Reverb pedal for Polytone Teeny Brute?

[SoCal]

I’m relatively new to playing guitar. I’m lucky enough to have an older Polytone teeny brute. It sounds great, but I would like the opportunity to add some reverb. So I am looking for pedal recommendations. I would like something that sounds natural and not too processed. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. If it makes a difference, I am playing a PRS Hollowbody SE 2 with humbuckers through it

[jorgemg1984]

If you're just starting, something like a TC Electronics HOF (there's a mini version) or an EHX Holy Grail will serve you right. TC also has some new very cheap reverb pedals, but never tried those.

Also, Digitech stopped making pedals but I always found both the RV7 and the Polara to be the best cheap reverbs available - maybe you can still find them used?

Anyway, these days almost all reverbs, even the cheap ones, are good enough for a moderate use.

[Woody Sound]

Do you have price limit?

[marcwhy]

Welcome to the Forum, SoCal!
[Seal Beach native here! Whereabouts in SoCal are you?]

Woody is right -- price is always a factor with gear!

A few ideas:

Simplest ever: Boing or Hagerman.

Also nice: Topanga.

There are about 100 other options, and can range from $50 - $500!

Let us know what you grab!

Marc

[Woody Sound]

[SoCal]

Do you have price limit?

Thanks. I'd like to keep the reverb pedal to $150 or less.

[SoCal]

Welcome to the Forum, SoCal!
[Seal Beach native here! Whereabouts in SoCal are you?]

Woody is right -- price is always a factor with gear!

A few ideas:

Simplest ever: Boing or Hagerman.

Also nice: Topanga.

There are about 100 other options, and can range from $50 - $500!

Let us know what you grab!

Marc

Thanks so much for this. Great info. The Boing and Hagerman are both in my range. Do you have a preference between the two? I'm thinking I'll just get one.

[SoCal]

Thanks. What a nice forum. I've already received 4 polite and informative responses.

[SoCal]

If you're just starting, something like a TC Electronics HOF (there's a mini version) or an EHX Holy Grail will serve you right. TC also has some new very cheap reverb pedals, but never tried those.

Also, Digitech stopped making pedals but I always found both the RV7 and the Polara to be the best cheap reverbs available - maybe you can still find them used?

Anyway, these days almost all reverbs, even the cheap ones, are good enough for a moderate use.

Thanks for this. It looks very cool. I'll check for some demos.

[marcwhy]

Thanks so much for this. Great info. The Boing and Hagerman are both in my range. Do you have a preference between the two? I'm thinking I'll just get one.

They're both nice, and of course, no "jazz" demos online!



BTW, nothing wrong with "used" pedals, either; sometimes you can get great deals on fancy stuff!

Hag:

Boing:

[Cunamara]

Another vote for the Hall of Fame.

[SoCal]

They're both nice, and of course, no "jazz" demos online!



BTW, nothing wrong with "used" pedals, either; sometimes you can get great deals on fancy stuff!

Hag:

Boing:

Thanks, all. I just ordered the Boing. The demo sounds great. Thanks, Marcwhy. And the pedal is on sale for $119 Boing - J. Rockett Audio Designs.

[st.bede]

Rockett Audio makes awesome pedals. I have never checked out the boing, but the others I have played have been stellar. I do own the Allan Holdsworth one.

[Doctor Jeff]

I will second the EHX Holy Grail. I have the Nano. There are a ton out there on the used market.

[Woody Sound]

Dispatch Master Digital Delay & Reverb — EarthQuaker Devices

Earthquaker Devices Dispatch Master also has delay on the same pedal, if you're interested adding a little delay. They're a bit pricier, but if you look around you can find them in your range, like this one:

EarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master Digital Delay & Reverb | Reverb

[DawgBone]

Rockett Audio makes awesome pedals. I have never checked out the boing, but the others I have played have been stellar. I do own the Allan Holdsworth one.

I also have had good experiences with J. Rockett. I've had two Blue Notes, one which I kept, and an Alien Echo pedal that is pretty nice as well. I have a Meris Mercury 7 reverb. I've had lots of pedals, the Blue Note and the Mercury aren't going anyplace. Everything else got sold or is for sale. I had the Twin on 10 last week with the Blue Note at about 60% gain (lo setting) and 60% volume and the guitar was almost playing itself.

Good luck with the Boing, OP, I hope it serves you well.