Emma ReezaFRATzitz "Bias" question (RF-1)

Not normal. I had the RF-1 for 5+ years and currently have the RF-2. Never experienced what you're describing. Could you describe the sound it makes? You might want to contact Emma...

 

Only when you're actually turning the knob, with the pedal on, yes?
Yes, it does make a sound sort of a whooshing sound when you're adjusting the bias in the clockwise direction. Totally normal.

 

Oh, when you're MOVING the bias knob. Okay, sorry I misunderstood. You're good

 

Yep, normal. you're biasing a transistor. Similar sound on many other discrete devices--The EQD Speaker Cranker and ZVEX SHO are two examples.

The change in response and tone--more dynamic and open--is much more noticeable in the last 10 degrees or so of clockwise travel.

Been my main distortion pedal for YEARS now. Can't seem to find anything that works better across such a wide range of situations. And believe me, I've tried!

n

 

Haha never really noticed that when I had mine

 

That's why, the second time I owned one, I did this to it:

 

I'm not normally the type to go on and on about how great a distortion pedal is. I mean COME ON, it's just a distortion pedal, right?

But this one somehow does about a million things, all well, without cheesiness even in its "smooth tones," and all with enough dynamics for expressive playing even at high gain.

Sorry to do this but I can't resist. Here's two clips where it was just the pedal into a Montavillian into a clean Carr Slant 6v.

This one the Emma kicks in at 3:45 on the solo...

http://vimeo.com/20817846

On this one comes in at 3:40...

 

Yes... in fact, as cunning as a fox who's just been appointed Professor of Cunning at Oxford University.



An Nick - great clip! I miss my Reeza already ... great playing too.

 

I'm in the same boat as you. I've had a Reeza for around 7 years running now. I've tried a LOT of other mid-high gain pedals and nothing has dethroned the mighty Reeza

 

Thanks for the kind words!

Oh it's GREAT for power chording and just about any rock application. So damn articulate on the low end and high end both...which means everyone will hear your, umm, odd musical choices...

http://vimeo.com/34938721

Thanks Ben!

n

 

Fun video!

 

The Reeza is a pedal that's been on my list for a year or more now... just don't see them pop up here all that often. Any consensus between the Reeza and Reeza II? Which should I go for?