The Tremolo Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 1:42 am
I thought I would add a thread on the subject of one of my pedal afflictions: the wonderful world of Tremolo-o-o-o-o!
I can't help but pick up one every now and again out of curiosity (and joy!), so perhaps if anyone is considering a purchase this may help them out.
Currently my spreadsheet tells me I own these
O BBE Tremor
O BOSS PN-2 Tremolo / Pan (x2)
O Catlinbread Stereo Sephamore
O Colorsound Tremolo
O Danelectro Tuna Melt Tremolo
O Dunlop TS-1 Tremolo
O Dunlop TVP-1 Tremolo Volume (x3)
O Guyatone VT-2 Vintage Tremolo
O Ibanez FP-777 Flying Pan (Reissue)
O Ibanez TL5 Tremolo Soundtank Series
O Malekko Omicron Tremolo
O Menatone Pleasure Trem 5000
O Maxon Stereo Box
O No Brand (Tremolo - Colorsound/EHX?)
O Seymour-Duncan SFX-07 Shape Shifter
O SIB! The Treminator
O Uecks Tremolo
O VOX CT-06TR Cooltron Vibravox
O Fuchs (Plush) Creme de la Trem (junk)
O Electro-Harmonix The Worm (big box)
And in the past...
X BOSS TR-2 Tremolo
X EBK Tremolo (Dr.Scientist clone?)
X T-REX Tremster (early)
X Pigtronix Tremvelope
X Catlinbread Valcoder
X Fredric Effects West Germany Tremolo
X Guyatone FLIP VT-X Tremolo
X Mooer Trelicopter
X JHS Kodiak
X JHS Harmonic Tremolo
X JHS Tidewater
X Seymour-Duncan Stereo Shape Shifter
A keen eye might discern that I generally angle away from the subtle straight symmetrical (Fender/Optical?) type trems and more towards a slightly skewed square wave or "vintage" sound, that off centre "swing". That said, some I keep for practical, collectible, fun reasons!
I also generally want:
> Visible Rate LEDs
> Two indpendent speeds (or Tap Tempo)
> Both strong chop AND very mild subtle in the background vibes
> Big knobs for the rate to toe.
Awards:
"Chop King" - Menatone
"Mr. Versatile Experiments" - Catalinbread Stereo Semaphore
"Mr. Compact Board" - Malekko Omicron
"Mr. Easy Recording Mojo " - Maxon Stereo Box
"Mr. Gig cover all bases" - SD Shapeshifter
"Mr. Throbbing Big Mojo" - Colorsound
"My Pedalboard Favorite" - BOSS PN-2
"Mr.Budget Sleeper" - Ibanez Soundtank
"Mr. Old School Fun" - Uecks
*NB..they could all be "Ms" too
Want to try/buy:
Catlinbread Valcoder V1 Bantam size
Cream knob Tremster
Who has a favourite tremolo? Anything you'd recommend?
I can't help but pick up one every now and again out of curiosity (and joy!), so perhaps if anyone is considering a purchase this may help them out.
Currently my spreadsheet tells me I own these
O BBE Tremor
O BOSS PN-2 Tremolo / Pan (x2)
O Catlinbread Stereo Sephamore
O Colorsound Tremolo
O Danelectro Tuna Melt Tremolo
O Dunlop TS-1 Tremolo
O Dunlop TVP-1 Tremolo Volume (x3)
O Guyatone VT-2 Vintage Tremolo
O Ibanez FP-777 Flying Pan (Reissue)
O Ibanez TL5 Tremolo Soundtank Series
O Malekko Omicron Tremolo
O Menatone Pleasure Trem 5000
O Maxon Stereo Box
O No Brand (Tremolo - Colorsound/EHX?)
O Seymour-Duncan SFX-07 Shape Shifter
O SIB! The Treminator
O Uecks Tremolo
O VOX CT-06TR Cooltron Vibravox
O Fuchs (Plush) Creme de la Trem (junk)
O Electro-Harmonix The Worm (big box)
And in the past...
X BOSS TR-2 Tremolo
X EBK Tremolo (Dr.Scientist clone?)
X T-REX Tremster (early)
X Pigtronix Tremvelope
X Catlinbread Valcoder
X Fredric Effects West Germany Tremolo
X Guyatone FLIP VT-X Tremolo
X Mooer Trelicopter
X JHS Kodiak
X JHS Harmonic Tremolo
X JHS Tidewater
X Seymour-Duncan Stereo Shape Shifter
A keen eye might discern that I generally angle away from the subtle straight symmetrical (Fender/Optical?) type trems and more towards a slightly skewed square wave or "vintage" sound, that off centre "swing". That said, some I keep for practical, collectible, fun reasons!
I also generally want:
> Visible Rate LEDs
> Two indpendent speeds (or Tap Tempo)
> Both strong chop AND very mild subtle in the background vibes
> Big knobs for the rate to toe.
Awards:
"Chop King" - Menatone
"Mr. Versatile Experiments" - Catalinbread Stereo Semaphore
"Mr. Compact Board" - Malekko Omicron
"Mr. Easy Recording Mojo " - Maxon Stereo Box
"Mr. Gig cover all bases" - SD Shapeshifter
"Mr. Throbbing Big Mojo" - Colorsound
"My Pedalboard Favorite" - BOSS PN-2
"Mr.Budget Sleeper" - Ibanez Soundtank
"Mr. Old School Fun" - Uecks
*NB..they could all be "Ms" too
Want to try/buy:
Catlinbread Valcoder V1 Bantam size
Cream knob Tremster
Who has a favourite tremolo? Anything you'd recommend?