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harddriver
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I had a Fulltone Univibe years ago and I'm getting the itch for a decent Univibe pedal again. That Doug Aldrich video with him using one and it sounded pretty good to my ears.
CarlF
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Decent, unless you're really seeking a real-deal clone.
The Fulltone was decent too......better than the MXR.
The Fulltone was decent too......better than the MXR.
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chumbucket
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The Fulltone vibes sound great. Good enough for Trower.
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VonBonfire
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I had planned on splurging in the late 90's for a Fulltone but when I tested it my Dunlop UV-1 was every bit as good. Someone told me that the photocells are no longer available so Dunlop doesn't service them any longer.
CarlF
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That old Dunlop was very good.
jabps
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Yep it's decent for a non bulb vibe. If I'm not mistaken Luke has one on his board as well. Just be careful OP, the vibe rabbit hole is a real thing.
I had alot of fun and spent alot of money down the hole. Personally if you want something that is authentic but affordable, get the Voodoo Lab Micro Vibe. The stock Micro has a real bulb and is alot more chewy, thumpy and swirly than the MXR.
Ultimately after going through alot of high end units (Sir Henry, Shin-E Vibe 2, Dry Bell Vibe Machine etc...) I ended up with three that I love - Kingtone 1969, Formula B Vintage Vibe MkII and a modded by JHS Voodoo Lab Micro Vibe. Whatever JSH did to my Micro Vibe I don't know but it can hang. I switch between those on my current board. Granted tone, vibe feel, board space, power requirements were ultimately what I based things on. The big vibes like the Henry and Shin-E are incredible units but they are big and I didn't get on with how you power them. It's why I never bought what is considered one of the best around in the R Weaver stuff. It was fun though.
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napalmdeath
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I had the MXR and found it mediocre.
The Deja Vibe is much better.
The Electro Harmonix Good Vibes is also better.
The Deja Vibe is much better.
The Electro Harmonix Good Vibes is also better.
70 Mach 1
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I think theyre decent and would probably buy if i needed another.
I went with the EQ devices the depths.
Has way more wobble than i need but dials back nice.
They were discontinued last year but you can find them easy enough
I went with the EQ devices the depths.
Has way more wobble than i need but dials back nice.
They were discontinued last year but you can find them easy enough
CarlF
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An awesome Vibe by R. Weaver
jabps
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Photocells are still available, you have a ton of makers out using them from Shin-E, Sabbadius, R Weaver, Kingtone etc... Even the Voodoo Lab Micro uses them.
I agree with @CarlF, the old big silver MXR vibe sounded good so not sure why they couldn't build their new pedal around the bulb. Drybell's Vibe Machine is the same size as the MXR and it uses a real bulb.
I love MXR pedals but sometimes they make some weird decisions like their Micro Flanger, go ahead and put all the controls on there, PastFX does it. Or same with the Micro Chorus, just add the rest of the controls because they are good sounding units. On their Uni Vibe pedal, Drybell has the build, why not add it plus, they actually own the name Uni Vibe so that makes it even more legit. They would have sold alot more of them.
jabps
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It's pretty much the mack daddy of big vibes right now. He ever makes a small box one, I'm all over it.
Fusionbear
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I have a few good OG style vibes. But for a great sounding low-cost unit, I recommend the NUX Voodoo Vibe. Really great unit and will satisfy most. You can tap tempo on it too which is very useful at gigs... I love mine.
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harddriver
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I went with the Fulltone years ago on the concensus on what was the best on the market and I was a bit underwhelmed with the pricepoint. 
I think this time around I'm looking for something that sounds good/does the job without getting back down the crazy BEST OF THE BEST rabbit hole again which is why the MXR caught my attention on the Aldrich video since he could use any vibe out there yet he is using the MXR M68. It won't bother me if it isn't a 100% clone or uses photocells.
I think this time around I'm looking for something that sounds good/does the job without getting back down the crazy BEST OF THE BEST rabbit hole again which is why the MXR caught my attention on the Aldrich video since he could use any vibe out there yet he is using the MXR M68. It won't bother me if it isn't a 100% clone or uses photocells.
Alpha Stryke
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Same experience here cept the DV is $400 bucks. Will dent yer wallet.
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PlayAndersons
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Like many of you I used to be a vibe whore but what paused the search for me is the Roger Mayer Voodoo Vibe. The OG hiding in plain sight. My favorites outside of the Roger Mayer is the first edition Sweet Sound Ultra Vibe, Dry Bell V2 and 1968 King Tone.
LPMojoGL
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Best one I've had, out of many. Fulltone (x2), Sweet Sound, Lovepedal, Danelectro...
Midnight Vibe is $$$, and not the most pedalboard friendly. But it sounds amazing.
Kick it on around 1:08 in this clip, can really hear it at 2:20:
Really want to try a Sabbadius. Heard it live several times, and its killer.
Settled on a Dunlop Rotovibe. It's not the best. Tone sucker, somewhere between a vibe and a phaser. But I dig it. It doesn't take over your sound as much as the more genuine vibes.
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CoreyW
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It’s a decent introduction to vibes and on the more affordable side.
It is definitely one that if you like it, just use it and stay out of that rabbit hole, it’s not as deep of a hole as vintage style fuzz, but you can easily get lost in it.
It is definitely one that if you like it, just use it and stay out of that rabbit hole, it’s not as deep of a hole as vintage style fuzz, but you can easily get lost in it.
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legend71
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Like many I have tried them all but use the MXR because it is cheap and I only use it when we play Trower. It is good enough. I would love the Kingtone 1968 and maybe one day I will get it but I just don't need it. The MXR sounds fine to me. I agree the old MXR was a better version though for sure.
BeZo
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I've only ever had the Lovepadal Pickle Vibe and the EQD The Depths. I like The Depths enough, but I sold the Pickle Vibe off long ago. I never liked the wiggle as much as I liked the swoosh and swirl.
I put the Depths on my board again, and I'm not digging it this time. It's only there until I get my new phaser.
I put the Depths on my board again, and I'm not digging it this time. It's only there until I get my new phaser.
jabps
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Kingtone is cool, it's two vibes in one. You can have one set fast, the other slow and switch between them. Or you can have one set to chorus (vibe effect) the other set to vibrato. Very cool pedal. I actually preferred the version one of the pedal but I traded that in on version 2. Took me a little more to get than one dialed in but I've found the sweet spots for me.
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