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do the bump... anyone? :horsey: :horsey:

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gtrplaya101 wrote:do the bump... anyone? :horsey: :horsey:
Yes I have an early version of the Effectrode Tube Vibe...
It sounds supreme... I've compared it side by side to a Fulltone Deja, and also a Mojo Vibe.. and the Effectrode is in a class of it's own IMO.
It'll need some disassembly, but i'll take some shots if someone is willing to trace it.. (or a group effort ?)

I'm going overseas for a couple of weeks, but will get it done when I'm back... maybe drop me a PM to remind me ?
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I am more than willing to trace it out if your willing to put it up for RE! A buddy of mine has one of these and it sounds terrific!!! I have wanted one ever since! It'll be a good brush up on my layout skills!

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gtrplaya101 wrote:I am more than willing to trace it out if your willing to put it up for RE! A buddy of mine has one of these and it sounds terrific!!! I have wanted one ever since! It'll be a good brush up on my layout skills!
No problem.. we'll get it done.
I just don't have the time to trace it ATM.
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No Prb, you want me to shoot you a PM in say 2 weeks to remind you?

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Something to look forward to!

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gtrplaya101 wrote:No Prb, you want me to shoot you a PM in say 2 weeks to remind you?
Sounds good

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Greg_G wrote:
gtrplaya101 wrote:No Prb, you want me to shoot you a PM in say 2 weeks to remind you?
Sounds good

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sounds too good :cry: :cry: :cry:

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it is possible to use this baby as wah wah.....plug in pedal, and adjust internal switch......

hmmmmmm
nice nice..........and we are talking about that feedback again
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borislavgajic wrote:it is possible to use this baby as wah wah.....plug in pedal, and adjust internal switch......

hmmmmmm
nice nice..........and we are talking about that feedback again
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They say it has an auto wah feature.. but it had no effect for me.
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Greg_G wrote:
borislavgajic wrote:it is possible to use this baby as wah wah.....plug in pedal, and adjust internal switch......

hmmmmmm
nice nice..........and we are talking about that feedback again
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boris
They say it has an auto wah feature.. but it had no effect for me.
:cry: :cry: :cry: :hug: can'twaittosee :)

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Greg_G wrote:
borislavgajic wrote:it is possible to use this baby as wah wah.....plug in pedal, and adjust internal switch......

hmmmmmm
nice nice..........and we are talking about that feedback again
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boris
They say it has an auto wah feature.. but it had no effect for me.
A buddy of mine has one of these and he uses a wah pedal to control the speed I think it is. If this is what you are talking about then yeah it works great!

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The dip switches essentially allow you to control the Tube-Vibe’s waveform (either Square or Triangle,) and also the pedal’s vibe-wah feature, which I was unfortunately unable to review as it requires the use of a passive volume pedal. The smoothed square voicing produces a rich, warm tone similar to the original Uni-Vibe (with accentuated peaks of sound,) while the smoothed triangle waveform produces a more subtle and uniform sweep.

Throw in the width trimmer and you have yet more control––by shortening the sweep you can reduce the “de-tuning” that occurs when using a heavy vibrato setting, or even control the “throb” of the chorus effect.

In fact, the only complaint I have about the Tube-Vibe is that these great controls are hidden inside the chassis instead of being easily accessible right on the top. But that’s an admittedly minor shortcoming in a product that sounds this good. In a word, the Tube-Vibe’s all-tube tone just plain rocks––from vintage Leslie-like vibrato all the way to droning, Cobain-esque chorus.

http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2 ... ato-pedal/
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gtrplaya101 wrote:
Greg_G wrote:
They say it has an auto wah feature.. but it had no effect for me.
A buddy of mine has one of these and he uses a wah pedal to control the speed I think it is. If this is what you are talking about then yeah it works great!
I think you're talking about using an Expression pedal to control vibe speed ?
Different thing.
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Greg_G wrote:
gtrplaya101 wrote:
Greg_G wrote:
They say it has an auto wah feature.. but it had no effect for me.
A buddy of mine has one of these and he uses a wah pedal to control the speed I think it is. If this is what you are talking about then yeah it works great!
I think you're talking about using an Expression pedal to control vibe speed ?
Different thing.
I think like Greg......you have little switch inside, and when it is activated,you can do wah wah action using volume pedall...........
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......what about those guuuuts..... :cry: :cry: :cry: .............please please .......... :)

this box is so awesome ....and I can't wait.......to see....and hear( cloned version).......

cheers

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Auto Wah is like an Envelope Filter.
it should automatically respond to notes played.. mine doesn't do anything is this setting.

Pics will come soon.. just got home last night and still getting my feet on tehe ground and wading through all the things that build up when you go away.. :D
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Hey when you take it apart can you take pics of the dis assembly. I would to make sure I can see how this thing is put together!

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Greg_G wrote:Auto Wah is like an Envelope Filter.
it should automatically respond to notes played.. mine doesn't do anything is this setting.

Pics will come soon.. just got home last night and still getting my feet on tehe ground and wading through all the things that build up when you go away.. :D

it is nice to see you back..... :thumbsup .....take your time,and if there is no envelope control inside I am going to add one there :block:

cheers man
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Post by MWichni »

Show us the guts! :) I'm very curious. This vibe sounds much more better than mine clone.

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