Since switching over to the Origin from mostly Fender type amps I've missed having a bit of reverb.
I've had a few reverbs in the past with the benchmark being the Flint, but I'm ideally not looking for something bit/expensive/hard to power.
I also liked the Digitech Polara which sounds great, but is difficult to read.
I generally like a subtle plate, or an epic hall / ambient thing for when I'm being silly. I don't like digital spring as I've never found one that didn't sound fake.
I'm currently thinking about the Boss RV-6 or a Laney Secret Path
Other options would be a HoF2 Marine Layer
So what do you guys recommend?
Also feel free to PM me with stuff you are selling especially if you fancy a trade for a DLS MkIII
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I'd avoid the Catalinbread Talisman plate reverb, it seemed to suck all tone out of my setup. Not a fan.
I've been thinking about getting it myself, as it seems to tick both the "Ok I'm being serious now" and the silly boxes quite nicely.
The spring 2 setting is actually really good, and you can pick them up for £25 second hand.
If you really want to swamp it in reverb you may want something more expensive, but even then it's surprising how well they hold their own.
The Catalinbread Talisman for me is one of THE best verbs made; takes ODs superbly.
My verb search has gone on for years, and my faves are;
- Talisman
- Big Sky
- Polara
- Neunaber
Now, I use the incredible Chase Bliss Dark World. The only real verb that has worked 'live' for me, and somehow sits above the mix. Also, very creative.
Had two RV-6s via upgrading then downsizing, tried the RV-5 this time and blown away by the modulation setting. I think the other basic settings are similar in the sense that they get the job done.
I also second the Polara.
The hall setting is fantastic and the modulated setting, for my money, outclasses the RV-5. Lush, with long reverb times/trails, and doesn't sound synthetic.
The shimmer setting is wonderfully subtle too, and there's no shrill, digital nature to any of it. It's a very musical pedal and I think probably the best of the new Fender ones that I've tried.