2012 for me has been a year of buying cool pedals. I've been happy with all my guitars, amps, pedals, and pickups, but wanted to explore pedals more this year.
In 2012, I've acquired the JB Wah, JB Fuzz Face, Eric Johnson Fuzz Face, Strymon Lex, Digitech Hyper Phase, Fulltone Octafuzz II, Fryette SAS, Go Go Pedal Tuner, and Boss DD-7 Delay, Harmonist, and Super Chorus.
I used to have a vibe pedal, the gold Fulltone Deja Vibe, but sold it to old forum member MRID. I'd always wanted another, and was contemplating the Fulltone Mini Deja Vibe or Voodoo Lab Micro Vibe. I never pulled the trigger on them though.
So today, I went to GC Sherman Oaks and stumbled upon a used T Rex Viper for a measly $96 in perfect condition. Keep in mind this is a $340 pedal, and I already knew T Rex pedals were great......I have an original Mudhoney and love it.
I tried the Viper vibe pedal, and thought it sounded great at the store, so I bought it. Actually, I have to wait a month to pick it up, since it's on a police hold.....it's on layaway now.
After getting home, I was stoked to find out that it was made with a photo-cell, just like the Deja Vibe and original Uni Vibe. I was happy to know that T Rex did it right, not like a faux recreation, which I thought I was buying at first. I also found out it's been discontinued for some reason, which makes it more collectible. For $96, I'm glad I jumped on it.
Gotta wait a month, but I'm happy to finally have a real vibe pedal again. My Strymon Lex does a better Leslie, but the T Rex Viper will give me the authentic Uni Vibe sound. It's a great sounding unit!
It looks even better in person, with the white snakeskin look. T Rex puts really high quality finishes on their pedals.
In 2012, I've acquired the JB Wah, JB Fuzz Face, Eric Johnson Fuzz Face, Strymon Lex, Digitech Hyper Phase, Fulltone Octafuzz II, Fryette SAS, Go Go Pedal Tuner, and Boss DD-7 Delay, Harmonist, and Super Chorus.
I used to have a vibe pedal, the gold Fulltone Deja Vibe, but sold it to old forum member MRID. I'd always wanted another, and was contemplating the Fulltone Mini Deja Vibe or Voodoo Lab Micro Vibe. I never pulled the trigger on them though.
So today, I went to GC Sherman Oaks and stumbled upon a used T Rex Viper for a measly $96 in perfect condition. Keep in mind this is a $340 pedal, and I already knew T Rex pedals were great......I have an original Mudhoney and love it.
I tried the Viper vibe pedal, and thought it sounded great at the store, so I bought it. Actually, I have to wait a month to pick it up, since it's on a police hold.....it's on layaway now.
After getting home, I was stoked to find out that it was made with a photo-cell, just like the Deja Vibe and original Uni Vibe. I was happy to know that T Rex did it right, not like a faux recreation, which I thought I was buying at first. I also found out it's been discontinued for some reason, which makes it more collectible. For $96, I'm glad I jumped on it.
Gotta wait a month, but I'm happy to finally have a real vibe pedal again. My Strymon Lex does a better Leslie, but the T Rex Viper will give me the authentic Uni Vibe sound. It's a great sounding unit!
It looks even better in person, with the white snakeskin look. T Rex puts really high quality finishes on their pedals.
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