SanchoPansen
Joined: Jan 04, 2011
Posts: 1588
Berlin L-Berg
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Posted on Jun 14 2016 03:30 PM
Hey folks,
Lorenzo already dropped the bomb, but before that Björn had a lot of work with his new pedal. I had the honor to help Björn as much as I could. Not from the tech side (heck, I'm glad in can plug in my power cord), but from the side of a guitar player.
There aren't enough words to tell you how great this pedal is and so I decided to do what I always do...I made a demo. So everybody who's still on the fence, here's your chance to get a first impression before placing your order at the Surfer Joe store.
More technical info can be found at Björn's blog.
And here's the demo, hope you enjoy it:
Click here
— The Hicadoolas
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 10331
southern Michigan
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Posted on Jun 14 2016 03:53 PM
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remora1
Joined: Jan 04, 2008
Posts: 1275
San Pedro, CA
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Posted on Jun 14 2016 03:57 PM
Sounds absolutely amazing, as I expected it would! Thank you Kilian for the prototype testing and terrific demo. Bjorn is a true genius.
I'd been eagerly awaiting news on the project and ordered mine immediately when I found out about it, thinking the same thing as wfoguy in the other thread- " If it's as good as the Surfy bear, how can you go wrong?????"
— Bill S._______
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eltwang
Joined: Feb 26, 2008
Posts: 540
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Posted on Jun 14 2016 04:24 PM
Wow, that's a damn fine demo. Solid info, cool tune and playing.
— El Twitter
El Ray
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MadScientist
Joined: Jan 17, 2008
Posts: 2188
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Jun 14 2016 04:50 PM
Great demo! Thanks, Killian! I'm really looking forward to getting mine and putting it through it's paces!
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josheboy
Joined: Mar 13, 2009
Posts: 2365
Twin Cities, MN
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Posted on Jun 14 2016 04:57 PM
Awesome demo!
Like Bill (Remora1), I ordered one right away as well. BTD or JP is going to bring it back from Italy for me (thanks brothas!) and I absolutely can't wait to get it.
Like I mentioned in the tremolo thread, I like tremolo almost as much as I like reverb. It's seriously one of my favorite sounds. I have a SupaTrem and I do love it, but it takes up half of my tiny pedal board. This pedal will free up enough space for an additional pedal on my board, and I like the brown/black option on the SurfyTrem. Cant wait to try it!!!
This is a pretty amazing demo Kilian! Thanks for sharing it.
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Sonichris
Joined: Mar 06, 2006
Posts: 1892
Wear gloves - I'm in the Rockies
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Posted on Jun 14 2016 05:09 PM
Is Bjorn going to offer these as a kit too?
— "You can't tell where you're going if you don't know where you've been"
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2772
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Jun 14 2016 07:35 PM
Wooooooo Hooooo!
Moon over Manakmora, Wheels AND the new Surfy Bear Trem unit! Oh boy was THAT great!
Thanks, (big time)
ed
— Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2772
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Jun 14 2016 07:36 PM
I hate spell check.
Manakoora!!!!!!
ed
— Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?
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JObeast
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
Posts: 2762
Finknabad, Squinkistan
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Posted on Jun 15 2016 12:28 AM
Really nice sounding pedal at an astounding price! I didn't check shipping cost to the USA. Is there any chance of a stateside distributor or is that unnecessary? I would imagine if a few high profile shops carried them they would attract attention.
If this pedal was available in February I might not have bought my current rig, a 1961 Bandmaster... Not that I regret it but €99 + shipping is within most players' immediate reach, while the Bandmaster required serious sacrifice, mostly motivated by the quest for that harmonic tremolo.
— Squink Out!
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eltwang
Joined: Feb 26, 2008
Posts: 540
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Posted on Jun 15 2016 02:36 AM
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Gilette
Joined: May 04, 2014
Posts: 734
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Posted on Jun 15 2016 03:22 AM
I've got some space left in my Surfy Bear to place an extra PCB, but will the trem be available as a kit? Björn? (pleeeease?....)
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on Jun 15 2016 06:33 AM
Kilian, thanks so much for the alert back when the proto testing was a glimmer on the horizon. Been waiting for this.
Lovely demo by the way. There's now one less of these at Lorenzo's store. This will put my Tremulator on the back-up grab board.
Have fun!
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.
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JObeast
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
Posts: 2762
Finknabad, Squinkistan
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Posted on Jun 15 2016 05:38 PM
Bump that! I've got beaucoup space in my Craftsman toolbox enclosure.
The pedal is a sweet package, but us solderers need something to do with our hot irons.
Gilette wrote:
I've got some space left in my Surfy Bear to place an extra PCB, but will the trem be available as a kit? Björn? (pleeeease?....)
— Squink Out!
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kick_the_reverb
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 1335
Escondido, CA
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Posted on Jun 15 2016 06:38 PM
Great demo, to a great pedal, thanks Björn & Kilian!
Ran
— The Scimitars
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wfoguy
Joined: Dec 11, 2011
Posts: 2118
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Posted on Jun 15 2016 06:44 PM
JOBeast, I thought the same thing. Then I remembered how much I spent doing the whole thing and changed my mind. I'm not one for special editions but I'm sure this will be a purchase I won't regret. Your results may vary.
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on Jun 15 2016 07:32 PM
I would not be surprised at all to see this as a kit.
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.
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SandBug
Joined: Feb 22, 2016
Posts: 442
California
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Posted on Jun 15 2016 08:49 PM
Order placed. I'd also get the kit when/if it's available.
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duncanjames
Joined: Dec 20, 2011
Posts: 156
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Posted on Jun 15 2016 10:07 PM
For those who were wondering, I emailed Björn the other day about a kit version. They should be available in a matter of weeks, but the Surfer Joe pedals take precedence.
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novamax
Joined: Jan 23, 2015
Posts: 105
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Posted on Jun 16 2016 09:50 AM
Wfoguy, same here: I could fit it in my SB, but if it's a similar price like the SB kit, But for me at the moment, 30 bucks saved don't justify the effort and time (=> ordered). If there was only the kit like with the SB: different story.
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