Fulltone Deja'Vibe

well ,i just plugged this one in and it sounded really good,took me about 30 seconds to get what i wanted.

i use a strat into a Teese wa,dv,fat boost,fulldrive2 into a 100w
marshall &4-12 bottom.
i got to tell ya,i bought the DV(gold one) then i saw that anolog mike had a
new small one,(Mojo Vibe) i bought it to save room on my pedalboard.
gave the gold DV to a friend to use.started listening to my new cd that i used the DV on and freaked out!! called my friend and demanded he give it back right away! for me the DV is smoother sounding (creamier)than the Mojo Vibe.
it doesn't do the machine gun thing as well as the Mojo Vibe but if anything
it has it's own signature sound and records really well.a little less hiss
than the mojo vibe.for me,the DV feels better in my live rig.
in my studio,anything goes!

it is built very well don't have a backup for my gigs,who needs to lug around
all that extra stuff anyway!(oops,sorry Mike) isn't this the reason to buy
well made stuff,so the sh$##t won't break?

I've been doin this stuff for so long ,30 odd years,( my bio says i'm 30 somthing) WOW! but it is STILL really cool to have someone like
Mike who takes the time to consult with anybody and TCBs
hay MIKE you should have run against Arnold S,! na
your ego's too big!(just kidding)

I have got hundreds of pedals,all this stuff is useful one way or another.i still use the boss distortion pedal
that you can get for 40 bucks. if i am playing thru my fenders,or my marshalls,
or the dreaded twin with JBLs in the backline on some gig,the DV is one of the pedals that i know will work for me in a live or recording situation.
expensive?-you get what you pay for!!!

simple two knobs, a foot switch and an expressive speed wheel. your choice of chorus or vibe, and midern or vintage.

My Les Paul into a my Crybaby > Original Guv'nor > TS-1 tremolo >Fender Twin!
No noise at all and very wet effect wise!

Easily get trower and hendrix with a gibson flavor to it;)

no problems in last 3 months I have had it. no need for a backup here. it's what? 10 x 5" or so..solid steel construction.

don't know - never asked

I like it a lot. It makes you sound very full. I find I never turn it off, I just lower the effect to where you almost can't tell. if you turn it off, you realize how full it makes your tone. makes it very hard for anyone else in the band to cut you out or cut thru your own guitar leads etc..I love this thing and will probably get another because they stopped making the full sized univibes a long time ago!!

Very straight forward as far as getting tones. My only wish would be to move the Volume and Mix knobs a bit further up the unit so my big feet won't knock them off the current setting.

Wow !!!. Super lush beautiful vibe sounds with no noise. I have many amps and it works well with all of them especially my Vibrolux reverb and JTM-45. I have heard quite a few vibes and this one really is my favorite.

Just got the unit - I can't imagine how anyone could build a more solid effects box than this. My guess is that this thing will be around with me for sometime.

Emailed sales support in the off-chance that I could get a few stickers for my cases since I purchased all my Fulltone stuff used. Scott returned my email the sameday. He sent me a few stickers on the house. How can you beat that. I have heard Mike can be difficult. I have a feeling that is more a result of unreasonable or ignorant peoples egos than Mike. Anyone who puts this much tought and precision into making something we all can enjoy - probably has a low tolerance for the above mentioned personality types.

Well - I would give this Vibe a 10 but there is room for improvement on the ergonomic tip ( Volume and Intensity Level Knobs). As far a super cool 3-D Vibe sounds The buck stops here. I love it!!!

No manual needed ... very well laid out, easy to use ... and READ THIS: If you have big feet like me, you had better grab one of these larger units before they are discontinued. Those new tiny Deja models, which are competing with Sweet Sounds new micr release, are worthless to big guys like me. I need to hop between sounds, and don't have time for aiming at the tiny corner of this little pukey pedal. I would end up smashing all the control knobs the way the new pedals are laid out. This Deja design is the best, and if you gig, you need an easy to engage pedal that sits where it is supposed to.

Here is a thought ... if you can't sound great using this pedal, or if you can't get that Jimi/Trower sound you are after, maybe it is not the pedal! Maybe you don't cut through the mix because your amp is not setup for using a modulation effect!? This pedal sounds great .. I have owned most of the univibe clones, and to honest, how can you go wrong? They ALL sound freakin spectacular, and have so many tweaks so you can dial in the sound you want. The Hebdrix swoosh we all desire is there big time ... as well as a killer vibrato thta old timeys like me love to use for slower tunes. Great, great tone.

I have owned many Fulltone pedals ... and I have had some minor problems with switches going bad. Fuller sent out new switches when I asked him for some. No questions asked.

Hey, I have played for quite awhile, and I must say that these new class of effects pedals kick the butt off the old ones. Maybe somebody has an old univibe that sounded t\like the holy grail ... most did not sound that great. The quality control of Fulltone's pedals is top grade. If you have a problem you can call him up and talk to him. Yes, he is a bit trite, but I admire him for his electronic genius and sense of tone. Who gives a crap if he sweet talks you or not? Fact is he always takes care of his products.

I have gigged in various bands for almost 30 years, and play whatever the singer wants to play. I wish that involved more Hendrix and less Top 40, but I get my moments to shine. This pedal does what it is supposed to ... namely floor the audience when I step on it and wail out. Tools are only as good as the people who use them. This pedal, which may be discontinued in favor of the unsubstantial smaller one, is a classic. If you play aggressively like I do, you do not have time to be farting around looking for the on/off button. And I do not dig effects loops myself, as the extra tube colors my sound. Buy one of these and take some time learning how to make your music better with it.

very easy.

It does a univibe very well. Use it pre preamp, overdrive etc. and it will do the job.

10 so far after 9 months 1 0r 2 gigs a week.

Hi rlwband,
I think you got a lemon. I use it live in very demanding situations. I use it in the front end right after my volume pedal but before any distortion or preamp where it is supposed to be used. We are a 2 guitar, sax, fiddle, bass and drums band.
I use a vht valvulator, true bypass vox wah, mxr dynacomp, ernie ball volume, dejavibe line6 mod modeler(awful univibe model but good phase, vibrato, and tremelo, reverend drive train, boss RV3, and finally a fishn'chips eq for boost into a reverend hellhound.
I used to be a Univibe user back in the mid 70's and find this pedal to be right on and my sound cuts through on every part of the sweep.

Took a bit of playing with the unit to get a good Trower tone but its there if you look for it. Laid out ok.

I found it unimpressive in a band situation. Great if you are sitting by your lonesome but as soon as a few others join in it gets lost. Good for a studio recording, not very good live.

Well, first thing I had to do was open it because it was not doing anything when I pressed the pedal down. Had to tighten it down internally so the pedal moved the control inside to change the speed.

For the money forget it. I play progressive Americana/Blues and my Small Clone cuts through the band better than this.
I sold the dejavibe after a few weeks won't get another.
Been playing 30 years used all types of swirly effects, this one is right in the middle not bad, not great but the cost is too much. I have a complicated setup that consists of a Roland GR-1 Guitar Synth>Dunlop Volume pedal>Boss Wah>FZ3 Fuzz>Ibanez Super Tube (Keeley modded)>Ibanez Swell Flanger>Danelectro Tremolo>EH Small Clone>Dano Reverse Delay>Ibanez DDL20 Delay Set on Long Delay>DeArmond EQ>Hush pedal>FX Loop has a REV3 set on short delay w/reverb>Boomerang sampler into two amps a Marshall 30 watt all tube stack and a Vintage blue Kustom 100 tuck and Roll solid state. Synth and boomerang are routed to the Kustom all else through the Marshall. Used with a Jimmy Vaughn Strat and a 80's Les Paul Junior as a backup guitar. Amps are routed into main pa through Behringer Guitar DI's with speaker emulation. A satisfying setup but the dejavibe just did not cut with it maybe it works better in other less cluttered setups?. Think I'll go to an actual rotating speaker unit like a leslie cabinet in the future.

I could see where a less complex individual might not be able to dial in a sound. However, the average person should be delighted with just about any setting. Finding the "Jimi" or "Robin" spot should not take more than a few minutes of experimenting.

Pristine is not really what the 'Vibe is about. Thick, liquid and animated, is! This is NOT a chorus (I'm sure Mr.Fuller has a nice chorus if that is what you require)just as a Leslie is not a chorus effect. This is a very good Univibe circuit, though, and I've played through some nice originals. The Fulltone circuit has real improvements over the original. First, it has true bypass. Second, it has extra output available through both the "vintage" and "modern" settings, with the latter providing a slight boost and brighter tone. The Deja'Vibe is less likely to be loaded down by the next stage, so the tone remains intact. Third, the on/off indicating LED pulses in sync with the LFO so you can easily set the speed control with a song tempo. Lastly, the power supply doesn't add AC hum to your signal like most of the originals. It is properly laid out, regulated, and filtered-the old Univibe had a half-wave rectifier and an RC filter-hardly a fair comparison!

I play a Les Paul and Strat through the 'Vibe, followed by a homemade fuzz and either a tweed Deluxe-style amp/resonant 4-12 cab setup or Marshall Super Lead 1/2 stack.

This thing is all heavy-guage steel. The circuit board and all components are solidly mounted to the box-no velcro or silicone cement or what-have-you. An extra device for backup would be a waste of money.

I wrote to Mr. Fuller via email and received a very prompt and courteous reply, even though no reply was needed. Also, I had the good fortune to see and hear him at a guitar show in Pomona at the L.A County Fairgrounds ('93 or '94). Mr. Fuller was very polite and professional, answering questions and allowing show attendees to try his wares, including devices he was working on at the booth! His pride in his work shows and is warranted!

For my eclectic (and at times rather odd...)musical tastes, the Deja'Vibe is a useful device. When I hit the footswitch, I know the tone will become thick, liquid and warm. While practicing, for example I find myself playing slow legato phrases just to let the 'Vibe come through. I've tried the Prescription and have heard the Sweet Sound Univibe clones. They sounded much the same. I'm impressed with the Deja'Vibe's ability to be plugged in first in the effect chain with no increase in noise. In fact, in one particularly EMI-rich environment, the noise level was DECREASED by the 'Vibe's use! The Deja'Vibe compares sonically to the originals (yes, I DID do A/B comparison with units in my possesion for repair), albeit without the AC hum and other negatives and is constructed to last. If lost, I'd replace the Deja'Vibe in a heartbeat! I usually set it to "chorus", "vintage", volume maxxed, intensity between 9 and 12 o'clock, and speed is adjusted according to the song tempo. "I don't know, but it sends me there"...

Very easy, and adjustable. Volume, Speed, Intensity, and switchable vintage/modern tone (I like vintage, more creamy) and chorsy/vibrato toggles.

I have heard there are some better pedals, but this one is amazing. Maybe if you want to spend another $400 you can get something that sounds better to some people, but I dont see how. Fulltone is great because it has true bypass and lets your amp's tone come through. If you have a crap amp, dont bother buying this. If you have a good setup, this is great!

It nails the Pink Floyd Shine On You Crazy Diamond, and Breathe sounds, just play with the speed and intesntiy on the knob and its all there. I found it works great when playing plucky clean channel sounds, it gives it a smooth funky feel.

This thing is solid, Ive had it about 3 months and its been banged around while moving from place to place but no trace of any beating. and the 3 prong chord is easy to plug in (no wall wart). The back panel says not to open while unit is on or you can risk death. Now thats power, and you can hear it. I only worry about all the knobs being broken if not transported properly, but no more than any other high end pedal.

Never customer service for this, but I did for my FullDrive 2. One of the Stomp Switches broke off when it was accidently kicked, and they were both replaced free of charge and I got them back within a week.

This is for the newer gold model. I play mostly retro sounding rock and pop, with a bit of a psychedelic feel. Ive been playing for about 14 years and playing gigs for about 2. I love this pedal because it blends in nicely, or if you want it to stand out you turn the pedal volume all the way up so its very upfront. Its a great pedal to subtley add color to your sound, or it can be adjusted to dominate the sound as well. I use it a lot more than I thought I would.

I use this pedal, a Wah, and the fulldrive 2, and thats about all I need with my Custom Vibrolux Reverb. Great for Vintage sounds, or creating vibes for your orignials.. I dont play many covers, but if you were in a cover band playing anything from Pink Floyd, Hendrix, or other of that nature, you need this pedal.

If lost or stolen, I would hope my renters insurance covered it. Its expensive, but I would buy another if I had the money. I only give a 9 because its an expensive pedal. If it were under $250 I would give it a 10.

It's as easy as you might expect for an effect with 3 knobs and 3 switches. The Voodoo Labs MicroVibe is easier but less fleixble. I bought it used, so I didn't receive a manual. I don't even know if there is one available.

In my review I will compare it against a whole group of other rotating speaker/chorus units. Originally the UniVibe from Shin-ei was suppose to replicate the sound of a Leslie, but it failed at really doing that. So we must really categorize these units into rotating speaker emulators, choruses and Vibes.

I own the following pieces, a Sweet Sound Electronics UltraVibe, Fulltone DejaVibe, Prescription Electronicss Vibe Unit, Voodoo Labs MicroVibe, Dunlop RotoVibe, Korg ToneWorks G-4 rotating speaker emulator, Digitech RPM-1 rotating speaker emulator, Roland SDX-330, Digitech GSP-2101 (3 of them, Artist Pro, Limited Edition and Artist V3.0), Rocktron Replifex, Voodu Valve and Peavey TubeFEXs preamp/processor, and I am sure there is another couple I am forgeting. The rating in this category is based on the unit itself, not in comparison with other products. I give it a 9, it would get a ten if the knob was on the left instead of the right. You will notice that the older Fulltone DejaVibe's have the knob on the left, I personally belief that those units where made by Prescription electronics/Sweet Sound Electronics. They have more than a few similiarities. If this unit had a foot pedal to adjust speed it would get a ten.

My unit is the newer gold style. I tried this unit out first on a Groove Tubes Soul-O 45 combo amp and it sounded kind of dull and lifeless. But when I played it through a Fender Blues Deville is came to life. One thing I have notived with all of the vibe units which use a light source is they seem to sound better after they warm up for an hour or so. This unit doesn't get as swishy as the Sweet Sound or the Vibe Unit, but it does have a very pleasing sound. I must admit that after playing through the unit you will not want to stop, it is really addictive, this thing is sonic opium. I would say as Vibe unit's go it is not really and difference between the other two main players ( Rx Vibe Unit and Sweet Sound Ultra Vibe) until you start going to extremes. The other don't cut as many highs, but it's not like this unit just chops the frequencies off, it just rounds them a little. In all honesty when playing it through a early JCM800 50 watt Marshall into a 4x12 you really don't perceive there is anything missing. The Vibrato does work great for some tunes but it doesn't do the MAchine Gun as well as the others. I know some of you reading this review are going to hate this next statement but...

This is unique effect and you really need to evaluate if this is the one for you. As far as value it concerned this unit does really rate high. I find it very hard to spend the extra $ for the Sweet Sound or the Vibe Unit. I seriously recommend this unit. The rating I give it based on this effect and comparing it to it's two main competitors.

I have been using a Fulltone Fulldrive for years without any failure, so I beleive this should last a long time as long as I don't pound nails in with it or drag it behind my car. In reality Fulltone units are very solid.

Mike Fuller has been known to be short with people, including myself when I called him to ask him what the difference between a older gray Fulldrive and a newer blue Fulldrive II. He basically told me I have made many changes over the years, so there all good and to tell the truth they are so, he didn't lie to me. I get the feeling he doesn't sugar coat things so many are not used to his style. I'd rather have someone tell me the truth than to mis-lead me. I work a day job and hate being jacked around by people who won't cut to the chase, so I commend him. If you analysis top excutives who are really successful they screen their incoming requests for their time and only respond to the ones that will bear fruit. If I was Mike and I received pestering emails or calls asking me if I should plug my distortion box into the before or after the DejaVibe, I would also wish for a slap button on the phone or computer. Rating based on Honesty

A Classic unit, at first I wondered by reading the other reviews if I was going to like it and my answer would be a resounding "YES". THe finish on mine is a little beat from someone with alot of dirt on their shoes and never wiping the unit off. So it doesn't shine visually, but oh yes it does shine sound wise. If stolen would I run out and by another, good question, but I'll have to burn that bridge when I get to it. It is a very addictive unit, so I probably would.I realize that I could of written probably a more expansive review, but if anybody has a specific question don't hesitate to email me.

No brainer. Easy to get a terrific sound. Manual is slim but generally useful.

Use this on a Furman pedalboard with a Pharoah Class A drive and a Budda wah feeding into it, and a Sparkle Drive following, this all feeding into the front of the amp. Guitars are strats, Reverends, or a PRS into Budda, Rivera or Mesa amps. I bought this after seeing one of my great heroes, Robin Trower; his gear was a Clyde and a stereo DV into a pair of Marshall stacks. I immediately found this on eBay and grabbed it. This is the Sound.

Dependable; I have a DOD chorus on my pedalboard as well for other sorts of sonic effects that would function as somewhat of a backup. Doubt that I'd need it. Actually, in my current rig I've taken the DV off the board, simply because I don't use it much with my current employers. Built like a stone, though.

Mike's reputation precedes him. I've emailed him once or twice and received a noncommital response once, but he's a busy man and probably doesn't suffer fools well. I have experienced nothing that dispels his image as the dark prince of effects gurus. Many people have had very fruitful exchanges with him, so mileage differs.

Right now, not a good match, but when I pull out my eBow and decide to do my Chris Whitley meets Skip James psycho blues CD this will be right there on the board. Playing for nearly 30 years and would buy iy again. The tone lacks transparency to my ears, but you don't use this effect with subtlety in mind. I'd replace it in a minute if stolen. Had used a Dunlop UV Chorus, but it was a totally different animal.