Guyatone VT3 Vintage Tremolo Pedal

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Powerful effect in a small package.

Just what is tremolo? The term is often used incorrectly, such as when referring to a Guitar's whammy bar as a "tremolo." By definition, tremolo is amplitude modulation at a variable frequency. In English this means that the volume of a signal is increased and decreased at a specific rate. Now you can see why a Guitar's whammy bar is more correctly referred to as a "vibrato."

So why is it so hard to make a great-sounding tremolo? If we told you that, you wouldn't need us! However, if you absolutely must have a great-sounding trem, look no further than the Guyatone VT-3 Vintage Tremolo. The VT-3 lives up to its name, offering all the tight, pulsing tones that defined the classic tremolo sounds of years gone by. Developed after careful analysis of vintage amplifier tremolo circuits the VT-3 offers a sine-wave tremolo that absolutely nails the sound of a vintage amp. Speed and Intensity controls allow the user to alter the effect from a painfully slow, barely audible dip to light-speed, shimmering stabs. The VT3's slight level boost insures that your performance won't go unnoticed.

The VT-3 Vintage Tremolo - vintage tones without the vintage hassles!

Input Impedance: 470K ohm

Input Jack: 1/4 in. standard phone jack

Output Impedance: 1k Ohm

Output Jack: 1/4 in. standard phone jack

Output: 1

Controls: INTENSITY, SPEED

Switch: NORMAL/EFFECT

Max Input Level: 1V

Speed Frequency: 0.1 - 10Hz

Power Supply: 9V Manganese dry cell battery or special AC Adapter

Power Voltage: DC9V (Battery)/DC9 V (AC Adapter)

Current Consumption: 10 mA

AC Adapter: Guyatone AC2 (optional) Input: AC120V Output: DC9V/200 mA (Center -/Sleeve +)

Dimensions (W x L x H): 2.75 x 3.875 x 1.5 in.

Weight (without battery): 7.6 oz

Accessories: 9V Manganese dry cell battery, User's Manual, Warranty Card

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 866-246-3595

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted March 10, 2006 by a customer from velella.net

"meh"

Overall: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Doesn't really sound like a vintage tremolo- but it does have a noticable line boost when engaged. Like +4db. Kinda annoying.

Musical Background:

active musician

Musical Style:

vintage electro party music
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