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Your favorite tremolo pedal?

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N0_Camping4U Joined: May 03, 2012 Posts: 339 Galveston, Texas	Posted on Aug 01 2012 11:37 PM Thinking of picking one up, but curious to see what you guys' have to say about them first. Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Aug 01 2012 11:51 PM Here's some search reults that may help. http://surfguitar101.com/search/?q=best+tremolo+pedal&models=forums.topic&models=forums.post — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Last edited: Aug 01, 2012 23:53:29 Top
HallmarkSweptWinger Joined: Jul 27, 2006 Posts: 1284 Berlinesia, Germanifornia	Posted on Aug 02 2012 12:24 AM N0_Camping4U wrote: Thinking of picking one up, but curious to see what you guys' have to say about them first. I asked this question to myself about year ago, tested this and that and I can tell you: Best tremolo pedal ever is the FLINT by strymon! Worth every cent! (And you got great sounding reverb incl.! What else do you need?) Get it!!!!!! http://store.strymon.net/flint-tremolo-reverb/ — Twang cheers! Ralf Kilauea www.kilaueas.de https://kilaueas.bandcamp.com/album/touch-my-alien Top
LoeD Joined: Feb 29, 2012 Posts: 310 Germany	Posted on Aug 02 2012 03:45 AM T-Rex tremster! I like it a lot. It´s a one trick pony, but it´s very good at that one trick If your not looking for a tap tempo tremolo or fancy square wave sounds this is the one! LoeD — here comes the WEST SAMOA SURFER LEAGUE Top
OzReverb Joined: Apr 28, 2009 Posts: 460 Victoria	Posted on Aug 02 2012 05:55 AM Surf-Trem — https://www.facebook.com/lostremoleros/ Top
SanchoPansen Joined: Jan 04, 2011 Posts: 1588 Berlin L-Berg	Posted on Aug 02 2012 10:40 AM MXR Tremolo — The Hicadoolas Top
WoodyJ Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 1547 Bethlehem, GA	Posted on Aug 02 2012 11:40 AM Demeter Tremulator — Jack Booth (aka WoodyJ) The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005), 2025 The Hula Hounds (1996-2000) The X-Rays (1997-2004) The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012) Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990) Top
Ariel Joined: Aug 29, 2009 Posts: 1556 Israel	Posted on Aug 02 2012 12:27 PM I currently have the Catalinbread Semaphore, it sounds amazing, and very versatile. There's a newer version with tap. Check out this new contraption from Amptweaker - SwirlPool - a combined Tremolo/Vibrato. Looks monstrous (in a good way). (sorry, couldn't find a single-coil demo yet) Last edited: Aug 02, 2012 12:29:46 Top
Pipeliner Joined: Oct 23, 2010 Posts: 41 Texas	Posted on Aug 02 2012 12:34 PM Voodoo Labs tremolo has done right by me. I like its very dynamic volume control, wide range of both speed and intensity, and slope knob - which goes from smooth flutter to hard stutter, but also anywhere in between. I'd like to check out the Semaphor. Top
Jetpack Joined: May 28, 2008 Posts: 333 Los Angeles	Posted on Aug 02 2012 12:37 PM Boss TR-2 We had two other units that "disappeared" together two hours before a show, so we ran to Sam Ash and Guitar Center across the street from each other and grabbed one TR-2 at each (to return the next day, of course). They are very plain and add no color to the tone and their speed control goes faster than the one on the DRRI, if I recall. Anyway, the ones I had before were fancy and had all sorts of tone control, but after using these I found I just want a speed and depth control and nothing else. I hate an effect that changes the tone of the line you are playing when activated. It's also bullet-proof. Craigslist for $40, — www.jetpackband.com https://www.facebook.com/JetpackTheBand Last edited: Aug 02, 2012 12:38:14 Top
derekirving Joined: Nov 03, 2011 Posts: 660	Posted on Aug 02 2012 12:54 PM 1 Demeter Tremulator 2 Boss TR-2 Top
morphball Joined: Dec 23, 2008 Posts: 3324 Pittsboro, NC	Posted on Aug 02 2012 01:34 PM I don't consider myself a trem-aficionado, but I was really impressed with the Malekko Trem; I sold my huge Fulltone Supa-Trem almost immediately after getting one. I do really want to try a Flint though; the reverb would really be helpful for those Euro numbers where I don't really need a tank. — Mike http://www.youtube.com/morphballio Top
caddady Joined: Feb 14, 2010 Posts: 802 N.E. Ohio	Posted on Aug 02 2012 01:45 PM The one that turned off and on the trem on my EMC G220 amp. That amp had the most outrageous trem circut I have ever heard, and I include Magnatone in this boast Loud, clean, made in Cleveland Ohio and heavey as hell. I sent it off for a charity auction for my old guitar teachers med bills. http://utica-ny.americanlisted.com/music-instruments/300-watt-emc-guitar-amplifier-150-little-falls_20720197.html — http://www.reverbnation.com/thegreasemonkeyz Top
Surfocaster Joined: Jan 16, 2010 Posts: 214 Somerset, England	Posted on Aug 02 2012 02:37 PM morphball, what didnt you like about the Fulltone? Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on Aug 02 2012 03:10 PM morphball wrote: I don't consider myself a trem-aficionado, but I was really impressed with the Malekko Trem; I sold my huge Fulltone Supa-Trem almost immediately after getting one. I do really want to try a Flint though; the reverb would really be helpful for those Euro numbers where I don't really need a tank. Those Malekko Trems just sound so good. I don't hear a ton of versitility in them, but for old Fender Onboard style, I have yet to hear a pedal that nails it anywhere close to what the Malekko does. — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Top
homerhead Joined: Mar 17, 2006 Posts: 530 Portland, OR	Posted on Aug 02 2012 03:41 PM I'm very happy with my Keeley modded Boss TR-2 when I don't use onboard. Rick — Rick Top
mike_fried Joined: Aug 02, 2012 Posts: 162 Nashville, TN	Posted on Aug 02 2012 03:45 PM killbabykill34 wrote: morphball wrote: I don't consider myself a trem-aficionado, but I was really impressed with the Malekko Trem; I sold my huge Fulltone Supa-Trem almost immediately after getting one. I do really want to try a Flint though; the reverb would really be helpful for those Euro numbers where I don't really need a tank. Those Malekko Trems just sound so good. I don't hear a ton of versitility in them, but for old Fender Onboard style, I have yet to hear a pedal that nails it anywhere close to what the Malekko does. Greeting, all - my first post here... I actually prefer my Malekko Omnicron Trem to the onboard trem in either of my (original) BF Fender combos for medium to faster speeds. More "sine wavey" and smoother in/out (and quieter - no background ticking). I preset it for the faster/shallower shimmer and the onboard for the slow/deep pulsing. My only complaint is the speed control knob has a very fast taper in the range I use it the most, so it's not as easy to dial in the speed as on some other units. Top
RobbieReverb Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2389 San Jose, Ca.	Posted on Aug 02 2012 04:20 PM homerhead wrote: I'm very happy with my Keeley modded Boss TR-2 when I don't use onboard. Rick +1. I found a Boss TR2 for next to nothing, and sent it to Robert Keeley for modding. I'm now very happy with the TR2. I can't say that it is as good or better than some of the better pedals mentioned here, but the volume drop problem is solved with Keeley's mod, and it sounds very good to my ears. — Bob Last edited: Aug 02, 2012 16:21:28 Top
JohnnyDobro Joined: Apr 10, 2012 Posts: 28	Posted on Aug 02 2012 04:53 PM The Danelectro one is great,costs about 40 bucks brand new and it even has a built-in boost when the effect is kicked in so no volume drop... Top
normj Joined: Apr 26, 2010 Posts: 882 central Indiana	Posted on Aug 02 2012 05:33 PM NO Camping4U wrote: Thinking of picking one up, but curious to see what you guys' have to say about them first. I use a Carl Martin Surf Trem. I like how it sounds. Norm Top