View Full Version : Reverb Pedal Help
bagelwithin
01-25-2010, 01:15 PM
Lookin for a good, natural reverb pedal. Did a bit of research on the board already... Though I'd love to play them in person, I don't have access to good places with a lot of gear.
Playing out of a 15watt Crate tube amp...The reverb is absolutely horrendous.
Play mostly blues and rock..looking for a versatile, warm, natural sounding reverb pedal (spring type reverb).
The Hermida Reverb looks good. Heard good things about the DigiTech HardWire Reverb.
nything else? I don't wanna spend a fortune (~$150).
forum_crawler
01-25-2010, 01:28 PM
The hardwire reverb is awesome. I have not heard the hermida, but the thing is, I haven't felt the need for it. The RV-7 has all the reverb sounds I will ever need.
buddaman71
01-25-2010, 01:31 PM
In that price range, I would certainly look the Hardwire, RV-7 and the Verbzilla.
kevinhifi
01-25-2010, 01:33 PM
I can't say enough good things about the Malekko Chicklet I have. Subtle settings work best, and all it does is a nice spring-ish emulation. I often forget its on, which is a good thing. It just adds to the depth perfectly for me. Great price...small profile.
DemoColorScheme
01-25-2010, 01:36 PM
Hm, natural reverb? How about:
- EarthQuaker Devices Ghost Echo Reverb
- Neunaber WET Reverb
- Dr. Scientist Radical Red Reverberator
- Tech 21 Boost R.V.B.
Some of these are a bit more expensive but haven't gotten great reviews for nothing. There are plenty of pedals out there, I guess but these have been praised for their sound the most.
bagelwithin
01-25-2010, 03:26 PM
it's between the digitech and the verbzilla..both seem to have cool features that sparked my interest. can anyone who owns (or has played) one speak more about either? thanks!
forum_crawler
01-25-2010, 03:37 PM
I own the RV-7 andI would have to say that it has one of the best plate sounds I have found in a pedal. I don't care very much for spring since my amp has a real accutronics reverb tank in it, and yet, it doesn't get used (since spring isn't my thing).
I can also say that the build quality is excellent, and having the ability to do true stereo is a plus (if that matters to you at all). It is a true bypass pedal, but you can turn the "trails" feature on if you want, so it is all good.
aarondavis
01-25-2010, 03:46 PM
Reverb isn't a real important effect to me... But I *loved* the Dr. Scientist Radical Red Reverberator, it sounds so killer. Not just a trite "spring" simulator (actually, doesn't even have a spring setting). One or two of the plate settings where something I never thought I'd like, but I did.
tommc
01-25-2010, 04:22 PM
I'm quite happy with the T-Rex Tone bug reverb I picked up here on TGP a couple weeks ago for the bargain price of $75.
ProGuitarShop demo here:
http://proguitarshop.com/store/reverb-pedals-t-rex-engineering-reverb-pedals-c-118_360/t-rex-tonebug-reverb-p-384
ptown65
01-25-2010, 04:41 PM
I have a Verbzilla and really like it. My only complaint is that it is so bulky. Another pedal that has a great reverb is the Yamaha Magicstomp. It too is a big pedal, but the reverb effect is killer and it has a ton of other stuff in it as well.
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