Spring reverb unit proyect without tubes or transformers

Surf_fan63

Joined: Jan 09, 2021
Posts: 32
Chile

Posted on Apr 27 2024 11:29 PM

Hi everyone, I am trying to make a kind of spring reverb unit that, as it says in the title, does not use any of the components mentioned (something like the surfybear units), I will use a genuine reverb tank (I accept suggestions on which one to use), It will be something like the Fender units (in size) but I couldn't find nothing like I'm searching for, if anyone has information about pieces I can use for this proyect it will be appreciated.

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Danilyaster

Joined: Nov 29, 2023
Posts: 4
Ekaterinburg, Russia

Posted on Apr 28 2024 12:39 PM

Hello, Surf_fan63! You can use the scheme that is listed in the article at the link. The circuit is based on the popular TL074 operational amplifier - two TL072 in one package. I repeated this scheme on the breadboard, but I only have a small tank. I didn't like it very much by ear. A tank of the largest size can be used. Good luck!

https://ua726.co.uk/2012/07/08/tombolas-diy-spring-reverb-driver-circuit/

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Surf_fan63

Joined: Jan 09, 2021
Posts: 32
Chile

Posted on Apr 28 2024 03:09 PM

Danilyaster wrote:

Hello, Surf_fan63! You can use the scheme that is listed in the article at the link. The circuit is based on the popular TL074 operational amplifier - two TL072 in one package. I repeated this scheme on the breadboard, but I only have a small tank. I didn't like it very much by ear. A tank of the largest size can be used. Good luck!

https://ua726.co.uk/2012/07/08/tombolas-diy-spring-reverb-driver-circuit/

Hi, thank you so much, I have a question, in average, how much did it cost you to do it? In the demos it sounded fantastic, at least for me

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Danilyaster

Joined: Nov 29, 2023
Posts: 4
Ekaterinburg, Russia

Posted on Apr 28 2024 03:24 PM

I didn't count the cost of the components, but I think it was 5-10 dollars in total. The tank cost me $15. I've been looking at various ads for used and new tanks. The middle tank, which I can easily buy, costs about $ 59. It is difficult to find a large size in my area(.

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Surf_fan63

Joined: Jan 09, 2021
Posts: 32
Chile

Posted on Apr 28 2024 05:11 PM

Danilyaster wrote:

I didn't count the cost of the components, but I think it was 5-10 dollars in total. The tank cost me $15. I've been looking at various ads for used and new tanks. The middle tank, which I can easily buy, costs about $ 59. It is difficult to find a large size in my area(.

Does it work kn any kind of reverb tank? Or I have to buy one with some specs in particular?

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edwardsand

Joined: Jun 29, 2018
Posts: 670

Posted on Apr 28 2024 06:31 PM

Surf_fan63 wrote:

Does it work kn any kind of reverb tank? Or I have to buy one with some specs in particular?

In the article, they specified a 8EB2C1B pan, so you could also go with a 4EB2C1B. Those are easy enough to get.

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ldk

Joined: Nov 08, 2017
Posts: 361
San Francisco Bay Area
United States

Posted on Apr 29 2024 03:39 PM

I did a search for 'Spring reverb DIY.' There's a bunch of YouTube videos that show some interesting approaches.

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If I'd stop buying old guitars to fix, I might actually learn to play.
Bringing instruments back to life since 2013.

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Reefriderjoe

Joined: May 01, 2024
Posts: 3

Posted on May 01 2024 06:12 PM

Nothing beats a real tube driven Accutronics style reverb AB763 circuit. You also need to have the bug style opto-isolator vibrato circuit to get the reverb to sound right, it s a combo effect. The old stuff is more "organic" as they say, it's the original deal and has that signature sound we so desire.
The surf sound came from these types of circuits as there was no solid state stuff back in the day when surf was born.

Get any of the brownface/blackface series of Fender tube amps that have built in reverb and vibrato, you will be spoiled for life.

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Danilyaster

Joined: Nov 29, 2023
Posts: 4
Ekaterinburg, Russia

Posted on May 03 2024 12:29 AM

I found such a project. The printed circuit board can be custom-made, and the appropriate files are available for this. It remains to assemble all the components yourself and solder them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTRAOPGfVUU
https://github.com/brianthornock/DisappearingAct/tree/main

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Surf_fan63 Joined: Jan 09, 2021 Posts: 32	Posted on Apr 27 2024 11:29 PM Hi everyone, I am trying to make a kind of spring reverb unit that, as it says in the title, does not use any of the components mentioned (something like the surfybear units), I will use a genuine reverb tank (I accept suggestions on which one to use), It will be something like the Fender units (in size) but I couldn't find nothing like I'm searching for, if anyone has information about pieces I can use for this proyect it will be appreciated. Top
Danilyaster Joined: Nov 29, 2023 Posts: 4 Ekaterinburg, Russia	Posted on Apr 28 2024 12:39 PM Hello, Surf_fan63! You can use the scheme that is listed in the article at the link. The circuit is based on the popular TL074 operational amplifier - two TL072 in one package. I repeated this scheme on the breadboard, but I only have a small tank. I didn't like it very much by ear. A tank of the largest size can be used. Good luck! https://ua726.co.uk/2012/07/08/tombolas-diy-spring-reverb-driver-circuit/ Top
Surf_fan63 Joined: Jan 09, 2021 Posts: 32	Posted on Apr 28 2024 03:09 PM Danilyaster wrote: Hello, Surf_fan63! You can use the scheme that is listed in the article at the link. The circuit is based on the popular TL074 operational amplifier - two TL072 in one package. I repeated this scheme on the breadboard, but I only have a small tank. I didn't like it very much by ear. A tank of the largest size can be used. Good luck! https://ua726.co.uk/2012/07/08/tombolas-diy-spring-reverb-driver-circuit/ Hi, thank you so much, I have a question, in average, how much did it cost you to do it? In the demos it sounded fantastic, at least for me Top
Danilyaster Joined: Nov 29, 2023 Posts: 4 Ekaterinburg, Russia	Posted on Apr 28 2024 03:24 PM I didn't count the cost of the components, but I think it was 5-10 dollars in total. The tank cost me $15. I've been looking at various ads for used and new tanks. The middle tank, which I can easily buy, costs about $ 59. It is difficult to find a large size in my area(. Top
Surf_fan63 Joined: Jan 09, 2021 Posts: 32	Posted on Apr 28 2024 05:11 PM Danilyaster wrote: I didn't count the cost of the components, but I think it was 5-10 dollars in total. The tank cost me $15. I've been looking at various ads for used and new tanks. The middle tank, which I can easily buy, costs about $ 59. It is difficult to find a large size in my area(. Does it work kn any kind of reverb tank? Or I have to buy one with some specs in particular? Top
edwardsand Joined: Jun 29, 2018 Posts: 670	Posted on Apr 28 2024 06:31 PM Surf_fan63 wrote: Does it work kn any kind of reverb tank? Or I have to buy one with some specs in particular? In the article, they specified a 8EB2C1B pan, so you could also go with a 4EB2C1B. Those are easy enough to get. Top
ldk Joined: Nov 08, 2017 Posts: 361 San Francisco Bay Area	Posted on Apr 29 2024 03:39 PM I did a search for 'Spring reverb DIY.' There's a bunch of YouTube videos that show some interesting approaches. — If I'd stop buying old guitars to fix, I might actually learn to play. Bringing instruments back to life since 2013. Top
Reefriderjoe Joined: May 01, 2024 Posts: 3	Posted on May 01 2024 06:12 PM Nothing beats a real tube driven Accutronics style reverb AB763 circuit. You also need to have the bug style opto-isolator vibrato circuit to get the reverb to sound right, it s a combo effect. The old stuff is more "organic" as they say, it's the original deal and has that signature sound we so desire. The surf sound came from these types of circuits as there was no solid state stuff back in the day when surf was born. Get any of the brownface/blackface series of Fender tube amps that have built in reverb and vibrato, you will be spoiled for life. Top
Danilyaster Joined: Nov 29, 2023 Posts: 4 Ekaterinburg, Russia	Posted on May 03 2024 12:29 AM I found such a project. The printed circuit board can be custom-made, and the appropriate files are available for this. It remains to assemble all the components yourself and solder them https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTRAOPGfVUU https://github.com/brianthornock/DisappearingAct/tree/main Top

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