Is there a Good Reverb Pedal ???

BOBBO · 03-30-2009, 08:09 PM

I've always wanted to add a little reverb to my sound once in a while , But I have a non reverb Marshall that I'd prefer not to Mod ... I've played on Fender reverb units but never tried a reverb pedal , Is there any pedal that can get me a good believable reverb sound ???

Goldtop75 · 03-30-2009, 08:22 PM

Digitech Hardwire Reverb. The best i've tried... Beats the TC Electronics Nova Reverb, Verbvilla, and most others... They use Lexicon reverb patches. Replicates a Fender spring reverb tank very accurately...

MelonSnapple · 03-30-2009, 09:04 PM

Electro Harmonix Holy Grail

mrpesca · 03-30-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldtop75

Digitech Hardwire Reverb. The best i've tried... Beats the TC Electronics Nova Reverb, Verbvilla, and most others... They use Lexicon reverb patches. Replicates a Fender spring reverb tank very accurately...

I tried this one first but ended up getting a Verbzilla anyway. I don't remember what I didn't like about it but I just preferred the Verbzilla. It wasn't a bad pedal and I like the Hardwire series pedals. Just didn't do it for me.

PraXis · 03-30-2009, 09:37 PM

I don't "get" reverb. My amps all have it, but I'm not a fan of it.. I dunno.

rick13 · 03-30-2009, 09:42 PM

Dr. Scientist radical red reverberator.....killer.
Rick

mrpesca · 03-30-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pwozzie

I don't "get" reverb. My amps all have it, but I'm not a fan of it.. I dunno.

It's for guys like me that suck. You can hide behind it like a Karaoke vocal.

No really, it adds a lush ethereal sound to the mellow stuff I play. It obviously is unneeded and sounds like shit if you're playing some harder stuff.

Lance_S · 03-30-2009, 09:51 PM

Trex, tube driven. I was actually thinking of going real spring pan via Schreyer or VanAmps or Fender. It's the real deal, they are just expensive. Also check out the vintage Fisher spaceXpander, they rock and are alittle less expensive than the VanAmps or the Schreyer.

Good luck and let us know what you pick up.

acstorfer · 03-30-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MelonSnapple

Electro Harmonix Holy Grail

+1 x 1000

Jackson50 · 03-30-2009, 11:44 PM

Bobbo, you like nice stuff, go for the Dr. Scientist Reverberator.

I ordered one a few weeks ago from analoguehaven.com and its one of the best pedal purchases I have ever made, it's been a while since a pedal surprised me as much as this, and its a effing reverb!!!. I didn't think it twice and removed the Holy grail from my board.

Quoting myself from another post:

"I've never heard a reverb pedal like the reverberator, it has so many options to play around with (2 halls, 3 rooms, 3 plates and a rotary speaker sim), I used it in front of a Soldano Lucky 13 (clean ch), and the thing is just amazing, no volume drop here, it has a lvl knob to take care of that common issue with reverb pedals. It makes no noise at all, if you find one grab it immediately. I knew this pedal was great but hearing it live is totally different, as good as the demos sound they don't do justice to the pedal"

I've tried it with my 800 and it sounds great as well.

YouTube - Dr. Scientist Radical Red Reverberator Reverb Pedal Demo

noslen1968 · 03-30-2009, 11:56 PM

Within the bounds of monetary reason my Hardwire is great, actually - replaced my Grail even though I know that to be blasphemy. True bypass and lots of options.

acstorfer · 03-30-2009, 11:59 PM

wow that dr science does sound nice. With no volume drop I may have to reevaluate my holy grail.

gmacdonnell · 03-31-2009, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBBO

I've always wanted to add a little reverb to my sound once in a while , But I have a non reverb Marshall that I'd prefer not to Mod ... I've played on Fender reverb units but never tried a reverb pedal , Is there any pedal that can get me a good believable reverb sound ???

The new Digitech Hardwire Reverb has a Lexicon processor. It has an unbelievably wonderful sound and true-bypass. It's good enough to use in the studio on other instruments, and blow away most other pedals.

That said, the Electro Harmonix Holy Grail is good for some amp-style reverb.

And these Rocktron Reverbs are a fantastic deal on clearance $80. They're a little hi-tech, (probably why they're going out,) but they sound terrific, another studio-quality tone. They original sold for $250, so that's a steal:
Buy Rocktron Cyborg Digital Reverb Pedal | Delay & Reverb | Musician's Friend

Good luck, Bobbo!

tom1965 · 03-31-2009, 04:04 AM

Gotta agree with the guys previous , Electro Harmonix Holy Grail is a good one , i run one through the loop in my Budda Superdrive 30 , works a treat.

alligatorbling · 03-31-2009, 04:07 AM

have a listen

Line 6 - Verbzilla - Reverb Effects Pedal

jayj · 04-10-2009, 08:44 PM

I got the Verbzilla, but I so far have ended up just leaving it on the 60's spring setting. I'm contemplating trading it in for the Malekko Spring Chicken.

bluesjuke · 04-11-2009, 08:54 AM

I'm surprised no one had mentioned the Solemate. I keep meaning to buy one of those.
What my solution has been since before a lot of the newer things have come out, and it works really well, is an Alesis Nanoverb.

Has some great reverbs in it and adjustments has a very wide range.
At the time I bought it (actually two) it was $99..

Jackson50, that Dr. Scientist Reverberator is pretty nice.
Thanks for the vid!

aeiouy · 04-16-2009, 11:41 AM

Sole-mate from Vanamps (spring reverb)

Nigel Tufnel's tech · 04-16-2009, 12:37 PM

One of the best floor reverb units i've played is the T Rex Roommate.

BOBBO · 04-16-2009, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel's tech

One of the best floor reverb units i've played is the T Rex Roommate.

Thanks Nigel ... Sounds quite good

YouTube - T-Rex Roommate Tube Reverb Pedal

alligatorbling · 04-16-2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel's tech

One of the best floor reverb units i've played is the T Rex Roommate.

yeah, thats pretty much the standard from what i understand.... but if you want the best your gonna pay for it lol

Nigel Tufnel's tech · 04-16-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alligatorbling

yeah, thats pretty much the standard from what i understand.... but if you want the best your gonna pay for it lol

Yes, the Holy grail is probly ideal if its just for limited use, it sounds great and costs a lot less. If Bobbo is felling saucy then how about this? a must for any Peter Green reverb fans.

alligatorbling · 04-16-2009, 01:14 PM

dont forget the danelectro spring king

YouTube - Danelectro Spring King Reverb Pedal

767400 · 04-16-2009, 01:15 PM

I second the Vanamps Sole-Mate Spring Reverb.

bluesjuke · 04-16-2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeiouy

Sole-mate from Vanamps (spring reverb)

Almost pulled the trigger on one of these a couple of times over the internet.
I would like to try one first.

Jackson50 · 04-16-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel's tech

One of the best floor reverb units i've played is the T Rex Roommate.

I've owned the TRex, Holy Grail, and Reverberator. The Reverberator beats the other two in a sec. The Grail is $115. The Trex goes for $370 and Dr. Scientist $275. So if you're not going to use the pedal that much I'd say go for the Grail.

***Led Zep Fan*** · 04-16-2009, 05:38 PM

A lot of good suggestions here, but you should try out a Holy Grail as well. Only $99 and sounds great to me!

sidepartings26 · 04-17-2009, 08:23 AM

Holy Grail

Simple as that

BOBBO · 04-17-2009, 12:58 PM

Aren't there many versions of the Holy G reverb ???

Jackson50 · 04-17-2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBBO

Aren't there many versions of the Holy G reverb ???

4, the classic HG, the Holier Grail, the Holiest Grail, an the HG Plus. The best is the classic.

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