Jam Pedals Retrovibe MK.3

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Effect Pedal

Original faithful clone of the original 69 UniVibe
Depth and speed controls
Expression pedal input
True bypass
Can be operated with a 9V DC power supply (not included - suitable power supply: art. 409939)
Each pedal is individually hand-painted, making it a small and unique piece of art

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Available since November 2010

Item number 239818

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Chorus Yes

Flanger No

Phaser No

$339

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Best vibe out there!

Balch 12.01.2021

One of the best vibes out there! I've tried lots of different vibes, from the JHS Unicorn, Earthquaker Devices The Depths, EHX Good vibes, MXR Univibe, etc. But nothing compares to the Retro Vibe!

This vibe has everything you could want, from the authentic 'heartbeat' throbbing sound, the solid build quality, and the simple controls. No need for any additional tap tempo and EQ controls as it sounds amazing as it is!

I use the vibe with a fuzz face running into it and takes you straight back to the 60s. Very expressive when using with an expression pedal but there is absolutely no need, as sounds great without one too.

If you're looking for a better vibe, you'll be hard-pressed to find one better than the Retro Vibe!

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Magical sound, a bit dark, but dark magic

Goodsquirrel 16.02.2021

After watching both the 'JHS Show' and 'That Pedal Show' episodes on Univibe, I couldn't help but do my own shootout between JHS Unicorn v2, Fulltone Déja Vibe mk2, and Jam Pedals RetroVibe mk2.
I only tested the 'chorus' setting, and I used a Tele with Noiseless pickups, an (old US-made) Hod Rod Deluxe and a G2 switcher.
Result: the tap tempo on the Unicorn is great! Sound was good, but as with most JHS pedals a little bit too bright / harsh for my ears. I'm sure, this vibe won't get lost in the mix, but on it's own for my personal taste it lacks some warm lo-mids/bass frequencies that I love. Dèja Vibe was almost perfect, not changing my original tone, but adding a great vibe.
RetroVibe was the opposite of the Unicorn: sound a bit dark, perhaps too dark in some setups, might get lost in the mix without an additional treble booster, no tap tempo, needs a special type of expression pedal to control speed by foot. It does change the original tone, adding warm warpy beautiful magic that hit me in the face.
I would love a combination of all three: tap tempo, no darkening of tone, and magic.
But I had to chose and went for MAGIC!

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I had it for 3 years then started to make noises

StormWind 04.03.2021

This is a simple to use, two knobs univibe (although I would have liked to have the intensity knob on top instead of the little trimmer inside the pedal).
Mine worked great at first then started to make noises, forced me to send it back to the manufacturer for repairs.
Sometimes sounded mushy with different fuzzes I had... maybe the worse univibe I've ever had.

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Top of the line vibe pedal with a small caveat

_Nikon_ 08.07.2023

I was looking for a vibe style pedal and came to the conclusion that there is so much offer nowadays with ridiculous, over-the-top features, that I was instantly turned away from a purchase.

I am one of those guitarists who suffer from choice paralysis, so I tend to like simple pedals, the fewer the knobs, the better for me.

I weas eyeballing this one and the DryBell Vibe Machine. I am sure that DryBell made an excellent product, but to look at this pedal and instantly now what I want and how to get there is worth more to me that what extra features the Vibe Machine could give me. Add to that the visual style of the pedal, and I was convinced.

Soundwise, I have all I need: a depth and speed control, the choice between chorus and vibrato and the option to use an expression pedal. Wether you want a subtle chorusy sound to fatten your guitar playing or a full blown effect like Hendrix would use in something like machine gun, you have that and more.

The only caveat I would add is that even while meeting all my demands... it's a really simple pedal which costs way too much for what is must cost to make and market. Even taking into account that they're hand painted, vibe pedals are always so over-priced it's a wonder how some company hasn't just gone "hey, here's the same thing for half-price and we still make a profit while stealing all your clients".

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