Battery powered reverb pedal

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Posted on May 17 2021 10:58 AM

Hi all,

Lately I have been going to my local beach, Ventura County Line ( yes, as mentioned in Surfing USA, for you non locals) and playing guitar on my tailgate overlooking the surf break. I am looking for a decent battery op reverb pedal. There are a few out there, and I am asking if any of you have direct experience with this. Years ago I would use an FRV pedal, but I ditched that eons ago as I never liked how it sounded. Please let me know!

Mel, Phantom Surfers

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DeathTide

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Posted on May 17 2021 01:17 PM

Sounds lovely. I've never heard a surf guitar while actually at the beach! (Never been to a surf pier show, but I did see Patti Smyth there once.)

You could use the 12 volts from your car to power a SB, just need any old 12-volt car connector and that little SB connector (2.5mm?). Or with some hassle, buy or make a little 12-volt battery and wire it. There are a silly amount of 12-volt batteries everywhere, just need to put the right connector on it. Center positive, 12 volts, 1A is what it wants.

I don't know a thing about digital pedals haha!

Dan

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Surf_Skater

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Posted on May 17 2021 05:42 PM

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Power-Battery-Converter-Connector-cable/dp/B07FCZZ5JF/ref=asc_df_B07FCZZ5JF/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312039470073&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9837045863831359985&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010782&hvtargid=pla-570120969050&psc=1

Get a cheap battery adapter and use the pedal of your choosing.

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DeathTide

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Posted on May 17 2021 06:22 PM

That thing is for 9 volt batteries, so a SB would not work. But you could do 18 volts!

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Last edited: May 17, 2021 18:24:12

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MelPhantomSurfers

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Posted on May 17 2021 07:01 PM

Thanks for the replies. Surf Skater, i’ll give that a whirl w my Topanga. Mel

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Surf_Skater

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Posted on May 17 2021 07:42 PM

MelPhantomSurfers wrote:

Thanks for the replies. Surf Skater, i’ll give that a whirl w my Topanga. Mel

Glad I could be of some help Mel. Sounded like you were trying to keep the setup simple. Topanga's a great pedal.

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Gilette

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Posted on May 18 2021 02:24 AM

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Last edited: Mar 03, 2022 04:42:54

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Posted on May 18 2021 08:46 PM

Zoom G1Xon and G1on use four AA alkaline cells in an internal compartment as an alternative to a wall-wart power supply. Glorious spring reverb emulation ("Springs 63"), plate reverb, delays and compressions abound, along with numerous other effects all built in. This model is available used for $60 or less and has been discontinued. Newer models are available for higher prices but I don't know about batteries for them.

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SilverFlash

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Posted on May 20 2021 08:48 AM

I run my DIY Surfy Bear build as a battery powered unit with a Portable Charger 25800mAh Power Bank and a USB 5V to 9V or 12V Step Up Cable Adjustable DC to Dc Transformer Converter with Switch (5V-9/12V). I get 10+ hours of use out of a full charge. The current out of the step up transformer is 12V 600-800Amh.

Here is an example of how I run a pedalboard that includes an Ocean's 11 reverb off of a powerbank.

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Posted on May 20 2021 02:54 PM

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MelPhantomSurfers Joined: Aug 21, 2008 Posts: 56	Posted on May 17 2021 10:58 AM Hi all, Lately I have been going to my local beach, Ventura County Line ( yes, as mentioned in Surfing USA, for you non locals) and playing guitar on my tailgate overlooking the surf break. I am looking for a decent battery op reverb pedal. There are a few out there, and I am asking if any of you have direct experience with this. Years ago I would use an FRV pedal, but I ditched that eons ago as I never liked how it sounded. Please let me know! Mel, Phantom Surfers Top
DeathTide Joined: Apr 13, 2018 Posts: 1382 New Orleans	Posted on May 17 2021 01:17 PM Sounds lovely. I've never heard a surf guitar while actually at the beach! (Never been to a surf pier show, but I did see Patti Smyth there once.) You could use the 12 volts from your car to power a SB, just need any old 12-volt car connector and that little SB connector (2.5mm?). Or with some hassle, buy or make a little 12-volt battery and wire it. There are a silly amount of 12-volt batteries everywhere, just need to put the right connector on it. Center positive, 12 volts, 1A is what it wants. I don't know a thing about digital pedals haha! Dan — Daniel Deathtide Top
Surf_Skater Joined: Sep 06, 2012 Posts: 1300 Lawrenceville , GA	Posted on May 17 2021 05:42 PM https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Power-Battery-Converter-Connector-cable/dp/B07FCZZ5JF/ref=asc_df_B07FCZZ5JF/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312039470073&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9837045863831359985&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010782&hvtargid=pla-570120969050&psc=1 Get a cheap battery adapter and use the pedal of your choosing. Top
DeathTide Joined: Apr 13, 2018 Posts: 1382 New Orleans	Posted on May 17 2021 06:22 PM That thing is for 9 volt batteries, so a SB would not work. But you could do 18 volts! — Daniel Deathtide Last edited: May 17, 2021 18:24:12 Top
MelPhantomSurfers Joined: Aug 21, 2008 Posts: 56	Posted on May 17 2021 07:01 PM Thanks for the replies. Surf Skater, i’ll give that a whirl w my Topanga. Mel Top
Surf_Skater Joined: Sep 06, 2012 Posts: 1300 Lawrenceville , GA	Posted on May 17 2021 07:42 PM MelPhantomSurfers wrote: Thanks for the replies. Surf Skater, i’ll give that a whirl w my Topanga. Mel Glad I could be of some help Mel. Sounded like you were trying to keep the setup simple. Topanga's a great pedal. Top
Gilette Joined: May 04, 2014 Posts: 734	Posted on May 18 2021 02:24 AM - Last edited: Mar 03, 2022 04:42:54 Top
Squid Joined: Aug 22, 2010 Posts: 1019 Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers	Posted on May 18 2021 08:46 PM Zoom G1Xon and G1on use four AA alkaline cells in an internal compartment as an alternative to a wall-wart power supply. Glorious spring reverb emulation ("Springs 63"), plate reverb, delays and compressions abound, along with numerous other effects all built in. This model is available used for $60 or less and has been discontinued. Newer models are available for higher prices but I don't know about batteries for them. — Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com Last edited: May 18, 2021 20:48:56 Top
SilverFlash Joined: Jul 14, 2015 Posts: 478 Near Atlanta, GA	Posted on May 20 2021 08:48 AM I run my DIY Surfy Bear build as a battery powered unit with a Portable Charger 25800mAh Power Bank and a USB 5V to 9V or 12V Step Up Cable Adjustable DC to Dc Transformer Converter with Switch (5V-9/12V). I get 10+ hours of use out of a full charge. The current out of the step up transformer is 12V 600-800Amh. Here is an example of how I run a pedalboard that includes an Ocean's 11 reverb off of a powerbank. — -Tim MyYouTubeChannel My Classic Instrumental Surf Music Timeline SSS Agent #777 Top
TheOutpost Joined: May 26, 2020 Posts: 271 Highlands Ranch	Posted on May 20 2021 02:54 PM Pedal Train Volto — Social Media https://www.facebook.com/TheOutpost/ https://www.instagram.com/theoutpostmusic/ Music https://theoutpostmusic.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/theoutpostmusic/ Merch https://the-outpost-merch-store.printify.me/products Top

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