Megagwar
Joined: Mar 21, 2012
Posts: 41
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Posted on Aug 17 2012 02:25 PM
So in on a hunt for a Reverb pedal. In looking for something do give me that "wet" "drippy" sound you can get from a Reverb tank. You might say "why not just get a tank then fool!?!" I can't, that's why.... Too broke... Ive heard the Boss FRV-1 an I like how it sounds. Its supposed to replicate the '63 fender tank. It's gives you that "wet, drippy" that I looking for... But alot of people also recommend the holy grail reverb and also the Digitech Digiverb. There is just soon many to choose from.
So guys, thoughts on the Boss FRV-1, Holy Grail, Digiverb? Like I said, I want something close to that "wet, drippy" sound. Also any other reccommendation are also welcomed!
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derekirving
Joined: Nov 03, 2011
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Posted on Aug 17 2012 02:40 PM
I have a reissue tank, but also have a Boss FRV1 and Holy Grail (big box) reverb pedals. As for pedals - If you want that drippy surf sound go with the Boss FRV1 if you prefer a blackface reverb (e.g. twin reverb or deluxe reverb) go with the Holy Grail. The FRV1 and Holy Grail are different type of spring sounds to me. The FRV1 has some digital overtones that are noticeable to me when practicing, but in a gig you don't hear it. Also I don't turn any knob on the FRV past 10-11 o'oclock - especially the tone knob which can be harsh in my setup past 9-10 o'clock. The Holy Grail is pretty natural sounding and musical to me with some extra midrange presence. I don't turn the Grail past 10-11 o'clock because it starts to wash out the sound too much for me. Also I had a Nano holy grail and preferred the older big box version of the holy grail. Go to a music store and try both out. I have both pedals because I could not decided which one I liked best. The tank is superior (with some limitations too), but the FRV1 is a good pedal to reproduce the essence of the reverb unit.
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killbabykill34
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Jacksonville, AL
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Posted on Aug 17 2012 02:54 PM
The Holy Grail does not drip, but is a great reverb pedal and very versitile.
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Megagwar
Joined: Mar 21, 2012
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Posted on Aug 17 2012 03:19 PM
Cool. Thanks guys! Anyone else?
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surferXmatt
Joined: Aug 27, 2008
Posts: 1570
New York
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Posted on Aug 17 2012 03:36 PM
Owner a Reissue 63 Reverb tank and sold it due to financial reasons... I currently use the FRV-1 in place of it and I like it a lot. Pretty much nails the tone. It's a little less in your face but is close enough for my purposes. I have played the other pedals, pretty good verbs but the FRV-1 is certainly the closes to the "surf reverb" sound that we all love.
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
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Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Aug 17 2012 03:45 PM
I'll add this again here. I sold my FRV-1 about a week after I started playing my Texotica reverb tank. I don't really miss the FRV-1 except for one thing. I can't take the tank to my guitar lessons. Nothing else I have comes remotely close, and the FRV-1 is pretty close. So I'll eventually buy another FRV-1 for my compact pedal board.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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ColtsSurf
Joined: Apr 03, 2008
Posts: 477
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Posted on Aug 17 2012 03:47 PM
Don't know if you saw this recent thread:
http://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/19198/
— Paul
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Megagwar
Joined: Mar 21, 2012
Posts: 41
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Posted on Aug 17 2012 04:14 PM
Soooooo it looks like the Boss FRV-1 is in the winning position. Sweeeet. Thanks for all your opinions and thoughts and showing love for the reverb nation....(that was lame... Haha)
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Aug 17 2012 04:19 PM
There are a total (so far) of 28 pages of posts that mention the BOSS FRV-1 pedal, not including this one.
They're here: http://surfguitar101.com/search/?q=FRV&models=forums.topic&models=forums.post
You know, I once read them all.  Now what does that tell you?
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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thomasd
Joined: Aug 17, 2012
Posts: 94
Eugene, Oregon
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Posted on Aug 17 2012 05:16 PM
I've been using this one:
http://www.neunabertechnology.com/gear/wet-reverb
Not sure that it qualifies as "drippy" but it works for me.
I suspect it's not warm as the Fender units, but it sure is cheaper
and easier to carry around.
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univoxdontsurf
Joined: Sep 06, 2011
Posts: 132
So Cal
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Posted on Aug 18 2012 08:28 PM
I saw a band once, though they were more of an early 60's influenced "indie" band, and the guitarist's setup (in this order) was a Dallas Rangemaster clone into a big box Holy Grail into a compressor of some sort into a Princeton Reverb with the reverb turned off, and it was surprisingly surfy sounding. His guitar was a Tele copy of some sort with a Jaguar/Jazzmaster (authentic Fender) vibrato, a normal Tele bridge pickup, and an after market Jazzmaster pickup in the neck position.
— Maybe a Univox does surf...
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Thunderbolt
Joined: Sep 03, 2008
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Posted on Aug 25 2012 11:47 PM
The FRV-1 sounds really good going through a Peavey Valverb. The Dwell control on the FRV-1 gives the Valverb some extra "drippy" range, as the Valverb doesn't have it's own Dwell control. As a bonus, the Valverb makes the FRV-1 sound more analog and tubey. Once I get my pedalboard done, I'm gonna try to get some clips or a video up.
Last edited: Aug 25, 2012 23:48:26
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so1om
Joined: May 10, 2012
Posts: 492
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Posted on Aug 26 2012 07:30 PM
FRV-1 with a vibro champ sounds great. i can't afford a tank either. simple to use.
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MightySurfLords
Joined: Jun 24, 2007
Posts: 384
Sparks,Nv.
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Posted on Aug 27 2012 09:37 AM
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