Author Topic: reverb pedal (Read 6994 times)

LiamH · « **on:** August 27, 2006, 07:21:52 PM »

I have a laney lc15. Ok nothing spectacular but it does for me. I am reverb-less, can anyone recommend a reverb pedal. I stupidly bought a boss dd-3 hoping I could get away with using it as a reverb as well as a delay. Big mistake,it sounds too artificial when used in a reverby-way. I am thinking of trying the Holy Grail, any other thoughts?

hunter · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2006, 07:31:42 PM »

I've got the Room Mate of T-Rex, veery nice, veery expensive :(

LiamH · « **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2006, 07:39:40 PM »

I saw that I am probably not good enought to justify such a lovely bit of kit. I hear it is the best out there.

hunter · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2006, 07:52:29 PM »

Since when does one have to be a good player to have fun with a great sound? Look at it like this: You buy a holy grail today, tomorrow a boss reverb, the next amp needs the reverb option, then you try a 19" one ... all because you're not happy with the reverb. Got that all behind me and wasted a big deal of money throughout my years, you can save that hassle by getting the best right away :)

LiamH · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2006, 07:58:49 PM »

You know I think that is the root of some of my problems: I buy cr@p thinking I am not worth it, problem is I buy a lot of it. Maybe I should be selective, a few good things rather than a lot of mediocre stuff. Very sage advice.

willo · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2006, 08:04:41 PM »

Quote from: LiamH

You know I think that is the root of some of my problems: I buy cr@p thinking I am not worth it, problem is I buy a lot of it. Maybe I should be selective, a few good things rather than a lot of mediocre stuff. Very sage advice.

It's hard in a way. I sometimes think I am sacrificing certain parts of my punk/rock sensibility if I cart around loads of expensive kit, but hey, if it sounds good and I have saved up for it, I've earned it, why not buy it? That's what it's there for, after all...

LiamH · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2006, 08:08:16 PM »

Quote from: willo

It's hard in a way. I sometimes think I am sacrificing certain parts of my punk/rock sensibility if I cart around loads of expensive kit, but hey, if it sounds good and I have saved up for it, I've earned it, why not buy it? That's what it's there for, after all...

he he I suppose that means you're a guitarist first and a punk/rocker second. Good choice.

Skybone · « **Reply #7 on:** August 28, 2006, 04:56:30 PM »

The new Marshall Reflector (RF-1) is a pretty good little reverb pedal, it offers 6 different types of reverb, with loads of range in the controls, all for about £60 RRP (cheaper in the shops though I would have thought). Plus the fact that it uses a "BOSS" barrel type adaptor.

I got one a while ago and had no problems with it, and it sounds really sweet.

downfader · « **Reply #8 on:** August 28, 2006, 10:37:54 PM »

I quite like the reverbs on the Boss ME8 I have. Theres only three, hall room and something else IIRC, but they are good.

I tend to use rack FX if its been recorded, and use the amp dry. I've use Behringer, Zoom and TC Electronic. The TC is the best I've ever used without a doubt. Cost me close to 500 at the time though. :lol:

Peter Antal · « **Reply #9 on:** August 29, 2006, 12:07:01 AM »

Quote from: LiamH

You know I think that is the root of some of my problems: I buy cr@p thinking I am not worth it, problem is I buy a lot of it. Maybe I should be selective, a few good things rather than a lot of mediocre stuff. Very sage advice.

I agree, although I'm sure you cannot appreciate the best, if you haven't gone through lots of mediocre gear.

hunter · « **Reply #10 on:** August 29, 2006, 05:20:56 AM »

Quote from: Peter Antal

I came back, signed up @ the forum and finally bought that damn Mule set! :lol:

And you think you wouldn't have appreciated it two years ago?

Hey re this reverb again, if pedal isn't a must, maybe a Lexicon rack unit - even their cheapest one will most likely be superior to most pedals, and they combine delay and reverb, incl the possibility to tap the tempo via remote FS ...

Costs almost nothing: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lexicon-MPX-100-Dual-Channel-Processor_W0QQitemZ170021881587QQ

downfader · « **Reply #11 on:** August 29, 2006, 04:49:13 PM »

And if a rack unit is used these two are superb:

This one is designed for guitar:
http://www.dv247.com/invt/32869/

This one more for studio use (so you may need a DI box to input, and some kind of impetance unit for back into the amp IIRC?)
http://www.dv247.com/invt/8690/ Still this is great for any studio on a budget!

hunter · « **Reply #12 on:** August 29, 2006, 07:30:09 PM »

In an amp FX loop no DI boxes will be required.

downfader · « **Reply #13 on:** August 29, 2006, 07:34:23 PM »

Quote from: hunter

In an amp FX loop no DI boxes will be required.

sorry 'bout that, I'm getting forgetful in me old age. :lol:

JJretroTONEGOD · « **Reply #14 on:** August 29, 2006, 08:32:16 PM »

lol

Line 6 do a reverb pedal called the verballiser, and i'd definitley get that if I was you, because it has reverse pitchshifting reverb that's found on very very expensive gear, aka eventide H3000 rack units, what steve via used on passion and warfare.

This verballiser pedal seems to do pretty much everthing that you'd need, for recording AND live, I own the liqua-flange and it's that good that I'm considering getting more of the tone core pedal range.

the liqua-flange does things I never even imagined flange can do, it's amazing value.