which reverb

ce24 · June 12th, 2008, 11:57 PM

Ok I got the Fathers day wish and the OK to get a quality reverb and my choices that I've decided on are..in no particular order...Mr. Springy, van amps or build the Weber reverb. I really would like to do the build but I'm more interested in the quality of the reverb and would forgo the build and buy one of the others if the quality is better than the Weber.....also any other suggestions would be appreciated. thanks ahead of time for all replies..

Cheers
ce24

milocj · June 13th, 2008, 01:29 PM

I'm not familiar with the first two. Are they actual outboard reverb units or are they pedals?

I've got an original Fender Reverb Unit from 1964 and I built a Weber Revibe not too long ago. Both of these have better sounding reverb than any pedal I have tried, but that would also depend on what kind of reverb you're looking for.

The Revibe build was a tough one as there is a lot of stuff connected under the board but I think the straight up Reverb Unit clone would be pretty simple. That half of the board went really quick.

Wardpike · June 13th, 2008, 01:52 PM

What about the T-Rex Roommate?

Singin' Dave · June 13th, 2008, 01:58 PM

I'd look strongly at the Fender RI Reverb units, which sound GREAT with a couple tube upgrades, notably a NOS or UOS RCA 6K6, 12ax7 and 12at7. Mine has one and its outstanding - my Holy Grail is unused with my bassman piggyback at this point.

golfnut · June 13th, 2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singin' Dave

I'd look strongly at the Fender RI Reverb units, which sound GREAT with a couple tube upgrades, notably a NOS or UOS RCA 6K6, 12ax7 and 12at7. Mine has one and its outstanding - my Holy Grail is unused with my bassman piggyback at this point.

I'm picking one up tonight. I will be retubing with NOS. How long do tubes usually last in these RI reverb tanks?

JohnnyCrash · June 13th, 2008, 02:14 PM

Build one...

The old style tube units are the BEST sounding reverb. There is just no competition for them at all in any pedals.

g6120 · June 14th, 2008, 05:03 AM

ive got a 64 black tolex reverb unit and ive got tweed amps from the 50s a super - deluxe - bandmaster along with a few tweed reissues - twin - deluxe - bassman and along with those a tweed reverb unit

i have not heard any other newer reverbs of other brands but fender is where its at for me .

g6120

mad dog · June 14th, 2008, 08:40 AM

I use a modded Fender RI outboard reverb and Van Amps Sole Mate all the time. The Fender unit (like the best oldies I've tried) is just as good as everybody says. I really love that sound.

The Sole Mate is a little different, not much. It's convenient, quiet, has excellent tone. IMO, it is a most worthy alternative to the traditional tank, to the point where this is the one I use at most gigs.

ce24 · June 14th, 2008, 10:52 AM

I appreciate all the responses...I just ordered the weber kit as it is based on the Fender reverb. I deleted the tubes and will get my own elsewhere and I opted for the sprague and mallory caps....I will post as the project moves ahead...I was looking for just spring reverb and I'm sure I'll be happy plus I get to do another build..boy is this addicting I've got a 5e3 and the vibro champ under my belt so this should be fairly quick n easy.....

Cheers
ce24

Singin' Dave · June 15th, 2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golfnut

I'm picking one up tonight. I will be retubing with NOS. How long do tubes usually last in these RI reverb tanks?

I would think a long time (longer than if you used new production tubes), but I'm not really sure as mine is pretty new too.

milocj · June 15th, 2008, 07:05 PM

I don't think you'll have much trouble with this build. I had to drill some of the mounting holes in my chassis but I built the Revibe and I bought it before the final version of the kit was actually out. The Reverb is actually the simpler portion to build.

I'm not sure how long all of the tubes last but my 1964 still had (and has) the original RCA 6K6 power tube in it so I don't think they are very hard on tubes.

June 12th, 2008, 11:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
ce24 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Idaho Age: 57 Posts: 358	which reverb Ok I got the Fathers day wish and the OK to get a quality reverb and my choices that I've decided on are..in no particular order...Mr. Springy, van amps or build the Weber reverb. I really would like to do the build but I'm more interested in the quality of the reverb and would forgo the build and buy one of the others if the quality is better than the Weber.....also any other suggestions would be appreciated. thanks ahead of time for all replies.. Cheers ce24 __________________ www.motagator.net/slackwater "you can be happy or you can be miserable..the amount of work is the same"

June 14th, 2008, 10:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
ce24 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Idaho Age: 57 Posts: 358	I appreciate all the responses...I just ordered the weber kit as it is based on the Fender reverb. I deleted the tubes and will get my own elsewhere and I opted for the sprague and mallory caps....I will post as the project moves ahead...I was looking for just spring reverb and I'm sure I'll be happy plus I get to do another build..boy is this addicting I've got a 5e3 and the vibro champ under my belt so this should be fairly quick n easy..... Cheers ce24 __________________ www.motagator.net/slackwater "you can be happy or you can be miserable..the amount of work is the same"

June 13th, 2008, 01:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
milocj Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 315 3 Photos	I'm not familiar with the first two. Are they actual outboard reverb units or are they pedals? I've got an original Fender Reverb Unit from 1964 and I built a Weber Revibe not too long ago. Both of these have better sounding reverb than any pedal I have tried, but that would also depend on what kind of reverb you're looking for. The Revibe build was a tough one as there is a lot of stuff connected under the board but I think the straight up Reverb Unit clone would be pretty simple. That half of the board went really quick.

June 13th, 2008, 01:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wardpike Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland Age: 43 Posts: 591	What about the T-Rex Roommate?

June 13th, 2008, 01:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Singin' Dave TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 40 Posts: 65	I'd look strongly at the Fender RI Reverb units, which sound GREAT with a couple tube upgrades, notably a NOS or UOS RCA 6K6, 12ax7 and 12at7. Mine has one and its outstanding - my Holy Grail is unused with my bassman piggyback at this point.

June 13th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lost Angeles and Orange County Posts: 7,128	Build one... The old style tube units are the BEST sounding reverb. There is just no competition for them at all in any pedals.

June 14th, 2008, 05:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
g6120 Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: usa Age: 58 Posts: 174	ive got a 64 black tolex reverb unit and ive got tweed amps from the 50s a super - deluxe - bandmaster along with a few tweed reissues - twin - deluxe - bassman and along with those a tweed reverb unit i have not heard any other newer reverbs of other brands but fender is where its at for me . g6120

June 14th, 2008, 08:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
mad dog Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 710	I use a modded Fender RI outboard reverb and Van Amps Sole Mate all the time. The Fender unit (like the best oldies I've tried) is just as good as everybody says. I really love that sound. The Sole Mate is a little different, not much. It's convenient, quiet, has excellent tone. IMO, it is a most worthy alternative to the traditional tank, to the point where this is the one I use at most gigs.

June 15th, 2008, 07:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
milocj Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 315 3 Photos	I don't think you'll have much trouble with this build. I had to drill some of the mounting holes in my chassis but I built the Revibe and I bought it before the final version of the kit was actually out. The Reverb is actually the simpler portion to build. I'm not sure how long all of the tubes last but my 1964 still had (and has) the original RCA 6K6 power tube in it so I don't think they are very hard on tubes.