Reverb Pedal

[Structo]

I still think the HardWire RV-7 Reverb is one of the best reverb pedals out there.
It uses Lexicon reverb models.

This is Digitech's Cadillac line of pedals.
Extra heavy duty all metal construction, true bypass.
You can tell when you pick it up by it's weight that it is heavy.
Aluminum knurled knobs on pots that have a detent for each degree of rotation.
It has a blue LED but it is diffused so it is not blinding but very visible.

I've had half a dozen other reverb pedals over the years.
The last one being the Boss RV-5. That is a great pedal as well.
The modulation mode is very cool. I keep it on my board for that effect alone.

Lexicon® Reverb Types

Room – Fast decaying reverb; great for a touch of ambiance
Plate – Renowned studio reverb heard on classic recordings
Reverse – Reverb in reverse; gradually crescendos to full volume
Modulated – Lush, modulating, reverb ideal for chords
Gated – Unique reverb with abrupt decay; good for percussive playing
Hall – Large, encompassing reverb with warm decay
Spring – Classic “surf” reverb; great for Rockabilly too!
Tails On/Off Switch – When on, reverb tails are not cut off in bypass

True Stereo I/O

True Bypass circuitry preserves your tone in bypass

Constant High-Voltage operation for uncompromising signal quality

HardWire Pedals include the following stage accessories

Stomplock™ knob guard locks your tone in place and prevent tampering or accidental knob adjustments onstage
Pedal Switch Glow Sticker helps you locate the pedal in adverse stage lighting
Custom-cut Hook and Loop Pedalboard Pad to attach and lock your pedals to your pedalboard.

Yes I like this pedal!

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[kd]

lots of good suggestions, I've got a lot of pedals to look at.

Structo, does the RV-7 change any at higher volumes? Also, is it quiet in the chain?

Ken

[chooseyourblues]

I need suggestions for a good sounding reverb pedal that works well with these amps. Price range would be around $100 roughly.

Thanks,
Ken

Hi, i tried every reverb known to man. The best reverbs I have ever tried (for Fender style spring) is the Lee Jackson Mr. Springgy (yes that's how you spell it).
For my Ceriatone HRM I am using a T-Rex Tonebug reverb on the Modern setting with a Klator in the loop. I am enjoying some Lexicon style sounds. Very Larry Carlton. If that's what you are after!

[Structo]

The RV-7 is great at any volume.

Of course I am running it through the D'lator.

I believe the Mr. Springgy uses the Brick module.
Very overpriced as it is.
You can buy the same thing at General Guitar Gadgets for $65.


Here are some additional specs for the RV-7.

Inputs/Outputs

Inputs: Separate Left and Right ¼” Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)
Input Impedance: 1 MOhms (stereo), 500 kOhms (mono) – effect on
Outputs: Separate Left and Right ¼” Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)
Output Impedance: 1 kOhm – effect on

[doveman]

RV-7 in the loop of my D'Lite ... I also like the delay model in the same place.

[kd]

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[doveman]

I tried a Lexicon 200 in the loop ... liked it but it really had nothing over the Hardwire Reverb and Delay. Here's the link ...

https://tubeamparchive.com/viewtopic.ph ... ht=lexicon

[kd]

Thanks Doveman. After I asked the question about the Lexicon, I found an operators manual and decided that it wasn't for me, so I deleted the question then realized you had answered. Thanks.

Ken

[doveman]

Thanks Doveman. After I asked the question about the Lexicon, I found an operators manual and decided that it wasn't for me, so I deleted the question then realized you had answered. Thanks.

Ken

Ya gotta be quick ... LOL

[rogb]

Well I haven't plucked up the courage to get a D clone yet, but I'm working on it, but I have taken Structo's advice and I received today an RV7 and boy is it good.

I have just built an Ampmaker SE5a 5w with parallel EL84 and 6L6 - preferring the 6L6 at the moment - and the RV7 on plate with all knobs at 12 o'clock sounds superb, I also like the spring setting too. Brings the amp to life, I will also be using it in my D-clone, probably a Ceriatone, Nik has been very helpful so far.

Thanks for the top advice sir!

I guess you'll hear from me again when I bite the D-clone bullet (soon, very soon, when I get over the non-HRM/HRM battle that is going on in my head... and it hurts!)

All the best from England

Rog

[dogears]

Sorry guys,

I have a hard time accepting the RV7 as being worthwhile if it converts the dry to digital. I am always unhappy with the change to the dry tone. The reverb may be amazing but I can't believe it has no effect on the dry.

FWIW, the Neunaber Wet has analog dry mix.

[rogb]

Sorry guys,

I have a hard time excepting the RV7 as being worthwhile if it converts the dry to digital. I am always unhappy with the change to the dry tone. The reverb may be amazing but I can't believe it has no effect on the dry.

FWIW, the Neunaber Wet has analog dry mix.

Interesting.. I played around with the level which mixes in the effected signal and even on 0 and then into bypass I could hear no difference in tone or volume from quiet to cranked, but I accept that this may be different through a more powerful D amp setup and effects loop/Dlator, my simple old thing goes straight in through the input jack

[Structo]

Sorry guys,

I have a hard time accepting the RV7 as being worthwhile if it converts the dry to digital. I am always unhappy with the change to the dry tone. The reverb may be amazing but I can't believe it has no effect on the dry.

FWIW, the Neunaber Wet has analog dry mix.

Have you taken a peek inside Scott?

Some are accusing him of using the "Brick" in it.
But I know he says on the website it doesn't.
But it is suspicious that he has the large decal there so you can't see what is inside.....

I notice on Lee Jackson's site he now says his Mr. Springgy is now even better.
This reverb uses the Belton module (the Brick).
Now Mr Springgy™ is even better.
With a Major added Feature that allows your Mr Springgy™ to Output Just the Reverb (Wet), out of the Main Output. This now allows Mr Springgy™ to be used in Studio's, Live Mixing boards and more.
This is a wet out only switch.
$200

If I could afford a TC Electronics or other high priced rack unit I would go that route but for a simpleton like me the RV-7 pedal works well.

[mojotom]

The Belton brick can sound pretty good if the buffer/amplifier stage is discrete and well executed. The main issue is they use the same circuit as noted on the application for the chip but the brick itself is nice and can work wonder. It's available in short, medium and long (2,2.5 and 2.85s). I've only try the last two, unfortunately the medium one got some slapback going on that can't be removed. You also need to have some way of adding a Dwell and a treble cut to adjust to taste.

When used as described in the application the bass lose its tightness like most reverb pedals (Malekko with the brick but the pink TC too) and IMHO it's what make or break the use of the circuit. I don't use a mix control but rather keep the cleansound buffered and add volume of reverb so you just add reverb to the dry and not really mix the two.

Still I can't beat expensive rack verb especially in infinite mode but I'm working on it and I'm very pleased with the results so far.

Tom

[fabiomayo]

Some are accusing him of using the "Brick" in it.
But I know he says on the website it doesn't.

It very clearly states that it does use it. It also list a number of other users (GGG, Hermida, BYOC, Mr Springgy, etc.).

In any case, it doesn't matter. Most pedals that use it are thought of as good sounding.
I built a GGG reverb and think it sounds very good at bedroom levels (on the front end of the amp). Not saying that it can't be improved but it sounds good to me.

Neunaber Technology licenses its patent-pending reverb technology to Belton Reverb Company for manufacturing and sales. Neunaber Technology does not sell the BTDR-1 module.