Let the reverb debate begin!

Started by Pilgrim, October 14, 2011, 02:00:51 PM

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Pilgrim

October 14, 2011, 02:00:51 PM
I have the itch to try a different reverb....I'm interested in comments from those here about the following prospects:

Danelectro Spring King

Digitech Hardwire RV-7

Digitech DigiVerb

Tech 21 Boost RVB

Marshall RF-1 Reflector

I have listened to YouTube demos of most of these, and most have good aspects.  However, I suspect many of you have used one or more of them.

Comments welcomed.
"A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any other invention with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila."

jumbodbassman

#1
October 14, 2011, 02:24:46 PM
i have had a ibanez one for 25 years.  very seldom used.  mostly the few times i play a fretless in  public.   
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Psycho Bass Guy

#2
October 14, 2011, 03:00:18 PM
Lexicon PCM90  :mrgreen:

chromium

#3
October 14, 2011, 03:55:40 PM
Eventide SP2016!   :mrgreen:

lowend1

#4
October 14, 2011, 06:57:25 PM
Boss RRV-10
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Pilgrim

#5
October 14, 2011, 06:58:38 PM Last Edit: October 14, 2011, 07:13:06 PM by Pilgrim
I knew that I would receive immediate help here....sheesh.  Three Four replies and no one has even alluded to any of the reverbs I mentioned.

But then, relevance is strictly optional on this forum.   ;)

Should I admit that I've been using a Behringer DR100 for the past few years?
"A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any other invention with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila."

lowend1

#6
October 14, 2011, 07:37:09 PM
Quote from: Pilgrim on October 14, 2011, 06:58:38 PM
I knew that I would receive immediate help here....sheesh.  Three Four replies and no one has even alluded to any of the reverbs I mentioned.

But then, relevance is strictly optional on this forum.   ;)

Should I admit that I've been using a Behringer DR100 for the past few years?

You almost sound surprised...
If you can't be an athlete, be an athletic supporter

Pilgrim

#7
October 14, 2011, 07:49:46 PM
Quote from: lowend1 on October 14, 2011, 07:37:09 PM
You almost sound surprised...

"Almost" being the operative term.   ;D

This falls well within the range of predictability.  At least I haven't mentioned squirrels, sheds or a bucket of chicken.
"A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any other invention with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila."

Psycho Bass Guy

#8
October 15, 2011, 01:35:42 AM
Are you using it for bass only? I've used the Dano pedal and loved it, but never messed with any of the others.

chromium

#9
October 15, 2011, 02:26:08 AM
I like the idea of the kick-pad feature on the Dano 8).  Reminds me of this in a way, which takes that concept a bit further.  Haven't tried any of those on the list before.

Here are a couple other reverbs that I have heard and liked:

 Strymon BlueSky:  http://www.strymon.net/products/bluesky/
 Malekko Spring Chicken:  http://malekkoheavyindustry.com/index.php/spring-chicken

Pilgrim

#10
October 15, 2011, 09:10:34 AM
Quote from: Psycho Bass Guy on October 15, 2011, 01:35:42 AM
Are you using it for bass only? I've used the Dano pedal and loved it, but never messed with any of the others.

Yup, bass only.  I took gee-tar lessons for a while and decided that my fingers aren't clever enough for more strings.  So what did you really like?  The sound samples I've heard are pretty nice...a one-trick spring sound, but that seems to be pretty well done.

I'm finding a common thread that the members of this august forum tend to like reverbs that sell for $200 and up.

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the VanAmps so far.
"A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any other invention with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila."

Highlander

#11
October 15, 2011, 11:47:04 AM
I used to have a Fender reverb unit... that was interesting but bulky...
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Psycho Bass Guy

#12
October 15, 2011, 07:29:27 PM
Quote from: Pilgrim on October 15, 2011, 09:10:34 AMI'm finding a common thread that the members of this august forum tend to like reverbs that sell for $200 and up.

The Lexicon referral was a joke. It is an excellent reverb, along with the PCM70 and 80, but even used, they price about the same as a new US-made bass.

Pilgrim

#13
October 16, 2011, 12:32:14 PM
Quote from: Psycho Bass Guy on October 15, 2011, 07:29:27 PM
The Lexicon referral was a joke. It is an excellent reverb, along with the PCM70 and 80, but even used, they price about the same as a new US-made bass.

Yeah, some of the units mentioned have as many knobs as Homer Simpson's nuclear plant.
"A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any other invention with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila."

Pilgrim

#14
October 20, 2011, 04:32:45 PM Last Edit: October 22, 2011, 05:27:50 PM by Pilgrim
Couldn't resist this one...will try it out next week...

ebay.com/itm/180736215467?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

That Tech 21 unit doesn't have modes as such - the controls are continuously adjustable.  It will probably require some fiddling, but the results should be interesting.
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