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The Shin-Ei Original Uni-Vibe is a legendary phase shifter effect pedal designed by audio engineer Fumio Mieda. Introduced in the 1960s, it was originally marketed as the Vibra-Chorus by Japanese company Shin-ei (then known as Honey). The pedal was designed to mimic the sound of radio signals from Russia undergoing atmospheric modulation, creating a unique chorus and vibrato effect for electric organ or guitar.

The original Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe features a distinctive metal hood with a mirror-like interior, an incandescent bulb, and four Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs). This unique arrangement is believed to be essential for producing the pedal’s signature sound. The pedal also has an external speed control foot pedal, allowing for precise control over the effect.

The Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe has been widely used by many famous guitarists, including Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, and Eric Clapton, to name a few. Its thick, rich “chorus” effect has become a staple in classic rock music. While many companies have copied the Uni-Vibe's design, many players agree that there’s no substitute for the original.

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Uni-Vibe

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Über vierzig Jahre nachdem das originale VOX Wah den Sound der Rockmusik für immer veränderte, erlebt das V846 als V846-HW Hand-Wired Wah-Pedal eine Renaissance. Sein klassischer Sound ist unbestreitbar, doch das V846-HW wurde nicht entwickelt, um die Geschichte der Vergangenheit zu wiederholen, sondern um in der Zukunft neue Kapitel zu schreiben. Wie der Name schon sagt, verfügt das V846 Hand Wired über eine handverdrahtete Turret-Board-Konstruktion. Doch VOX hat es hier nicht belassen. Jede Komponente, einschließlich der Induktoren, Widerstände, Kondensatoren und des Potentiometers, wurde sorgfältig im Hinblick auf erstklassige Wiedergabetreue und Klang ausgewählt. Das Originaldesign wurde sogar um einen tonerhaltenden True Bypass erweitert. Das Gehäuse aus Druckguss besticht durch eine sandgestrahlte Oberfläche mit Krepp-Finish. Das V846-HW ist eine perfekte Kombination aus der weltberühmten Technologie von VOX mit klassischen und doch modernen Spezifikationen und übertrifft jedes bisherige Wah-Wah-Pedale der Geschichte, indem es den reinsten Klang liefert.

Over forty years after the original VOX Wah forever changed the sound of rock music, the V846 has been reborn as the V846-HW Hand-Wired Wah Wah Pedal. While its classic tone is undeniable, the V846-HW was not created to simply repeat the history of the past, but to write new chapters in the future. As its name implies, the V846 Hand Wired boasts hand-wired turret board construction. But VOX didn’t stop there. Every component, including the inductors, resistors, capacitors, and the potentiometer has been carefully selected for premium fidelity and tone. In fact, a tone-preserving true bypass has been added to the original design. Outside, the die-cast body features a sandblasted exterior with crepe finish. The V846-HW is a perfect combination of VOX’s world-famous technology, with classical yet modern specifications, surpassing any previous Wah Wah pedal in history by delivering the purest sound.

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Für 9-14 FX-Pedale, 2 MOD-Slots - **722 x 236 mm / 28.43" x 9.29"** - erhältlich mit Gig Bag oder Flight Case

For 9 - 14 FX pedals, 2 MOD slots - **722 x 236 mm / 28.43" x 9.29"** - available with Gig Bag or Flight Case

Designed by electronic guru Lee Jackson, the B1G 1 Gain Booster was engineered to be a high fidelity, studio quality gain boost ( It features +32db of clean headroom!) without adding or detracting anything from the original signal. It is in effect, an analog pre-amp on par with vintage and modern recording studio channel strips with some extra added "love".

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Shin-Ei Vibe-2: This pedal is built to deliver the classic "Vibe" sound, featuring two speed controls operated by a front panel foot switch. It allows users to switch between True-Bypass switching and the original Uni-Vibe's Preamp mode. The pedal is powered by a 24V DC power supply and is known for its high-quality construction and attention to detail.

The Vibe-2 is smaller and more pedalboard-friendly compared to its predecessors, making it a suitable choice for guitarists with limited pedalboard space.

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