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Published on 04/16/12 at 03:14
Best value: Excellent
Happy owner of a Marshall JTM45 (no reverb and no tremolo standard), I started looking for a high quality reverb.
After switching to digital (nova system), I returned all analog. bah ... yes
So I found this beautiful object used on our favorite site. He was in perfect working condition, if not nine.
Colored tweed, sole mate has two knobs, one input & output jack, an additional outlet jack to replace a switch (no use to me), and finally an entry for a 12 volt transformer.
Accuracy: this pedal is powered by AC ... exit the regulated supply power Voodoolab 2 + (it will consider the model in addition to pedal power AC). Not super happy, so I mounted a power strip under my pedalboard and I've plugged the original transformer. it works fine.

UTILIZATION

Easy to use, both controls are clear and precise.
Two options for disposal:
- On your amp: more secure, but not operable at the foot (unless you have very large feet and / or to be super flexible). The carrying handle of the amp destabilizes some reverb. possibly provide rubber feet above (detail). otherwise place it on the HP for those who have a body double.
- The ground on your pedalboard: the simplest solution, but instead of consuming. sole mate is the biggest effect that I have. However, Van Amps has planned a little stand to put on top allowing to superimpose effects pedals. m2 are the ones in Paris, then I plan to remove my pedal tuner and replace it with a mini-tuner mounted on the head of my guitar. everything is good to take.
Last tip is a spring reverb, so avoid nuisance shocks with your feet if you move your pedalboard ... otherwise guaranteed sound effect for the audience! so try to move your amp with reverb turned fully ... it's very funny and usually you do that once.
I use it on the front (no loop on my JTM45)

SOUND QUALITY

Excellent sound, this is beyond my expectations.
Needless to write a poem, that's what I used best in reverb.
I prefer it to that of my nova system, we find a great vintage sound and that's what I wanted. without cracking at 600 euros fender. Less breath than my fender princeton reverb reissue
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OVERALL OPINION

I love this sound and I willingly accept all the constraints that I have quoted above (which are more user board). Good stuff, excellent build quality. This is a good investment.
I am delighted and I would do this choice.