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Post by walt on Aug 27, 2015 6:20:02 GMT -7
I did well asking opinions while Tremolo pedal shopping,so I'll do it again.I'm looking for a good Reverb pedal-especially important to me is the mix of wet and dry,and to be fairly quiet.If it's something that does multiple styles-Room,Hall,Plate,Spring,I'd like that,but If it's a really good pedal that does spring only,I'm ok with that too.I'm going to listen to the TC Electronic Hall of Fame,and the Catalinbread Topanga to start. Thanks for your time,and your input.
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Post by simpleton on Aug 27, 2015 6:32:36 GMT -7
I had the TC Elec. HOF......it certainly didn't sound bad. It's sorta just didn't excite me either. The ability to totally make your own reverbs, or download others ect....thru their Toneprint is neat. If you have a smart phone you can beam a new type of reverb right thru the guitar pickup! Cool and creepy. Another Portland company that has a great reverb is Subdecay. They have the Spring Theary that gets rave reviews like tha Topanga from Catalinbread.
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Post by aufamily on Aug 27, 2015 6:59:56 GMT -7
I have the TC HoF....does the job. Sounds like you might have your trem needs covered already, but if I had to do it over, I'd go with the Strymon Flint.
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Post by Rockerfeller on Aug 27, 2015 7:11:52 GMT -7
I recently picked up the Boing Spring Reverb pedal and I love it. It is a simple one knob, one trick pony reverb pedal modeled after the Deluxe Reverb. It works for me because I don't want to mess around with reverb settings and parameters! Check out Mike Hermans demo here:
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Post by dergit (Markus) on Aug 27, 2015 7:13:19 GMT -7
Strymon BigSky. It's not really close.
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Post by KeithA on Aug 27, 2015 7:16:22 GMT -7
Strymon BigSky. It's not really close. Yep....that's my next pedal purchase
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Post by savage8190 on Aug 27, 2015 10:17:57 GMT -7
If I could have any Reverb it would be the Strymon BigSky...the TC HOF is a great cheaper alternative. As good as TC's stuff sounds though, I've had numerous TC pedals break on me...and I am not rough with my things at all.
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Post by dergit (Markus) on Aug 27, 2015 12:26:23 GMT -7
At the beginning of this year, I went mental and sold my Line6 POD HD500 and Line6 DT25 amplifier which both had worked really well for over three years rehearsing, gigging and recording. I had come to using the Dr. Z Route 66 model in there pretty much exclusively and it felt nonsensical to keep modeling amps when, really, I wanted just a certain one. And when I found out about a (not so) little boutique amp store less than a two hour drive away from where I live, I decided to sell off some stuff, scrap together most of my cash and go for it. After two hours in amp heaven, I finally decided to buy a MAZ 18 NR and it's one of the best purchases I've made in two decades of guitar playing, buying and selling. And I've bought and sold a whole lot of stuff, believe me. But: The main difference in my sound now isn't the MAZ. Sure, the MAZ is *much* better than the DT25 was, no question. But the main difference in my sound, I feel, are two pedals: Strymon TimeLine and Strymon BigSky. There are many great pedals out there nowadays but those two are just insanely good. And with a G&L into a Therapy... my dear, you'll be set for any kind of sound you can think up. That's my 2c.
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Post by greenblues58 on Aug 27, 2015 13:44:04 GMT -7
I am loving my Wampler faux spring reverb in the loop of my Maz at the moment especially with a strat. Humbuckers tend to overpower it though and puts the level up too much for me. I also have a Carl Martin headroom which is an analogue real spring reverb with two switchable channels with identical controls so you can set two very different reverbs or bypass the reverb all together. Its also remote switchable so can have it in the loop but sat on top of your amp and switch from your pedal board as it's very sensitive if your heavy footed or knock it you get that claaaaaaang.
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Post by nmz on Aug 27, 2015 13:58:36 GMT -7
WET
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Post by j4gitr (John) on Aug 27, 2015 16:35:56 GMT -7
Had a TC HOF. Bought it used at GC. Kept it about 4 days. It just seemed to lack character. I use their Flashback and like that. I know you said Spring, but the reverb that I want to really try is the Callinbread Talisman. So much control.
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Post by walt on Aug 27, 2015 16:47:11 GMT -7
Thanks for all the responses,I am currently checking things out,and I agree with J4 and Simpleton that something about the HOF doesn't click for me. Dergit-thank you for the time and good advice,however the big sky(and it's little brother)are going to have to be on my someday list-excellent pedals and serious tools for creating,but I forgot to mention I need to keep this at 200 or less. So far the Subdecay super spring theory(Thanks Simpleton!) is getting heavy consideration,it does spring and room,my 2 favorite types of reverb and sounds great.
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Post by zpilot on Aug 27, 2015 17:29:04 GMT -7
To my ears the Strymon Big Sky is hands down the best sounding pedal verb. However I play live almost exclusively so I just don't need that much adjustability. For recording it might be nice but I still think there are better ways to do that than with a pedal. For live work I prefer Strymon's Flint. Basically the same sounds with a great tremolo option.
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Post by dergit (Markus) on Aug 28, 2015 6:22:11 GMT -7
Playing live is where it really shines because of its ability to save presets. I don't even touch it most of the time because I get my presets changed via MIDI. It is pricey... I'll give you that... I'd buy it again in a heartbeat if mine went missing, however.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2015 6:34:21 GMT -7
I'm not really a big reverb fan (the 80's scarred me) but I really have grown to like the Mad Professor Silver Spring Reverb. It really does the "guitar reverb" stuff really well. I don't need or want studio reverb sounds coming out of my amp. If I want some reverb I either want amp sounding reverb or tank sounding (like the Fender or Z-verb) and the Silver Spring does those 2 really well. Great reverb sounds on the gig. I've recorded with it too.
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Post by scottc on Aug 28, 2015 7:15:59 GMT -7
Strymon Flint user here - I have other Strymon gear as well; all stellar!
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Post by Mostrummer on Aug 28, 2015 10:22:36 GMT -7
I'll second the Wet Reverb by Neunaber. Simple and beautiful sounding
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Post by mmb on Aug 28, 2015 12:32:32 GMT -7
I recently picked up the Boing Spring Reverb pedal and I love it. It is a simple one knob, one trick pony reverb pedal modeled after the Deluxe Reverb. It works for me because I don't want to mess around with reverb settings and parameters! Check out Mike Hermans demo here:
I'm in that same boat when it comes to a great spring reverb just like you get on a good fender combo! The BOING reverb sounds great and you just dial in how much reverb you want and forget about it! :-)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2015 16:51:03 GMT -7
Second (or more) the Strymon recs. I'd just add that if the Big Sky is too much, you could try the Blue Sky. Much smaller form factor. I had one for a while and it was awesome.
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Post by KeithA on Aug 28, 2015 18:22:08 GMT -7
Second (or more) the Strymon recs. I'd just add that if the Big Sky is too much, you could try the Blue Sky. Much smaller form factor. I had one for a while and it was awesome. I want a Blue Sky. My local dealer finally stocked one this week and I dropped by today and it was tempting to buy. I couldn't pull the trigger because the pedal was $425 tax included (Canada). However, they did have the Flint there and that looked tempting. Same price but at least I can convince myself that it's two great pedals in one! i may have to head back there tomorrow.
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Post by walt on Aug 29, 2015 6:58:12 GMT -7
yea the 2 pedal thing helps a lot with justification-especially when it's true.
I am leaning hard at the Subdecay Superspring theory-the others I like are the Topanga,since it is trying to do a reverb tank,which is cool and seems unique,and the Wet and the blue sky-but I feel those two(like the mr black supermoon) are more atmospheric than what I want.I'd like to own and play them someday,but for now I am looking for more traditional reverb sounds.
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Post by digs57 on Aug 29, 2015 8:07:01 GMT -7
I have the boss/fender reverb...has some dial in power...its not bad for a simple reverb...it not far off from trad fender reverb
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Post by Papa Juan (lanier816) on Sept 1, 2015 5:19:34 GMT -7
Strymon BigSky. It's not really close. I agree 100%, if you want something a little smaller and a little lighter the BlueSky is an excellent option as well. Strymon has multiple videos showing that off as well. It's what I have and its infectious.
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Post by twili (Carlos) on Sept 1, 2015 6:01:59 GMT -7
Ive heard great things about Hungry Robot pedals. The Stargazer is supposed to be a really good, really simple reverb pedal. (It's a dual channel reverb) Since you're on a budget, they also offer The Little Gazer (single reverb version), here for $161. It think it's only one guy and he hand builds them one at a time. www.hungryrobotpedals.com/#!product-page/cba4/bffaf057-4432-3b9b-115d-f45c2c4ea0be
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Post by 62stratdoc on Sept 1, 2015 6:33:21 GMT -7
I currently have a Big Sky. I love it! Prior to it I had a Blue Sky which also sounded great but traded for the additional versatility and the presets. I have had a Topanga as well. If what you are looking for is a surfy Fender Reverb tank in a stompbox, that's the way too go. For me it sounded great but got out over the top too quickly.
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Post by walt on Sept 1, 2015 7:05:38 GMT -7
Thanks for the thoughts guys,more things to consider!
Carlos-thanks for the heads up on the Hungry Robot,and I'll give the blue sky a longer look.
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Post by daveyk on Sept 1, 2015 7:19:39 GMT -7
I use a TC HOF. I particularly like the hall, plate, room, and church modes. The spring mode is lacking in my opinion and I don't really have use for the other modes.
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Post by smokeytopazzz on Sept 2, 2015 8:39:00 GMT -7
I had the original spring theory. I liked it but it was to bright for me. The super spring theory has the tone control that has me interested.
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Post by The Bad Poodle Experience on Sept 2, 2015 10:56:08 GMT -7
Since going to the ghia in 2010, I've been reverb-less. Playing live in a 6 or 7 piece band, i don't miss it at all but when i'm playing in a 3-piece i sometimes miss it. my buddy gave me a digitech digital reverb pedal to try out last week. OMG.. what a horror show that thing was. I plugged it in and immediately realized how much it destroyed the tone of the amp when engaged. i think i'll stay reverb-less for a little while.
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Post by The Bad Poodle Experience on Sept 2, 2015 11:00:30 GMT -7
and now for something completely different... lol
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