SurfyBear Compact to Compact Deluxe. What changed?

dirtysocks

Joined: May 08, 2024
Posts: 10

Posted on Apr 03 2025 11:51 AM

I recall that the SG101 consensus on the SurfyBear was Classic > Metal > Compact. With the release of the Compact Deluxe it seems the order has changed, but I am not clear on what changed with the reverb pan in the Compact. Any forum users have an idea on what was changed or was it only the obvious addition of the tremolo and the circuit routing?

Top

RobbieReverb

Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2380
San Jose, Ca.
3 News Pins

Posted on Apr 03 2025 06:02 PM

Dirtysocks, the obvious big difference is the addition of the Surfy Trem. The other is option of connecting an external reverb pan and assigning it independently to one of the mixer controls The reverb pan in the unit is the original Accutronics® type-8 spring reverb pan.

—

Bob

Last edited: Apr 03, 2025 18:03:56

Top

rockndawg

Joined: Aug 06, 2018
Posts: 59
1 Contributor Pin

Posted on Apr 04 2025 11:37 AM

Another thing is the deluxe will work with 9-12 volt with any polarity. Doesn't sound like a big deal, but the original was a pain in the backside requiring 12 volts plus an addition adapter to change polarity from normal! Main reason I will probably be buying a Deluxe. But also having the Surfy Trem built in is pretty darn cool, mostly in the same sized package.
They did a good job designing this one.

Last edited: Apr 04, 2025 11:38:25

Top

Paddy_O_Surfer

Joined: Apr 05, 2025
Posts: 46
Yukon
Canada

Posted on Apr 05 2025 11:16 AM

Does anybody have one yet? Quite interested in this beast...

—

Landlocked surf rocker from The Yukon
Visit The Surfmasters on Bandcamp!

Top

Padraig

Joined: Feb 26, 2022
Posts: 454
Dollars, Taxes
United States

Posted on Apr 05 2025 11:41 AM

Hey Paddy O Surfer, welcome to SG101! When you have a moment, go to the “Shallow End” forum, and the “INTRODUCTIONS! New Members Post Here” thread and tell us more about yourself and your involvement with surf music.

—

Patrick

Top

Paddy_O_Surfer

Joined: Apr 05, 2025
Posts: 46
Yukon
Canada

Posted on Apr 05 2025 11:57 AM

Padraig wrote:

Hey Paddy O Surfer, welcome to SG101! When you have a moment, go to the “Shallow End” forum, and the “INTRODUCTIONS! New Members Post Here” thread and tell us more about yourself and your involvement with surf music.

Done! Thanks!

—

Landlocked surf rocker from The Yukon
Visit The Surfmasters on Bandcamp!

Top

JohnA

Joined: Oct 23, 2022
Posts: 50
Fountain Valley, California
United States

Posted on Apr 06 2025 12:10 PM

rockndawg wrote:

Another thing is the deluxe will work with 9-12 volt with any polarity. Doesn't sound like a big deal, but the original was a pain in the backside requiring 12 volts plus an addition adapter to change polarity from normal! Main reason I will probably be buying a Deluxe. But also having the Surfy Trem built in is pretty darn cool, mostly in the same sized package.
They did a good job designing this one.

Just an FYI, all current Surfy industries reverbs operate off of either polarity. That was one reason I was put off from the originals as well, but surfy industries told me the current requirements are just 12v / 500ma /either polarity. A little easier to power on a pedalboard.

Top

dirtysocks

Joined: May 08, 2024
Posts: 10

Posted on Apr 10 2025 02:37 PM

RobbieReverb wrote:

Dirtysocks, the obvious big difference is the addition of the Surfy Trem. The other is option of connecting an external reverb pan and assigning it independently to one of the mixer controls The reverb pan in the unit is the original Accutronics® type-8 spring reverb pan.

I understood the other features added over the original, but this is what I was looking for confirmation of. Thank you, RobbieReverb.

The reverb itself is unchanged, so if one already has a classic it's only an upgrade if the integrated tremolo and patching options are desired.

Top

Paddy_O_Surfer

Joined: Apr 05, 2025
Posts: 46
Yukon
Canada

Posted on Apr 10 2025 02:46 PM

Here’s a great, in-depth analysis of it. This is the video that sold me on it: https://youtu.be/eTx5zf05fgg?si=5YxPTcKaVZkp1Azt

—

Landlocked surf rocker from The Yukon
Visit The Surfmasters on Bandcamp!

Top

dirtysocks Joined: May 08, 2024 Posts: 10	Posted on Apr 03 2025 11:51 AM I recall that the SG101 consensus on the SurfyBear was Classic > Metal > Compact. With the release of the Compact Deluxe it seems the order has changed, but I am not clear on what changed with the reverb pan in the Compact. Any forum users have an idea on what was changed or was it only the obvious addition of the tremolo and the circuit routing? Top
RobbieReverb Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2380 San Jose, Ca.	Posted on Apr 03 2025 06:02 PM Dirtysocks, the obvious big difference is the addition of the Surfy Trem. The other is option of connecting an external reverb pan and assigning it independently to one of the mixer controls The reverb pan in the unit is the original Accutronics® type-8 spring reverb pan. — Bob Last edited: Apr 03, 2025 18:03:56 Top
rockndawg Joined: Aug 06, 2018 Posts: 59	Posted on Apr 04 2025 11:37 AM Another thing is the deluxe will work with 9-12 volt with any polarity. Doesn't sound like a big deal, but the original was a pain in the backside requiring 12 volts plus an addition adapter to change polarity from normal! Main reason I will probably be buying a Deluxe. But also having the Surfy Trem built in is pretty darn cool, mostly in the same sized package. They did a good job designing this one. Last edited: Apr 04, 2025 11:38:25 Top
Paddy_O_Surfer Joined: Apr 05, 2025 Posts: 46 Yukon	Posted on Apr 05 2025 11:16 AM Does anybody have one yet? Quite interested in this beast... — Landlocked surf rocker from The Yukon Visit The Surfmasters on Bandcamp! Top
Padraig Joined: Feb 26, 2022 Posts: 454 Dollars, Taxes	Posted on Apr 05 2025 11:41 AM Hey Paddy O Surfer, welcome to SG101! When you have a moment, go to the “Shallow End” forum, and the “INTRODUCTIONS! New Members Post Here” thread and tell us more about yourself and your involvement with surf music. — Patrick Top
Paddy_O_Surfer Joined: Apr 05, 2025 Posts: 46 Yukon	Posted on Apr 05 2025 11:57 AM Padraig wrote: Hey Paddy O Surfer, welcome to SG101! When you have a moment, go to the “Shallow End” forum, and the “INTRODUCTIONS! New Members Post Here” thread and tell us more about yourself and your involvement with surf music. Done! Thanks! — Landlocked surf rocker from The Yukon Visit The Surfmasters on Bandcamp! Top
JohnA Joined: Oct 23, 2022 Posts: 50 Fountain Valley, California	Posted on Apr 06 2025 12:10 PM rockndawg wrote: Another thing is the deluxe will work with 9-12 volt with any polarity. Doesn't sound like a big deal, but the original was a pain in the backside requiring 12 volts plus an addition adapter to change polarity from normal! Main reason I will probably be buying a Deluxe. But also having the Surfy Trem built in is pretty darn cool, mostly in the same sized package. They did a good job designing this one. Just an FYI, all current Surfy industries reverbs operate off of either polarity. That was one reason I was put off from the originals as well, but surfy industries told me the current requirements are just 12v / 500ma /either polarity. A little easier to power on a pedalboard. Top
dirtysocks Joined: May 08, 2024 Posts: 10	Posted on Apr 10 2025 02:37 PM RobbieReverb wrote: Dirtysocks, the obvious big difference is the addition of the Surfy Trem. The other is option of connecting an external reverb pan and assigning it independently to one of the mixer controls The reverb pan in the unit is the original Accutronics® type-8 spring reverb pan. I understood the other features added over the original, but this is what I was looking for confirmation of. Thank you, RobbieReverb. The reverb itself is unchanged, so if one already has a classic it's only an upgrade if the integrated tremolo and patching options are desired. Top
Paddy_O_Surfer Joined: Apr 05, 2025 Posts: 46 Yukon	Posted on Apr 10 2025 02:46 PM Here’s a great, in-depth analysis of it. This is the video that sold me on it: https://youtu.be/eTx5zf05fgg?si=5YxPTcKaVZkp1Azt — Landlocked surf rocker from The Yukon Visit The Surfmasters on Bandcamp! Top

SurfGuitar101 Forums » Gear »

SurfyBear Compact to Compact Deluxe. What changed?