Guyatone SV-2 Slow Volume

The Guyatone SV2 “Slow Volume” is a unique pedal for electric guitar. It’s an auto volume swell pedal, which isn’t something too many pedal manufacturers are making. It’s got your basic pedal characteristics with ¼” connections for input and output and require 9 volts of power from a battery (or power supply). It’s of course not rackable since it’s engaged with your foot.



UTILIZATION

It’s really easy to set the controls for the Guyatone SV2. Getting all of the sounds you want from it at the right times will definitely take some practice, but still since it’s only got two knobs, it’s not exactly rocket science. These parameters are for output level and input/threshold. It’s tough to explain how these effect the swells but it’s fairly simple once you play with it for a minute to see what each does. No manual is necessary.


SOUND QUALITY

What the Guyatone SV2 does for your sound is definitely something that will interest many guitarists out there. If you’re not a fan or not able to do volume swells with the volume pot on your guitar or a designated volume foot pedal, this can help you achieve that same sound with simpler controls. It’s great for electric guitar, but I’d still recommend using a traditional volume pedal for a lap or pedal steel, although this can definitely be cool in addition.


OVERALL OPINION

The Guyatone SV2 is a very cool pedal for those interested in volume swells. It comes from a reliable place in Guyatone and is unique for how it’s made up. It’s definitely worth a look for those who want to do easier swells and maybe not have to think about using your picking hand to control it. Even if you do like doing that too, this can be beneficial to you to get some new sounds in that vein. Either way, it’s definitely fun to play with!

This is a Slow Gear, that is a pedal that the attack gum of the note played. An IN OUT and a power socket type Boss

UTILIZATION

Setup is simple: Speed ​​button allows you to manage the rise time of the note when played, and the button Threshold determines the level at which the pedal comes in (by keeping the cleat, the pedal n ' into action after an attack on "powerful")

SOUND QUALITY

Nothing to say in terms of sound quality. The bypass is good, and once activated, the sound of the instrument is not distorted. It acts as a volume pedal, which would be mounted automatically. on the other hand, by setting the Threshold to the bottom means a small buzzing sound as played decreases ...

OVERALL OPINION

This effect is really interesting but very difficult to handle.
Personally, I use it primarily for creating webs. Associated with a good chorus and delay long enough, it can do wonders. Now, if you do not play "clean", the effect can become unmanageable: it is necessary to create a pause between each agree that the system "understands" a (e) new (the) agreement / note will be played ( e) and therefore need to erase the attack. If we play a complete sentence fast enough and especially not between the white notes, the pedal will erase the attack on the first note and not following. That said, this "limit" can also be closer to phrasing typical of Bill Frisell, which personally I like enough
So far, I used an Ernie Ball volume pedal, the quality is excellent, so-by the way, but I prefer this Guyatone for reasons of weight and space on the pedalboard. And playing, I have trouble managing my two hands. Here at least I think so at my feet. J'enclenche and I play
For cons, the price is quite high, and I'm not sure I do it again this choice, since our favorite German pumper has released version. To see.