Dunlop Stereo Uni-Vibe

Tweaking this thing isn't hard as it looks, but if your like me, your always looking for the right sound. Forget the manual. It don't need upgrading.

Main setup, is PRS/Mesa Boogie Rectoverb/Vox Wah/Danecho.
Not really noisy. I get the sound that I want.
So far I use it for 2 songs. Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds, and We gotta get out of this place.

Well, it seems to take the life on it's own. I like the idea that it has true bypass, but sometimes the switch doesn't work correctly. Well, it works, but the light will or will not kick on. It's not an issue to me because I don't always use it.

Classic Rock, it's a great match, playing for 28 years. I would buy the same thing. I've compared this box with several boxes that I can't remember, but that this was the one, oh I compared it with the Voodoo Lab, but I liked this one better, so I took the Voodoo back.

Controls are pretty straightforward: Speed, Intensity, and Mix knobs. One input jack and two output jacks. Mix control goes from "wet" to "dry", or from mono chorus to "wide stereo" mode if both outputs are used. The manual says that one output is "chorus" and the other is "vibrato". Not difficult to get a decent chrous sound. One thing: you have to remove the four bottom screws to replace the battery - not sure how long batteries last in this unit.

I got some backround chirping noise initially. Getting rid of cheapie cords solved that. By itself, most settings seem to roll off the highs quite a bit. Putting it after my SuperOverdrive SD-1 improved that a lot. I have a Fender Frontman 25R practice amp and a Stratocaster Plus. This is a better sounding unit than the BOSS Chorus series. I was hoping to achieve a Hendrix-like sound, and it'll do that and other sounds too.

Case is built like a tank. Even the knobs are metal. However, the entire back of the circuit card is exposed when you take the bottom off to change the battery - so I guess you could bust a solder joint if you were drunk enough.

No experience here. At least they have web site with contact information.

I bought this pedal on E-Bay. They are inexpensive used, because Dunlop also offers the higher-end Roto-Vibe and Uni-Vibe models. I wanted something different and better than a BOSS Chorus. And something made in USA. This is a good pedal and it is underrated in the marketplace. I like using this with a slow speed with high intensity. I use both outputs into a "Y" and into my amp and I get a nice phasy kind of sound.

Three controls. It takes a little while to find the exact sounds you are looking for. I give it a 9, because each little turn of any of the three knobs REALLY changes the effect. This could confuse some players that lack the patience to tweak this effect pedal.

I use this with my only electric guitar, a '95 Gibson Les Paul Standard. It is run through a Fender 2x12 Hot Rod Deville amp. It is a quiet effect with a total bypass when turned off. I can get many vintage and modern tones from this effect. Chorus-Leslie sounds include: Hendrix (Little Wing 100% perfect), Blue Oyster Cult (Reaper, phases just perfect), Bryan Adams songs all rock on this effect, and almost all Police songs sound good. I use this effect in mono mode and it also has a right/vibrato output that I find very Tremelo-ish via Collective Soul- December or C.C.Revival oldie -ish. Using this effect with heavy distortion takes some tweaking, but it can be done and yes, it sounds good too!! It is my favorite effect of any I have ever known.

Built tough. I bought it on eBay and was surprised by how big and heavy it was when I got it. It could survive until the end of time, I suppose. All metal casing for sure. I give it a 9, because I haven't had it that long.

Heard they are good if you don't mind holding on the phone for awhile.

I play mostly roots-rock music with classic rock and my original material. I have to give it a 10. I love this pedal!!! Even with the modulations set low it improves the basic tone of my guitar and amp alot. This effect is swirling, warm, and very responsive to it's control knobs / guitar signal and it reminds me of being deep inside of a woman that I'm really in love with.

As easy as any CHORUS pedal out there.

An excellent CHORUS. The best part is that it has it's own unique CHORUS sound.

A guy below gave it a 1 because it wasn't a real Uni-Vibe doesn't get it. It's unfortunate that Dunlop chose to use the Uni-Vibe name. I don't think their intention was to create a "cheap" version of the original Uni-Vibe. I believe their intention was to create a CHORUS effect that gave hints of a Uni-Vibe.

By his own admission, he bought it "on a whim via mail order without hearing it first." He'd probably buy Viagra over the Internet too.

If you're reading these reviews for your research before buying or trying, forget about that knucklehead's review. This is a CHORUS pedal, a very good one at that. If you're looking for a Uni-Vibe, get one.

I'm giving it a 10 to offset the unfair 1.

Haven't had any problems with it. However, it's a Dunlop.

It's a Dunlop.

One of the best CHORUS pedals around. It's not meant to be anything else. Try it and use your ears. Don't rely on the manufacturer's marketing.

Don't buy it over the Internet unless you've tried it, heard it, liked it, and decided to get it.

I just plugged it into my hot rod deluxe and it is pure Hendrix Band of Gypsies. On the otherhand, the manual is lacking!

Sounds really good, sometimes can be a little harsh with my fuzzface.

This thing is heavy, and is made of thick steel. The switch is also very heavy duty.

Haven't had to talk to them.

I play Hendrix, SRV, and some other blues. This thing is the best for the price.

This is Dunlop's economy stripped down Univibe model, but in actuality does not sound like a real Univibe, only a psuedo cheesy copy.

Simply put, This does NOT have the same circuit and tone as a "real" univibe. Most of the boutique copies and the other Dunlop Univibe do have a near authentic circuit, but this one does not. The main thing here is that to save money, the Oscillator in this one is a "simulated" univibe waveform and does not use a real vibe osc. circuit, unlike the "real ones", which all have a transistor osc. with lightbulbs controlling photoresistors, so this one does not have the correct waveform pulse as others do, which is why it is fake, cheap, and synthetic sounding compared to all the other Uni copies. It just doesn't have the right wave wobble or depth. It being "stereo" is bull as well, as all it is is one wet output and one dry, something you could do yourself with any pedal and a Y cord. This thing is a generic vibe wannabe with corners cut in the circuit design to have a low price and trick those who think they're getting a real vibe circuit and tone, but what you really get is a "simluated" circuit, which makes this pedal bad if you want true Uni tone. If you don't have a critical ear and don't need authentic Univibe sound, then maybe this will work for you-just don't call it "real" sounding. I have owned a real univibe, as well as played ALL the copies. This one should be named Uni-lite or Cheapo-vibe.

I bought this on a whim via mail order not hearing it first, and I returned it promptly. Very phony sounding with no soul or magic to it.

It comes with an instruction booklet explaining the controls and functions. It's pretty simple just plug it in and dial in your favorite sound. Takes very little tweeking to get your favorite rotary speaker setting.

Your classic Hendrix, Trower rotary speaker effect. I compared it to the UV-1 Univibe and the sound is all there. I play it through a Gibson SG and a line of diiferent effects to a Crate amp miked into a sound system and haven't noticed any noise. The effect has 2 outputs, one for chorus and the other for vibrato which you can use seperately or together. You sacrifice the control pedal with this effect but for half the price of the "big boy" what can you expect? And you can use a 9 volt battery or the adapter that's sold seperately. try running it before or after your distortion to suit your taste. I've always played Hendrix and Trower stuff and now I can nail it down!

Solid as a rock. The package was noticeably heavy when I received it. It's well constucted and I would use it without a backup. Of course I take very good care of my epuipment.

Had no experience with customer support. I understand they are behind their products 100%.

I've been playing for 30 years and cut my teeth on Hendrix.I play alot of classic rock and christian praise music. this pedal fits my playing style and I'm very satisfied. This is it, the univibe. Not an expensive copy. Why go pay up to $300. for any other name? If it was lost or stolen I would definitely buy another one just like it. For the price, you can afford to have an extra one around. This effect will enhance your sound and improve your style of playing.