Danelectro DJ-4 Corned Beef Reverb

Easy but the hig cut knob really does nothing the mix control won't.

I WANT A REAL REVERB PEDAL NOT THIS!!!!!!
All it is is a fast delay with many quiet repeats.
Good for a cheesy "surf" vibe only.

It's so low priced I don't care if it melts.

who can say without exp.

This is not really a reverb at all. It's just a SLAP in the face
from Danelectro. A company whose stuff I mostly love.

Two knobs. Weak manual.

It aint much.

Never had a problem with it.

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This was the cheapest "reverb" pedal that was available. I expected no more than what it was, so I was satisfied. Definitely not for experienced players. Good for beginners with a tight budget.

two knobs. both do what they say they do, what else can be said?

I have a wal-mart AC adapter i used with it, and that (for some reason) produced some real bad hum no matter what I set it on. However, when I used a battery, I was surprised with how awesome it sounded. It's kind of a one-trick pony, but for arpeggiated chords and mellow stuff, its a one=trick pony I can appreciate.

haven't had anything bad happen to it yet, even after kicking it around a bit. The button looks a little flimsy, but it hasn't broken yet (3 months)

haven't had to deal with them yet. They did send a battery with it, I guess that counts for something.

If this were my only reverb/slapback delay unit, I'd be upset, as its not versatile at all. And its definitely not something you could use on every song. But used sparingly, its a cool little pedal.

Two knobs.

It's got basically one good sound - a nice shower stall type reverb. I'm using it through a '65 Vox AC50 which is reverbless, going for a garage rock sound and it does the trick. I give it a 6 just because of it's limitations.

So far so good.

Never needed them.

I bought it without hearing it first, just wanted a basic reverb for raw garage rock. It's a good fit and a good price. But if you want something the least bit versitile or clean get something else.

Hey Kids, I forgot to mention one little thing in my previous submission. This here Corned Beef 'Reverb' might just be a DIGITAL delay. Probably is.I mean why not!?! (Some of you might be saying, "No kidding, ya Ahole!)Why would Danelectro spend more time and money making this thing out of discontinuing analog type chips and complex finely tuned circuits when digital is smaller and cheaper? What threw me into the analog bit was the sound. Also, you know, it used to be, new digital delays were more expensive than seemingly at the time cheesy lower quality analog delays(Memory Mans, Bossinez, etc.) Now every body loves analog again (with all of it's vintage covetedness), and the cheesy stuff is all digital because it's easier to build now. So pardon my slippage. Yes, I saw the insides, jeez, what was I thinking?

They sure know how to shave off them highs. Whoooeeee!!! Why the hell didn't they just make a cheesier DanEcho? Something with alittle more versatility? The other BLT cheese delay I think is also fixed at one delay time. I mean, at least the tuna trem has a variable speed.

I'd back it up next to my toughest pumpernickle. Whooa, these things are silly! Dontcha love it.

Being that it's probably digital makes it all the more funny in light of how it's advertised. But if it sounds good who cares, right? I have no further beef.

Corny!

Boys and Girls, this is not a "reverb". It should not be called that. Shame on Danelctro for doing so. This pedal is a fixed delay time(slapback repeat) analog delay. The 'mix' knob controls how loud the repeats are, which also has an effect on how many repeats you end up hearing. The second 'high cut' knob reduces treble from the echoes, which also kind of affects how many repeats you'll hear. It is a cool, useable sound but it's not a reverb. This has only a quick stuttering echo. You can get this sound with your garden variety bossinezmemorymanad9 analog delay if you already have one. Some newer ones even have some EQ on the echoes. Like the DanEcho.This thing pretty much does one sound due to it's fixed delay setting. Save your clams if you want real reverb. The Little Lanilei reverb currently wins the 'spring reverb in a pedal' prize. How can I rate this thing? If the sound is what you want, it's ok. The knobs may be a problem for bear paw type people.

Like I said, it sounds alright for all it is and the cost. Careful where you put it in the chain guys and gals. Like all ANALOG DELAYS(or reverbs) the mix knob will be touchy if distortion follows. But I hate the way delay sounds after distortion. The high cut knob remedies that 'processed' distortion before delay sound. So hey, you might dig this. I must also say that I tried the Tuna? tremelo and it sounded pretty good. Difficult to adjust once again.

These are about the cheesiest things I've ever seen. Hard to say how they would hold up. I didn't get one. Some lads are having trouble with the switch buttons falling out or something. For the money though, they allow those on a very low budget some half decent effects.

I just think they should not confuse or misdirect anyone, experienced or not, by calling this thing a reverb. Even Electro Harmonix had the sense to call their similar fixed delay time pedal a Slapback Delay or something like that.

Well, who has time for this anyway. I had to post because no one else has come right out and called it as it is. The least they could have done is include an additional delay in the circuit and cascade the repeats or fix slightly different delay times on each one. THAT would sound alot closer to actual reverb. It seems no one has actually created an analog non spring reverb.(Help me if I'm wrong) They always go straight to digital to make solid state reverbs. I'll bet a multiple bucket-brigade delay reverb would sound really good.

easy to use. the only thing I would be afraid of doing is losing the thing; it is so damn tiny!

Well I checked out one of these things in the music store yesterday and after reading these reviews I felt compelled to put in my two bits. This is the worst reverb I have ever heard in my guitar playing career. It is nothing less than a delay pedal set to a very high repeat rate. No springs here. I tried to get a reverb sound out of my Boss analogue delay repeatedly over the years, in hopes of solving the dry-amp problem. Anyways, the result with this unit is the same: a tinny echo-ey metallic delay that simply kills tone. I have heard better reverb out of all the practice amps I have ever used, including bottom of the line Crates and Randalls. When I plugged it in for the first time, I kept fooling with the chorus knob on the amp, trying to turn it off so I could have a clean tone to put the pedal ontop of. Then I realized that that awful chorus sound was coming from the pedal. I told the salesman that it was the worst reverb I have ever heard. He said he could have told me that before I tried it. And this is coming from a commission salesguy!

who knows? Who would? This line has only been out for a short time.

I know there is a definite need for a reverb pedal unit out there. Since the only real choice out there was the fender reverb tank uptil now and the Boss delay/reverb pedal, I was very excited when I heard that Danelectro was coming out with an inexpensive reverb-only pedal. So many amps (Marshal JTM, Fender Showmans etc) lack reverb and tragically so. However, this pedal fails so miserably in what it is meant to do, that I suggest to whoever wants reverb, to avoid this pedal unless you do not care about your sound and want to piss people off. I'd rather play dry than run this thing.

In sum: Good idea, bad execution.

Pretty easy yo use. I mean the thing doesn't even come with a manual, just pop in the battery plug in and play with the 2 knobs until you've found your sound.

Right now I'm using my Corned Beef into a Danelectro Nifty Fifty practice amp. I have a better "gig" amp (Fender Blues Deluxe) with that nice Fender Reverb and I wanted some reverberation on the Dano. I am using it with a moded Mexi Strat w/Rio Tallboy pu's and many other effects including a 535Q Wah, TS-9 reissue, MXR Phase 90, Milkbox Compressor, DOD Juice Box, and Dano Tunamelt Tremolo, Cool Cat Chorus, and Fab Tone. This is not a "fender" reverb sound, thus the 8, but it is good for filling out the sound of the practice amp.

I've only had it for a few days, but given the reliability of the bigger Dano pedals, I expect it to last. I just will be careful with the plastic case.

Never Dealt with Dano.

Well, as I said this is a good way to fill out a practice amp's tone. It suits my need perfectly and for the price, I would definitely replace it if lost or stolen. My only beef with the "beef" is the screw on the case to put in the battery. It's kind of hard to screw out with my big fingers. But that's my only complaint, over all it's a great steal of a pedal!

It doesnt get any easier then this little bad boy. It sounds great and has a very warm tone, very easy to dial in sounds with only 2 knobs.

I use the following Effects: Pro Co Turbo Rat, Ibanez TS-7, Danelectro Tuna Melt, Danelectro Dan-Echo, Korg Strobe Rackmount Tuner, Rockman 13 Band EQ, BBE Sonic Maxie.
I use the follwoing Guitars: 97 Gibson SG Standard, mid 80's BC Rich Mockingbird (NJ Series).
I use the following Amp: Marshall JCM 800 50 Watt Head (2140 i think...) and Marshall JCM 800 4x12 slant.

The effects on this little guy are very noticable. There is however a true-bypass liek quality to this pedal. It doesnt seem to change my tone at all, i really try to use gear that will manipulate my tone only in a positive way. It is also easy to dial in a variety of tones from this thing, I like it a lot for its warmth and analoge tone. Although it isnt a replacement from a spring reverb, like the one i used to have in my Ampeg V4, this thing is still great.

Uhm, Danelectro gear seems pretty well built but I had trouble with my Tuna Melt right after I got it home (the c-clamp that holds the trigger button to the pedal fell off, it just needed to be pushed back into place so no biggie). I would use it without a backup, however, I also wouldnt be surprised if I had a little mishap like the above problem I mentioned. I would be prepared!

Never taled to them so I am gonna have to stay neutral on this subject.

I think this is a great value. I am into highly experimental music like Mogwai, Godspeed You Black Emperor and the newer Sonic Youth experimental/instrumental music. I like to try anything and I wanted to have that haunting tone that reverb creates, And i wasnt dissapointed with this pedal. I love it and think it is a great value. I would buy another in an instant. Never compared it with anything else, but reverb pedals are hard to come by. It helps me make wonderfully strange sounds while still sounding organic and natural which is very important to me. I wish it had a metal casing but whatever, i dont think I am gonna mosh it so who cares.

Like most of the Dano Mini pedels, it has two knobs, so you can find your fave settings in seconds flat. The "Mix" and "Hi cut" names are slightly confusing though.

It's kind of irksome that nobody bothers to put reverb on small Practice/Recording Amps these days.... I have a Squier Sidekick, which sounds really good,(I use a Squier Affinity Strat with it) kinda like an even smaller version of a vintage tube Champ from the '60s,(I know, 'cuz I used to have one)but I always wished it had Reverb, and now it does! I like the sound of the 'Beef, it goes from natural room type ambience on up to a '50s slap echo vibe and everything inbetween with no added noise - very Cool indeed!

Seems stable, it's not metal, and it's tiny, but unless you drop it off a building, I think it'll work.

Haven't contacted Danelectro, so I don't know.

For the money(Or lack there of)this thing Rules - it's a must add on for small sub $100.00 Amps that don't have Reverb built in, which is just about ALL of the ones available! It would also be PERFECT for somewhat bigger Amps that really SHOULD have Reverb - but don't, e.g. the VOX Pathfinder. Not to mention the fact that this is by far the least expensive add on Reverb you can get - and I'd feel kinda silly spending $250.00 to add Reverb to a $50.00 Amp! I don't think it'll ever be stolen, 'cuz it's so small, you wouldn't notice it, but if it was, I'd get another, for the price, you can't beat it with a stick.

It definatly adds a warm character to my Squier Guitar and Amp Rig, I've always been pleased with the sound - but now they REALLY have that famous vintage Fender tone to them! Overall a great effort - Book 'em Dano!