Guyatone

The Guyatone "Flip" Tube Echo is a guitar effects pedal that it suitable really with any electronic instrument. It is a hybrid digital delay and tube pedal, which is interesting enough to start. It's got a real tube inside of it, which gives it a lot of character. The pedal has 1/4" connections for your input and for both a dry and wet output. It requires a 12 volt power supply, which is included with the pedal when you buy it new. The Flip Tube Echo also has true bypass. It isn't rack mountable in any way as it's a stomp box. UTILIZATION The make up of the Guyatone Tube Echo pedal is fairly simple. The parameters that it has are for effect level, feedback, delay time, which also has a switch for setting it to either long, medium, or short, and for analog simulation and tape simulation. The latter two parameters will take a bit of getting used to just in terms of getting a feel for what they will do exactly, but beyond this the pedal is pretty much self explanatory. A manual won't be necessary with this pedal unless you're an absolute beginner. SOUND QUALITY The Guyatone Tube Echo is a very balanced pedal with an awesome general sound. There are plenty of options here to get all different types of delay sounds. I have only used this pedal on one session where I was the engineer and not the player, as a client brought the pedal in. I was really impressed with the depth and overall character of the pedal, and especially was surprised to hear that it was a hybrid pedal after I heard it, as it definitely has the warmth and body you'll get with an analog piece of gear. I like this pedal best for it's more slap back kind of sounds, but it's definitely capable of getting long trailing delays as well... OVERALL OPINION Overall, the Guyatone Tube Echo is a really complete tube delay pedal. While more expensive than most pedals out there, this is about the price you're going to pay for a top notch pedal like this one. I really love the warmth you get from the tube, paired up with it's versatility in terms of it's general parameters and both the analog and tube emulation parameters. If you're a professional or a well experienced player looking for a great delay pedal, do yourself a favor and try out the Guyatone "Flip" Tube Echo!

(Originally written by solo84/translated from Audiofanzine FR) - Analog tremolo effect (digital tremolo effects are rare!). - Sturdy and small metal housing (convenient if your pedalboard is already full). -Two controls, input, output, Boss-type 9-volt DC PSU connector (negative center) - Battery compartment (remove the rubber border to release the aluminum bottom... It seems bothersome but it isn't and it actually takes the same time as if you would change the battery of a Boss pedal... - Effective logic bypass that doesn't alter the sound. UTILIZATION It's ultra easy. Very effective controls. The effect ranges from a very slow tremolo to a machine gun! SOUND QUALITY I read a review in Guitar Part where they praised the device and said they were surprised by its quality... Me too!! Much better than a TR2! As its name implies, it really sounds like a Vox... I recommend you to try it out before buying it because the effect does color the sound a bit, like a slight tube overdrive would and it boosts the signal 2 or 3 dB. So it's a matter of taste! I personally sold it again because I was fed up with its light distortion! Now I have a Tremulator that's perfect for me! But I repeat it, it's all a matter of taste! I heard that if you open it you'll find a trim control that allows you to do some additional settings but I didn't try it out. OVERALL OPINION It's a good effect pedal you have to try out before buying it. Excellent value for money!

This is a digital delay pedal made by Guyatone. I've had success with their other pedals in the past, and this is really no different. This has only one type of effect, and that's delay, which is fine considering that the effect is solid. There is a quarter inch input and output and there's also an adapter jack. This is a digital pedal but it doesn't have an interface that would allow it to be edited or updated on the computer. It's also not rackable. UTILIZATION Using this pedal is really very simple. It has three knobs and a switch. There is a knob for level, delay time and feedback, which are all pretty standard delay controls. The switch adjusts the parameters of the delay time, from short, medium, and long. This will give you a lot more options in the way of delay time and length, which will come in handy as you're trying different things out. This helps the pedal be a lot more versatile overall. SOUND QUALITY This is a digital delay, so it doesn't color the sound quite as much as an analog delay would. This can be a good thing, though, if you're really just trying to get more clear repetition or delay. I personally love analog delays but a good digital delay can really be perfect sometimes, and this is probably one of the better ones I've tried. Given it's versatility, there are a lot of different sounds you can get out of this, from a short echo to a long, almost looping delay. It can really add a lot of space to your tone and not muddy up the signal the way a lot of other pedals tend to do. OVERALL OPINION This is a really great digital delay. It lacks the harshness of some other digital delays and can really be a great addition to the pedal board. It's really not that expensive either, so it has that going for it as well. I'd have to recommend this pedal very highly, in spite of all my former tirades about digital delays, this one is really something else. It's still no Moogerfooger analog delay but it's still great in it's own right.

This is a chorus pedal for guitar. It has a really nice warm sound to it, and is pretty similar overall to the sound of a leslie speaker. There are two 1/4" connections, input and output as well as an adapter input (it can also use a 9V battery). This is all analog and as such there are no midi or PC connections. The device is not rackable as it's a foot pedal. UTILIZATION Using this chorus pedal is pretty easy overall. It only has two switches, depth and rate. This would seem to imply that there is little control to be had, but since it's a more subtle chorus effect than most, this is really all that you need for this pedal to work. It's almost an example of less-is-more. I didn't read the manual but you don't really need it at all to figure it out, it's pretty easy overall. There's nothing you can't figure out within a few minutes of using the pedal. SOUND QUALITY This pedal has an absolutely phenomenal sound to it. It's really subtle, which I prefer in a chorus as I kind of hate the sound of the 80s style deep chorus. I feel that it too often gets in the way of the guitar's tone. This is different, it's pretty subtle and sounds more like an EQ effect on the guitar which is what I like. It's definitely got more of a vintage feel to it. While it's not exactly a leslie simulator, it does have that old-school flavor to it. Cranking up the pedal itself will give you a more jarring effect but it still sounds really good. OVERALL OPINION Overall I'd highly recommend this pedal. It's not that expensive compared to some of the more expensive choruses out there. Overall you'd possibly end up paying a lot more for a far worse pedal depending on who makes it. I don't know all of Guyatone's pedals but I'm sure that there are other good ones out there considering the quality of this one! HIghly recommended for people looking for a less obvious chorus sound.

This is an EQ specifically designed for bass, and the intent is to fix problems that the bass might have with certain high or low frequencies. There are only the 1/4" input and output as well as the adapter input for power. There is no computer editing capabilities, nor are there MIDI capabilities, as this is simply an analog pedal. This is not rackable either. UTILIZATION There are only three knobs on this effect box, as well as a switch for turning the effect on or off. I think this is interesting, as the switch is a hand switch as opposed to footswitch. I was puzzled by this at first, but eventually I realized that this is an effect that one would leave on or off, and wouldn't be changing mid-song. Then it made more sense. There are three knobs, bottom, attack, and level. The bottom knob will add the aforementioned low frequencies to the bass sound. The attack knob will adjust and increase the mid and high end of the sound for clarity's sake. The level knob adjusts the level up or down, actually capable of adding 30 db of boost according to the manual. The manual is easy to read and lets you know exactly what to do. SOUND QUALITY I have used this with my Jazz bass, as it doesn't always have the huge low end that I want. It also helps to use with a PA system when going direct, but it does work just as well with an amplifier. I think that this pedal will certainly color the tone of just about any bass, but that's sort of the point. The point is to achieve a massive low end that the audience will feel in their chest, and that is certainly possible with this pedal. Even though I wouldn't use it for most of my genres of music, I think it's an interesting and effective pedal that has many creative uses, especially today with the numerous genres that rely on heavy low end. The attack knob also allows you to add a clarity to the sound that can sometimes be lacking in a bass rig. I like getting crazy low end on my bass and doing hip-hop songs with my drummer. OVERALL OPINION I think that the effect is pretty cool. It's not the most versatile EQ, it's more of an EQ-enhancing effect. The price isn't too bad retail, and I got it from an acquaintance for a really great price. I didn't really try anything like this before, other EQs I've used were not very similar to this one. I would recommend this to somebody who is either frustrated with their current rig and thinks they only need minimal adjustment, or somebody who is interested in pushing the limits of low end.

Found at a ridiculously low price (€15), but it's worth much more if you go by the sound quality. In summary: It must be about 20 good watts MIJ in the 70s, maybe early 80s at most? A standard input, an overdrive (which, in my opinion, is a high-impedance input, not an overdrive in the guitar sense). A line out, an additional speaker output (which I still need to test!), a headphone output (without speaker simulation, given its age). The positives: Clarity worthy of the Fenders of the time (and having owned a Vibro Champ, I speak from experience). Excellent at taking pedals, especially modulation ones. A (very) sturdy build. The variety of outputs makes this Zip 100 an amp you'd want to experiment with a lot! The active EQ is a joy, making the amp very, very versatile. The less positive (for the price, I won't call it negative...): Depending on the cleanliness of the guitar wiring, the buzzes don't forgive... P90 and distortion combined? Forget it :mrg: It's a shame the overdrive isn't a true overdrive, that was my only disappointment. At €15 or even €150, go for it!

I play a variety of music ranging from old Ventures and Shadows tune to a mild jazz. I play only with friends and family members and not professionally. I like to use the clean channel most of the time and sparingly for the distorted channel. However the distorted channel lacks gain for some heavy metallic rock sound so I used an overdrive stompbox whenever this channel is on to augment the drive.'Iv'e used this amp for many years but now it is showing the effect of time. The sound when it was new was very good but somehow, like every pure tube amps it needs some maintenance. I had already change all pre amp tubes which brought me good result. However switching from clean channel to the overdrive channel gives me some problem. I suspect a defective photo couppler needs replacement and I can't find this in the local electronic stores here in Manila. I would appreciate it if someone could tell me where to get it.

The BR-2 is a pedal made by Guyatone that stands for Bottom Wah Rocker. It essentially is an auto wah pedal made for the bass guitar. This little monster has two knobs. From Left to Right: Threshold and Decay. I bought this on Ebay for $50 shipped. I believe brand new in the box they go for $90. I went with this pedal because I had not heard of it before and liked the idea of trying out something new. It is compact, easy to power and can offer some crazy sounds. Well the size of the pedal comes with a price; the weight of two cable and the power adapter tip the pedal forward. I wish that they would have made it weight a hair more so this would not happen. Another thing instead of a battery compartment you have to take the pedal completely apart. It doesn't unscrew, you have to flip the rubber sides off. It is do able just sort of a pain. Besides the design of the battery compartment and the lack of weight, this pedal is a well built quality unit. There is a red LED that lets you know when the pedal is on of off. An unpredictable, ticking time bomb! The Bottom Wah Rocker can get out of control. If that is what you like, this is for you. If you are looking for a subtle auto wah, I would suggest you should look elsewhere. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

The MOm5 is part of the Mighty Micro line of effects from Guyatone. These effects measure just 2.6' (W) x 3.9' (D) x 2.3' (H). I'm a professional guitarist/instructor with 31 years experience. I produce instructional videos for Elmore Music and perform with the band, 3 Hour Tour. I play many styles of music and delay is a pretty big part of my sound. I acquired this pedal from Godlyke Distributing to review and also to upgrade my rig. The MOm5 can be purchased for $142.50 USD. <a href="http://www.godlyke.com">http://www.godlyke.com</a> This unit has a grungy, unpredictable sound that will leave analog enthusiasts salivating. This is truly an exciting effect you'll want to try on your next riff or solo. When I first plugged my guitar in I set the pedal to trigger one octave down and I was approached by a distorted tone and an effect that behaved in an unpredictable manner. This is part of the analog charm when working with harmonizing pedals. Each note I played was embedded in a cloud of fuzz and the octave down effect was triggered pretty accurately in the mid-high register of the fingerboard. The unit features 3 main knobs on the top: Oct-1, Dry, and Oct-2. It's possible to create synth-like textures with the MOm5 by turning up the Oct-1 and Oct-2 controls and leaving the dry signal of the guitar down. I like to use this effect to thicken my single note lines, especially in the mid - upper register of the fingerboard. I just simply dial in the dry signal until it matches the uneffected signal and bring in the Oct-1 (1 octave down) knob until it's just audible. Another feature that works great is the addition of a filter switch that either distorts the tone, decreases the hi-end, or further decreases the high-end for an organ-like tone. More often than not I found myself switching the filter to the organ-like tone. This may sound really picky, but if I want a clean octave effect that triggers perfectly 1 octave down I'd like to explore that as well as all the features that the MOm5 has to offer. Keeping with it's analog architecture, the unit is warm (especially selecting 'organ tone') and notes trigger in an unpredictable nature at times, which can be very pleasing. The MOm5 is part of the Mighty Micro line of pedals from Guyatone and these are sturdy little stomp boxes packed with useful features. It's constructed of cast-alumimum and includes the input and output jack on the top back leaving the sides free. This is great if your pedalboard is smaller or if you're running out of real-estate. The unit feels as though it'll last a lifetime. Every switch and knob is solid to the touch and assures the player that it's always ready to deliver. If you're looking for something different and even wacky to add to your sound - test drive an MOm5 Micro Octaver. In addition to the cool sound this unit provides its well thought out and clever design will appeal to many players. <img src="http://www.musicgearreview.com/dbpix/Guyatone MOm5.jpg" /> This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

The MDm5 has tiny dimensions at 2.6' (W) x 3.9' (D) x 2.3' (H). Despite the size of this delay it sounds great and has intuitive controls to set it the way you need it. I'm a professional guitarist/instructor with 31 years experience. I produce instructional videos for Elmore Music and perform with the band, 3 Hour Tour. I acquired the MDm5 from Godlyke Distributing to review and also to upgrade my pedalboard. I've used this unit at gigs as well as on recording sessions. The MDm5 can be purchased for $199.75 USD. <a href="http://www.godlyke.com">http://www.godlyke.com</a> The MDm5 Micro Delay is a digital unit that features 3 main knobs across the top of the unit: Level, Time, and Repeat. With these typical settings it's possible to create 'The Edge' type delay which subdivides the beat or subtle delays that adda bit of space to your sound or anything in between. The MDm5 also features a high roll-off knob that adjusts the tonality of the repeats. Analog tones can be simulated by reducing the high end producing a warmer sounding repeat. Another useful function I found was a mode switch that selects 3 different ranges for delay time: Short equals 20-160 ms, Medium equals 80 - 650 ms, and Long equals 330 - 2600 ms. I'm really impressed with the range of delay and how easy it is to change different ranges by this switch - really useful stuff on a gig! Guyatone made life easier for the working musician by placing the input and output jacks on the back, leaving the sides empty so the player can sit this series of effects directly next to each other and save room on a pedalboard. Since the size of this pedal is so small this is a great feature that breeds consistency in every concept associated with the build quality and construction of this unit. There is really nothing negative I can say about this pedal. It does everything it's suppose to with ease and efficiency. The MDm5 is a really nicely constructed pedal with a cast-aluminum housing, true bypass vintage style footswitch that feels solid, and knobs that turn smoothly. This unit is made to last in any player's rig! Guyatone has a real winner with the MDm5 Micro Delay. Delay times up to 2.6 seconds, the ability to warm repeats with high-end roll-off, top-mounted jacks to save space, and a mode switch to activate different delay times quickly all make for a great delay for any guitarist. <img src="http://www.musicgearreview.com/dbpix/Guyatone MDm5.jpg" /> This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

The GST-C04 dubbed the 'Ultrem' measures 120(W)x188(D)x55(H)mm so it's larger than your typical stomp box however, well worth it as you'll find out. I'm a professional guitarist/instructor with 18 years teaching experience. I'm a C.F. Martin Professional Artist and endorsed by a few companies including Godlyke Distributing, which is how I acquired this effect pedal. I use the Ultrem as an overdrive as well as a tremolo unit. It's very versatile to handle my equally demanding versatile schedule. I received the Ultrem from Godlyke Distributing to review and use for my gigs. The unit lists for $395. <a href="http://www.godlyke.com">http://www.godlyke.com</a> The Ultrem is hands down the best tremolo I've used. The best part of that statement is that it's the best for a couple reasons - sound and versatility. The signal path is totally analog providing a warm, organic sound reminiscent of amps from yesteryear but adds a variety of useful control features that set it apart from any other stompbox on the market. After about 15 minutes I had most of the features under control however, when I first plugged my guitar in I was working with a rich tremolo. It didn't take long to dial in the 6 wave forms that included: triangle, saw-tooth, reverse saw-tooth, and 3 square waves. With all this versatility it was possible to create smooth tremolo effects as well as a more modern chopper effect. The Ultrem also included 6 modes of use so the user can apply this pedal to many situations. For example, you can connect an expression pedal to control the speed, depth, volume, and waveform. This is great when you're playing rhythm and want a quick burst of tremolo or during a solo by changing the rate or waveform depending on your phrase. I find the Ultrem to be very important to my rig because I use it as a separate overdrive for certain songs and a tremolo unit for others. The Saturation knob is very musical as it can range from a subtle break up to a pure, organic overdrive. I'll usually set this for a slight break up for rhythm playing. The unit also features: a blend on/off switch, tap tempo footswitch, pan switch with stereo outputs, tap/pedal switch, which selects quarter, eighth, or sixteenth-not pulses, and an expression pedal input. The only negative feature on the Ultrem is a slight bump in volume when it's engaged. This is a small quibble given the features this unit offers. I simply adjust the volume with my guitar volume knob. The Ultrem is constructed using a metal housing and vintage style footswitches. The knobs turn very smoothly and the smaller knobs have a textured feel for better control. The min-toggle switches also have a solid feel to them. Guyatone has done a marvelous job with this pedal all around. If you're looking for an overdrive unit and a high-end tremolo you need to test drive the Ultrem from Guyatone. All the main features are clearly labeled and accessed on the top of the pedal for great sounds out of the box. A little digging will yield unlimited possibilities in this great sounding pedal. <img src="http://www.musicgearreview.com/dbpix/Ultrem.jpg" /> This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

This pedal is from the Mighty Micro line of effects from Guyatone. These are professional grade pedals with a small footprint that won't take a lot of room on your board. Like all Mighty Micros, the SSm5 is true bypass and rugged to take on the road. I'm a professional musician, educator, and writer. I also play in a cover band and enjoy playing a variety of styles. I received the SSm5 from Godlyke Distributing to review. They retail for $119, which is a great investment for the versatility and quality you get from this unit. <a href="http://www.godlyke.com">http://www.godlyke.com</a> The SSm5 Sonic Shaper has 3 knobs: Level, Color, and Shape. In addition, there's a switch to turn the color function on and off and there's also an input attenuator for use with a variety of guitars. The Mighty Micro line is very well thought out. They feature a solid aluminum housing with a 'Stomp Guard' across the top so that you don't accidentally stomp on the smaller switches located on the unit. The input/output jacks are located on the back of the pedal keeping in line with the smaller size, you can also squeeze more of these pedals on your board side by side. The knobs are very musical for any style you play. The 'Color' knob sweeps across frequencies to enhance a particular range helping you seat your guitar in a mix. The 'Shape' knob enhances different harmonics to emphasize particular tonal characteristics of your guitar. The sound really needs to be heard to understand what this can do for your sound! I use this pedal in my board as a clean boost with a little emphasis in the mid-range when I'm soloing. I find this application perfect for this pedal. I can't think of anything I would change on this pedal. It works perfectly in my rig and I'm always glad I have it there to help aid in the texture and color of my overall sound or more often - as a great boost pedal! The construction of this pedal is professional quality. I've been using this pedal and others in the Mighty Micro lineup for close to 2 years now and I haven't had an issue. The knobs have a tight feel and the engage button is a single switch that feels great. The unit is very quiet as well in bypass mode or engaged. If you have every pedal you can think of and you're STILL missing that certain sound, this may be what you need. If you don't like using effects but need to shape your sound or 'tune' your sound to particular rooms, this pedal will help you achieve that also. https://www.youtube.com/johngorbe#p/u/13/xWwSxfu1-cA <img src="http://www.musicgearreview.com/dbpix/SSm5.jpg" /> This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com