Shoutbox

sysmalakian: Birthday month starts now!
362 days ago

diceophonic: Vampiro Classics 2024 reissue
344 days ago

SabedLeepski: Sunburn Surf Fest for some scorching hot surf music: https://sunb...
301 days ago

skeeter: I know a Polish sound guy.
228 days ago

skeeter: I know a Czech one too!
228 days ago

PatGall: Surfybear metal settings
148 days ago

Pyronauts: Happy Tanks-Kicking!
127 days ago

midwestsurfguy: Merry Christmas!
95 days ago

sysmalakian: HAPPY NEW YEAR!
89 days ago

SabedLeepski: Surfin‘ Europe, for surf (related) gigs and events in Europe Big Razz https://sunb...
50 days ago

Please login or register to shout.

Current Polls

No polls at this time. Check out our past polls.

Current Contests

No contests at this time. Check out our past contests.

Donations

Help us meet our monthly goal:

100%

100%

Donate Now

Cake March Birthdays Cake
SG101 Banner

SurfGuitar101 Forums » Gear »

Permalink Opinions on Milkman stand-alone Reverb unit (plus trem)?

New Topic
Page 1 of 1

Has anyone out there tried Milkman’s stand-alone reverb unit, or the one with both reverb & harmonic trem? I saw a couple of references to this one in various posts, but no specific reviews yet...

I’m only looking for an analog tube unit to replace my Topanga reverb pedal and harmonic trem pedals... this is for home use, and maybe for gigs if I find I don’t mind carrying it around. I'm all set for solid-state solutions at the moment.

I’m interested in user comparisons to old Fender tanks (which I have), and your impression of the harmonic trem?

Any other thoughts welcome too!

Thanks all!

This is it here:

https://milkmansound.com/collections/amplifiers/products/reverb-unit?variant=18821302288441

Last edited: Aug 05, 2019 23:59:35

I haven't tried the Milkman. I was tempted to get the Carl's Custom reverb unit, he'll add tremolo for $200
https://reverb.com/item/11566193-carl-s-custom-amps-classic-tube-reverb-unit
I recently found a used reverb and harmonic trem unit from Audio Cage amps. Never heard of them but read good reviews on his amps. The reverb isn't as good as my other reverb unit, but the trem was worth it to me. Both the reverb and trem are footswitchable, too. Here's a link to the one I bought:
https://reverb.com/item/24594456-audio-cage-verbrato-tube-reverb-vibrato-unit
I was hoping for more options but these, the Billy Zoom and the Weber kits were all that I saw.
Happy hunting!

Found this beauty. Pricey though:
https://reverb.com/item/26030803-victoria-amps-reverberato-tube-reverb-vibrato-blonde

I have one of the Milkman reverb units to go with several Milkman amps I own. I can tell you that Tim at Milkman builds the units with the highest integrity and best possible components available. The Breakaways have been using them this year with great success. The reverb unit sounds amazing and the harmonic trem is spot on with the best of my brown face Fender units. We recorded some demos which I will attach and you can hear them for yourself. If you need very lightweight gear with the vintage tone and amazing build quality, Milkman is the way to go.

Craig Skelly

Little Kahuna
www.littlekahunamusic.com
The Breakaways
The Curl Riders

*gatorfiend - thanks for the tips on the Carls and Audio cage options, much appreciated... I'll investigate. I think the Victoria uses a different reverb circuit than what you'd find in an old Fender tank... it's all 12A_7 tubes for one... the marketing literature notes the 'verb is based on a Twin Reverb.

*Craig - thanks for your comments on the Milkman unit... your bands sound fine! I like that you're writing and posting original songs too... good work! If you sat your old Fender amps beside the Milkman, how would you compare/contrast the verb and harmonic trem? Thanks.

No worries.
That Milkman sounds damned good!

Valcotone,
The Milkman reverb unit is somewhat more complex and richer than the fender. It has a beautiful decay and nails the splash of its vintage counterpart. The unit itself just feels more solid and when you are transporting it around there isn’t the usual rattle. The various settings give you the full range of reverbs from amp style to tic tac surf and everything in between. The harmonic Trem is the same as the fender brown face. I couldn’t tell any difference.

Craig Skelly

Little Kahuna
www.littlekahunamusic.com
The Breakaways
The Curl Riders

Last edited: Aug 09, 2019 00:31:43

hi Craig - many thanks for the feedback, it's very helpful!

Breakaways, you guys sound amazing in those videos! You probably don't remember, but one of you sent me a (free) CD here in Memphis. I still listen to it all the time. Thumbs Up

MooreLoud.com - A tribute to Dick Dale.

Yes, that was me. I’m glad you’re enjoying our songs and sound.

Craig Skelly

Little Kahuna
www.littlekahunamusic.com
The Breakaways
The Curl Riders

Page 1 of 1
Top