacturer you can get your hands on their products, just not through sellers like Analogman, PGS yet.

Yup, Barbara just sent me mine within the past 10 days or so. I love it. It was a very quick turnaround from order to delivery too.

Great pedal.

Can be ordered from here: http://www.sweetsound.com/mofauxvibe.htm

FYI: My casing is white unlike the one in the photo here.

sarms58

02-07-2009, 08:59 AM

Bob Sweet's wife from Sweet Sounds has revived the company and I believe they are back in the swing of things selling their pedals again. I'm pretty sure that at this point, if you order directly from the manufacturer you can get your hands on their products, just not through sellers like Analogman, PGS yet.

That's great news...he passed away so young...I'm glad his wife is continuing the business...long live the Sweet Sound!

Webfoot

02-07-2009, 09:17 AM

On the Mofaux... is it true bypass?

How does it handle distortion/volume boost... no overload?

The Luna also sounds great wish it did not have the pedal control and was lower cost.

gururyan

02-07-2009, 09:25 AM

The Luna also sounds great wish it did not have the pedal control and was lower cost.

I can't imagine having a vibe without exp pedal jacks, and the Luna is a steal for the price. Is it real estate you are concerned about?

traynor_garnet

02-07-2009, 09:26 AM

The Mofaux is nice but it doesn't do a "full on" warble like the full on vibes. Bob used to say as much in his description. It IS however, great for subtle, shimmery, trippy stuff. If vibe isn't something you use a lot, you will be fine with it.

The Dano Chicken Salad is great but needs a rehouse; I a/b'd it with my Sweetsound Mega Vibe and it was stupid considering the Mega was literlay 10 times the price. Like another poster mentioned, I found the Cool Cat Vibe "metallic" sounding and chorusy (I was, however, playing through a so so amp).

I've never played the Voodoo Labs or Mojo vibe but may check them out someday.

TG

908SSP

02-07-2009, 03:07 PM

After owning a few boutique Vibes I settled on a MM4. Does Vibe, flange, rotary Leslie, and tremolo at the push of the button and takes up less room than four pedals.

steinwand

02-07-2009, 03:50 PM

I can't imagine having a vibe without exp pedal jacks, and the Luna is a steal for the price.

^what he said :AOK

tedm

02-07-2009, 03:51 PM

but it's main feature is authenticity, so it doesn't do a lot of the over the top extremes that newer ones do.

Isn't the Voodoo Labs Micro Vibe considered the best bang for the buck? I don't have one, just I've constantly read about it as such. I've been through a Luna Viba and Ultra Vibe (original) and really ... from the clips I've heard the Micro sounds just fine.

jgyn

02-08-2009, 12:01 AM

I can't imagine having a vibe without exp pedal jacks, and the Luna is a steal for the price. Is it real estate you are concerned about?

The Roger Mayer Voodoo Vibe and the Sweetsound Mojo Vibe have expression jacks.

Freedom

02-08-2009, 12:22 AM

What is it? It would be nice if it had true bypass.

My vote goes to Microvibe as long as you don't care about the tremolo mode... ;)

soulsonic

02-08-2009, 12:59 AM

I was playing with my EHX Tube Wiggler today... got some really sweet vibe tones!

coldfingaz

02-08-2009, 04:55 AM

On the Mofaux... is it true bypass?

How does it handle distortion/volume boost... no overload?

It is true bypass & I've had no problem using it in front of a Timmy & Cusack Screamer.

jzucker

02-08-2009, 07:57 AM

lunavibe is the best lesser expensive one.

fendergeek

02-08-2009, 09:01 AM

bang for buck?...Dano Chicken Salad
+1 I picked one up this week on eBay for $9.99 + $6 shipping!! It's way too stupid looking to put on my board but I'm havening lots of fun with it.

Bobby D

02-08-2009, 10:54 AM

i like the mojo hand Nebula for low cost vibe action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vjwp7GnZfcQ

airwarrior

02-08-2009, 11:00 AM

The Micro Vibe is not true bypass. I can hear mine making the noise my gear generates throb even when it is off.

I'll have the new Fulltone MDV-2 in march. It'll probably replace my Micro Vibe.

keltonfloyd

02-08-2009, 11:45 AM

i like the mojo hand Nebula for low cost vibe action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vjwp7GnZfcQ

+1 on the nebula, such a great pedal! seems to be between a phaser and a vibe pedal, isn't it?

Bobby D

02-08-2009, 11:51 AM

+1 on the nebula, such a great pedal! seems to be between a phaser and a vibe pedal, isn't it?

yes....a bit more subtle than most vibes, but my favorite "economy" vibe sound, along with bob sweet's mofaux :)

bandofthieves™

02-08-2009, 12:01 PM

Bang for the buck to me does not mean least expensive/compromise. That said I would vote for the Foxrox Aquavibe.At $289 it is probably the most authentic and Versatile sounding Vibe on the Market..
As far as a Low Dollar Vibe simulator pedal goes it would be between the MoFaux, Microvibe, and MXR Block Logo Phase 45.IMO

keltonfloyd

02-08-2009, 12:13 PM

yes....a bit more subtle than most vibes, but my favorite "economy" vibe sound, along with bob sweet's mofaux :)

That's what I like in the Neb, it's subtle and very musical... just fits my taste like a glove, it can do all the vibe sound I appreciate. :AOK

Webfoot

02-08-2009, 02:13 PM

Thanks for the input... my listening so far is just youtube but the Luna Vibe per JAZ and others sounds excellent. I was also surprised at how much I liked the nebula sound... its called a phaser quasi-vibe but wow and a small package (could be a winner). Mofaux sounds good also. Tough choices...