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Best vibe out there!
One of the best vibes out there! I've tried lots of different vibes, from the JHS Unicorn, Earthquaker Devices The Depths, EHX Good vibes, MXR Univibe, etc. But nothing compares to the Retro Vibe!
This vibe has everything you could want, from the authentic 'heartbeat' throbbing sound, the solid build quality, and the simple controls. No need for any additional tap tempo and EQ controls as it sounds amazing as it is!
I use the vibe with a fuzz face running into it and takes you straight back to the 60s. Very expressive when using with an expression pedal but there is absolutely no need, as sounds great without one too.
If you're looking for a better vibe, you'll be hard-pressed to find one better than the Retro Vibe!
This vibe has everything you could want, from the authentic 'heartbeat' throbbing sound, the solid build quality, and the simple controls. No need for any additional tap tempo and EQ controls as it sounds amazing as it is!
I use the vibe with a fuzz face running into it and takes you straight back to the 60s. Very expressive when using with an expression pedal but there is absolutely no need, as sounds great without one too.
If you're looking for a better vibe, you'll be hard-pressed to find one better than the Retro Vibe!
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Magical sound, a bit dark, but dark magic
After watching both the 'JHS Show' and 'That Pedal Show' episodes on Univibe, I couldn't help but do my own shootout between JHS Unicorn v2, Fulltone Déja Vibe mk2, and Jam Pedals RetroVibe mk2.
I only tested the 'chorus' setting, and I used a Tele with Noiseless pickups, an (old US-made) Hod Rod Deluxe and a G2 switcher.
Result: the tap tempo on the Unicorn is great! Sound was good, but as with most JHS pedals a little bit too bright / harsh for my ears. I'm sure, this vibe won't get lost in the mix, but on it's own for my personal taste it lacks some warm lo-mids/bass frequencies that I love. Dèja Vibe was almost perfect, not changing my original tone, but adding a great vibe.
RetroVibe was the opposite of the Unicorn: sound a bit dark, perhaps too dark in some setups, might get lost in the mix without an additional treble booster, no tap tempo, needs a special type of expression pedal to control speed by foot. It does change the original tone, adding warm warpy beautiful magic that hit me in the face.
I would love a combination of all three: tap tempo, no darkening of tone, and magic.
But I had to chose and went for MAGIC!
I only tested the 'chorus' setting, and I used a Tele with Noiseless pickups, an (old US-made) Hod Rod Deluxe and a G2 switcher.
Result: the tap tempo on the Unicorn is great! Sound was good, but as with most JHS pedals a little bit too bright / harsh for my ears. I'm sure, this vibe won't get lost in the mix, but on it's own for my personal taste it lacks some warm lo-mids/bass frequencies that I love. Dèja Vibe was almost perfect, not changing my original tone, but adding a great vibe.
RetroVibe was the opposite of the Unicorn: sound a bit dark, perhaps too dark in some setups, might get lost in the mix without an additional treble booster, no tap tempo, needs a special type of expression pedal to control speed by foot. It does change the original tone, adding warm warpy beautiful magic that hit me in the face.
I would love a combination of all three: tap tempo, no darkening of tone, and magic.
But I had to chose and went for MAGIC!
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I had it for 3 years then started to make noises
This is a simple to use, two knobs univibe (although I would have liked to have the intensity knob on top instead of the little trimmer inside the pedal).
Mine worked great at first then started to make noises, forced me to send it back to the manufacturer for repairs.
Sometimes sounded mushy with different fuzzes I had... maybe the worse univibe I've ever had.
Mine worked great at first then started to make noises, forced me to send it back to the manufacturer for repairs.
Sometimes sounded mushy with different fuzzes I had... maybe the worse univibe I've ever had.
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Top of the line vibe pedal with a small caveat
I was looking for a vibe style pedal and came to the conclusion that there is so much offer nowadays with ridiculous, over-the-top features, that I was instantly turned away from a purchase.
I am one of those guitarists who suffer from choice paralysis, so I tend to like simple pedals, the fewer the knobs, the better for me.
I weas eyeballing this one and the DryBell Vibe Machine. I am sure that DryBell made an excellent product, but to look at this pedal and instantly now what I want and how to get there is worth more to me that what extra features the Vibe Machine could give me. Add to that the visual style of the pedal, and I was convinced.
Soundwise, I have all I need: a depth and speed control, the choice between chorus and vibrato and the option to use an expression pedal. Wether you want a subtle chorusy sound to fatten your guitar playing or a full blown effect like Hendrix would use in something like machine gun, you have that and more.
The only caveat I would add is that even while meeting all my demands... it's a really simple pedal which costs way too much for what is must cost to make and market. Even taking into account that they're hand painted, vibe pedals are always so over-priced it's a wonder how some company hasn't just gone "hey, here's the same thing for half-price and we still make a profit while stealing all your clients".
I am one of those guitarists who suffer from choice paralysis, so I tend to like simple pedals, the fewer the knobs, the better for me.
I weas eyeballing this one and the DryBell Vibe Machine. I am sure that DryBell made an excellent product, but to look at this pedal and instantly now what I want and how to get there is worth more to me that what extra features the Vibe Machine could give me. Add to that the visual style of the pedal, and I was convinced.
Soundwise, I have all I need: a depth and speed control, the choice between chorus and vibrato and the option to use an expression pedal. Wether you want a subtle chorusy sound to fatten your guitar playing or a full blown effect like Hendrix would use in something like machine gun, you have that and more.
The only caveat I would add is that even while meeting all my demands... it's a really simple pedal which costs way too much for what is must cost to make and market. Even taking into account that they're hand painted, vibe pedals are always so over-priced it's a wonder how some company hasn't just gone "hey, here's the same thing for half-price and we still make a profit while stealing all your clients".
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Superlative sounding Vibe!!!
This unit outperforms even the Fulltone DejaVibe (which was the benchmark for me until now) and certainly most other vibe recreations around. Incredibly rich sounding, 100% analog and handmade and with a beautiful paint job no less, this is all the univibe one may ever need. Stunning
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Not intended to be a replacement for a vintage Univibe but still uses some NOS parts (Carbon Comp resistors) A cool pedal.
Very easy to set up and use, with internal trimpots for intensity & depth. Construction and build quality is excellent, as you would expect for a product of this price.
Works very well for Bridge of Sighs (Robin Trower) and selected Hendrix riffs.
The only negative point is the lack of an expression pedal for more real time control over Speed and Intensity. Expensive for a single pedalt but for me the overall quality is worth the investment.
Very easy to set up and use, with internal trimpots for intensity & depth. Construction and build quality is excellent, as you would expect for a product of this price.
Works very well for Bridge of Sighs (Robin Trower) and selected Hendrix riffs.
The only negative point is the lack of an expression pedal for more real time control over Speed and Intensity. Expensive for a single pedalt but for me the overall quality is worth the investment.
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Sweet, sweet Jimi.
I always wanted to sound like Jimi. Then I bought this pedal. Now I (like to think I) sound better than Jimi. Nough said! Also looks great!
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Best Vibe Around
Yes ok its expensive But so are many other vibes, only this one is in my view the best there is .Glad i purchased it,, great quality and sound, Took the back off to have a look very neat and very well made Trimmer for effect intensity and also volume I would say factory setting is perfect
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Familiar sounds...
With just two simple controls Level (pedal volume) and Gain (the amount of fuzz), you can concentrate on playing and simple tweaking, rather than trying to get your head around numerous knobs. Which is all well and good, but there's an internal trimmer (factory-set to max) to reduce the output. Another internal trim pot adjusts the maximum intensity. The quality of the sound is good, very like a Uni-Vibe, but I prefer this to the Uni-Vibe, which it replaced on my pedal board. Sounds very familiar like Hendrix or Trower, can also be used for some Queen type sounds also. A bit pricey but probably worth it (in my opinion).
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