Product: MOEN ULITE "JIMI ZERO" VIBE
Price Paid: UNKNOWN
Submitted
06/11/2009
at
07:34pm
by
bluzpwr
Ease of Use
:
8
This is the latest Vibe from Moen in their new compact ULite series. It does come with a small manual but certainly not required. Very easy to dial in a good sound and tweak to taste.
Sound Quality
:
9
Great little Vibe and drawn from the Moen Shaky Jimi Vibe that I also own.
The new versions are in a more compact housing and designed more for board placement. It features Rate, Depth and Bias control along with True Bypass heavy stomp switch. Very easy to get a watery liquid sound and what I use the most with the rate up about a quarter and the Depth about 3/4. The Bias is very effective as well and will allow for tonal differences. No background noise or excessive volume drops that can happen on Modulation effects. Compact, powerful and a price for most players.
Reliability
:
8
This new series just feels good and looks like they have put some time into construction. Housing and all parts seem very sturdy. Very dependable thus far and does not have that "fragile" feel at all. Comes new with a one year warranty in place,so feeling pretty good about it.
I have to note that the battery placement is behind the back plate and that is a small hassle for battery players, but again this is designed for effects boards and likely most will use an Adaptor anyway.
Customer Support
:
9
Again, comes with a one year warranty and the US sellers have been very good about answering questions and generally seem excited about the product line. This is always huge in my purchasing decisions, as I want to be treated properly if/when I have a concern or question. So far, very good.
Overall Rating
:
9
This is great little Vibe from Moen. Sounds good at Overdriven or cleaner settings and very useful. I play mostly rock and hard blues and this surely fits the bill. Creates little space on an effects board but offers a pretty huge sound. Would for sure buy again and checking out others in the series as well.