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Holy Grail

Maker: Electro-Harmonix

Year: Currently in production

Made in: USA

Fame: Gain wide popularity and respect.

Mojo Factor:

Maybe not to much mojo. Ditigal doesn’t seem to carry much but it does fell a clear need.

Price: Reasonable priced.

General Sound Description:

It main attraction is it convincing emulation of spring reverb. Think of the sound of old tube amps.

Who it’s for:

Most people that don’t have reverb on there amp and want that famous spring reverb sound.

Controls:

Reverb (knob dry/wet)

Spring, Hall, Flerb (3 way switch)

Circuit: Despite it appearance and sound it is a digital pedal.

Modibility:

Older models units could use a true bypass mod newer units already are true bypass.

Manufacturers Sales Pitch:

Divine reverb for mere mortals Down from the heavens comes the Holy Grail, a compact digital reverb guitar pedal. Priced so low thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s reverb tank any longer. The Holy Grail will make you a believer with its emulation of classic Spring reverb so faithful that even Dick Dale couldn’t tell the difference. Next, get lost in the lush spaciousness of the Hall reverb and ask yourself, “How did they fit Notre Dame into such a small package?” Finally, reach enlightenment with the haunting Flerb.

Famous Users:

John Frusciante

Tim Mahoney

Jerry Friedman