Your favorite tremolo pedal?

SHADOWNIGHT5150

Joined: Jul 14, 2013
Posts: 345

Posted on May 29 2016 09:00 PM

what does everyone think of the original Seymour Duncan Tap Tempo Tremolo pedal ie Shape Shifter

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SixStringSurfer

Joined: Sep 23, 2014
Posts: 1433
Memphis, TN
United States

Posted on Jun 01 2016 04:50 PM

Called Demeter just now for the first time in two weeks, and basically had to start the entire process all over again. Rick started off a little hostile, but then he became polite and very helpful. Unfortunately, he only vaguely remembered my pedal. It looks like I am going to have to buy another one, I've got my eyes on that Fulltone Supa-Trem Model ST-1.

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derekirving

Joined: Nov 03, 2011
Posts: 660

Posted on Jun 01 2016 05:09 PM

@SixStringSurfer bummer on the whole Demeter thing. I have a Demeter Tremulator and love it --- though I'm not a fan of the 1db boost/presence add on this one (it's my second one and my first one from early 90's didn't have a volume boost that I recall).... the Supa-Trem is based on the Tremulator so I'm sure it would be killer !

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TVTheWiredTurtle

Joined: Dec 03, 2009
Posts: 859
Sandy Eggo
United States

Posted on Jun 01 2016 11:31 PM

I got tired of trems w a perfect measured throb, or trems that dropped my signal level, and especially trems that took over the high end of my signal. So I made my own and sold the fulltone and dunlop I used forever.

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SixStringSurfer

Joined: Sep 23, 2014
Posts: 1433
Memphis, TN
United States

Posted on Jun 10 2016 11:53 AM

Just wanted to give one final update. Demeter sent me a new Tremulator, and it works perfectly. I now have great sounding trem again. They even sent me a cool T-shirt!

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remora1

Joined: Jan 04, 2008
Posts: 1278
San Pedro, CA
United States

Posted on Jun 10 2016 01:00 PM

Pretty sure it's going to be this -

Can't wait!

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SixStringSurfer

Joined: Sep 23, 2014
Posts: 1433
Memphis, TN
United States

Posted on Jun 10 2016 02:51 PM

remora1, that SurfyTrem looks like it has potential! Does anyone have any additional information on it? TVTheWiredTurtle, do you have any demos of your new pedal?

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remora1

Joined: Jan 04, 2008
Posts: 1278
San Pedro, CA
United States

Posted on Jun 10 2016 03:04 PM

According to Facebook, it will be making its debut at the Surfer Joe Festival. Hopefully Bjorn will share some details with us here.

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Bill S._______

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Badger

Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4537
Wisconsin
United States

Posted on Jun 10 2016 07:26 PM

remora1 wrote:

Pretty sure it's going to be this -

Can't wait!

Ditto. THAT's what I've been waiting to hear! And I know lots of really savvy players will giving it the run-through.

Edit: After Surfer Joe it's likely to need its own thread.

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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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remora1

Joined: Jan 04, 2008
Posts: 1278
San Pedro, CA
United States

Posted on Jun 11 2016 10:16 AM

Hey guys I just discovered the SurfyTrem is now on pre-sale over at the Surfer Joe Store right HERE. It says "Very limited availability" so get 'em while they're hot!

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Bill S._______

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JObeast

Joined: Jul 24, 2012
Posts: 2762
Finknabad, Squinkistan
Turkmenistan

Posted on Jun 11 2016 10:27 AM

Poor Bubbles. We'll miss his cute cetaecian smile.

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Squink Out!

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remora1

Joined: Jan 04, 2008
Posts: 1278
San Pedro, CA
United States

Posted on Jun 11 2016 10:30 AM

DOH! Link fixed

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JObeast

Joined: Jul 24, 2012
Posts: 2762
Finknabad, Squinkistan
Turkmenistan

Posted on Jun 11 2016 10:37 AM

Ditto on the appeal of asymmetrical waveforms, Tavo. The beauty of a full-featured Ring Modulator is the LFO which complicates the primary modulation any number of ways.
I've found the Maggie Vibrato pedal's assymetrical waveform very pleasing too. While not strictly tremolo, the Stereo setting with both L&R outs feeding Hi & Lo inputs of a single amp channel creates a rich phasing sound with a noticeable "limp". Modulation of apparent volume occurs because so much of the signal is cancelled by 180° phasing.

TVTheWiredTurtle wrote:

I got tired of trems w a perfect measured throb, or trems that dropped my signal level, and especially trems that took over the high end of my signal. So I made my own and sold the fulltone and dunlop I used forever.

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Squink Out!

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LarryLunchmeat

Joined: Dec 30, 2014
Posts: 13

Posted on Jun 11 2016 10:41 AM

I've had the Empress tremolo for a few weeks now and my trem search is over. It has a lot of features, my favourite being the selectable waveform.

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SanchoPansen

Joined: Jan 04, 2011
Posts: 1588
Berlin L-Berg
Germany

Posted on Jun 12 2016 10:31 AM

I have been testing the Surfytrem prototypes (from raw board to enclosed pedal) for Björn and they are the real deal. As good as a real onboard trem (black AND brownface) and wallet friendly. Check out the links.
Surfybear page
Surfer Joe page

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wfoguy

Joined: Dec 11, 2011
Posts: 2137
United States

Posted on Jun 12 2016 06:03 PM

I just ordered a Surfytrem. If it's as good as the Surfy bear, how can you go wrong?????

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SHADOWNIGHT5150 Joined: Jul 14, 2013 Posts: 345	Posted on May 29 2016 09:00 PM what does everyone think of the original Seymour Duncan Tap Tempo Tremolo pedal ie Shape Shifter Top
SixStringSurfer Joined: Sep 23, 2014 Posts: 1433 Memphis, TN	Posted on Jun 01 2016 04:50 PM Called Demeter just now for the first time in two weeks, and basically had to start the entire process all over again. Rick started off a little hostile, but then he became polite and very helpful. Unfortunately, he only vaguely remembered my pedal. It looks like I am going to have to buy another one, I've got my eyes on that Fulltone Supa-Trem Model ST-1. — MooreLoud.com - A tribute to Dick Dale. New EP Louder Than Life available on bandcamp and website. Taking guitar lessons from Jimmy Dale. Top
derekirving Joined: Nov 03, 2011 Posts: 660	Posted on Jun 01 2016 05:09 PM @SixStringSurfer bummer on the whole Demeter thing. I have a Demeter Tremulator and love it --- though I'm not a fan of the 1db boost/presence add on this one (it's my second one and my first one from early 90's didn't have a volume boost that I recall).... the Supa-Trem is based on the Tremulator so I'm sure it would be killer ! Last edited: Jun 01, 2016 17:11:53 Top
TVTheWiredTurtle Joined: Dec 03, 2009 Posts: 859 Sandy Eggo	Posted on Jun 01 2016 11:31 PM I got tired of trems w a perfect measured throb, or trems that dropped my signal level, and especially trems that took over the high end of my signal. So I made my own and sold the fulltone and dunlop I used forever. — http://www.thenocturnebrain.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nocturne-Brain-Preamp-Zombies/240721872969 Top
SixStringSurfer Joined: Sep 23, 2014 Posts: 1433 Memphis, TN	Posted on Jun 10 2016 11:53 AM Just wanted to give one final update. Demeter sent me a new Tremulator, and it works perfectly. I now have great sounding trem again. They even sent me a cool T-shirt! — MooreLoud.com - A tribute to Dick Dale. New EP Louder Than Life available on bandcamp and website. Taking guitar lessons from Jimmy Dale. Top
remora1 Joined: Jan 04, 2008 Posts: 1278 San Pedro, CA	Posted on Jun 10 2016 01:00 PM Pretty sure it's going to be this - Can't wait! — Bill S._______ Top
SixStringSurfer Joined: Sep 23, 2014 Posts: 1433 Memphis, TN	Posted on Jun 10 2016 02:51 PM remora1, that SurfyTrem looks like it has potential! Does anyone have any additional information on it? TVTheWiredTurtle, do you have any demos of your new pedal? — MooreLoud.com - A tribute to Dick Dale. New EP Louder Than Life available on bandcamp and website. Taking guitar lessons from Jimmy Dale. Last edited: Jun 10, 2016 14:54:41 Top
remora1 Joined: Jan 04, 2008 Posts: 1278 San Pedro, CA	Posted on Jun 10 2016 03:04 PM According to Facebook, it will be making its debut at the Surfer Joe Festival. Hopefully Bjorn will share some details with us here. — Bill S._______ Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4537 Wisconsin	Posted on Jun 10 2016 07:26 PM remora1 wrote: Pretty sure it's going to be this - Can't wait! Ditto. THAT's what I've been waiting to hear! And I know lots of really savvy players will giving it the run-through. Edit: After Surfer Joe it's likely to need its own thread. — 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. Last edited: Jun 10, 2016 19:26:58 Top
remora1 Joined: Jan 04, 2008 Posts: 1278 San Pedro, CA	Posted on Jun 11 2016 10:16 AM Hey guys I just discovered the SurfyTrem is now on pre-sale over at the Surfer Joe Store right HERE. It says "Very limited availability" so get 'em while they're hot! — Bill S._______ Last edited: Jun 11, 2016 10:29:31 Top
JObeast Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan	Posted on Jun 11 2016 10:27 AM Poor Bubbles. We'll miss his cute cetaecian smile. — Squink Out! Top
remora1 Joined: Jan 04, 2008 Posts: 1278 San Pedro, CA	Posted on Jun 11 2016 10:30 AM DOH! Link fixed — Bill S._______ Top
JObeast Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan	Posted on Jun 11 2016 10:37 AM Ditto on the appeal of asymmetrical waveforms, Tavo. The beauty of a full-featured Ring Modulator is the LFO which complicates the primary modulation any number of ways. I've found the Maggie Vibrato pedal's assymetrical waveform very pleasing too. While not strictly tremolo, the Stereo setting with both L&R outs feeding Hi & Lo inputs of a single amp channel creates a rich phasing sound with a noticeable "limp". Modulation of apparent volume occurs because so much of the signal is cancelled by 180° phasing. TVTheWiredTurtle wrote: I got tired of trems w a perfect measured throb, or trems that dropped my signal level, and especially trems that took over the high end of my signal. So I made my own and sold the fulltone and dunlop I used forever. — Squink Out! Top
LarryLunchmeat Joined: Dec 30, 2014 Posts: 13	Posted on Jun 11 2016 10:41 AM I've had the Empress tremolo for a few weeks now and my trem search is over. It has a lot of features, my favourite being the selectable waveform. Top
SanchoPansen Joined: Jan 04, 2011 Posts: 1588 Berlin L-Berg	Posted on Jun 12 2016 10:31 AM I have been testing the Surfytrem prototypes (from raw board to enclosed pedal) for Björn and they are the real deal. As good as a real onboard trem (black AND brownface) and wallet friendly. Check out the links. Surfybear page Surfer Joe page — The Hicadoolas Last edited: Jun 12, 2016 10:34:12 Top
wfoguy Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2137	Posted on Jun 12 2016 06:03 PM I just ordered a Surfytrem. If it's as good as the Surfy bear, how can you go wrong????? Top

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