Reverb Pedals

Reverb is an essential effect not just in the guitar world, but in music production as a whole. Guitar reverb pedals harness this sound and essentially emulate the natural echo you hear when playing music in a large space, where the reflections within the room create an audible trail. As you would expect, different room sizes and shapes can affect the tone and length of a reverb — meaning that there are loads of different types! Hall, Plate and Spring reverbs are the most common, the latter of which is popular among guitar players for its bright response and short decay. Some high-end reverb pedals even feature a real spring tank!

While there are a handful of analogue reverb pedals on the market, digital is largely the norm. A number of brands create their own reverb stompboxes, from the simple no-frills mini reverb pedals offered by the likes of Tone City and Landlord FX, to the versatile workstation-style units from Strymon, Eventide and Universal Audio. In short — there’s plenty of choice when it comes to reverb pedals!

If you’re eager to learn more, check out our Ultimate Guide to Reverb Pedals which goes into lots more detail.