Surfy Industries: SURFYBEAR REVERB - CLASSIC | METAL | COMPACT

[@OzziePete1]

Ha ha, this is THE video that Jaguar was waiting for!

[@thecaveofthedead]

This is the only serious alternative to a Fender tube reverb tank. The FET transistors replicate the tube response and make the unit far more rugged and reliable (and cheaper) too. If you want that true drip, this is it.

[@csb65536]

The Victoria has the Reverberato it is tube driven, but also has the tremelo. Very expensive. There are others out there making tube driven stand alone reverb units as well. However this on come in at an affordable price point.

[@jamesonwilliams]

As someone who just bought a Johnny Marr Jaguar and is trying to figure out which Surfybear unit to get - let me tell you. THIS IS THE VIDEO. Thank you!

[@pyramydseven]

Biggest smile and most fun had during your demos I see.

[@davidoof1826]

I LOVE my Metal. It’s the most enjoyable effect I’ve owned in 25 years of playing. If I was in a purist retro surf band I’d have got the Classic as it looks cool, but the true bypass and lighter weight made the Metal more flexible. Also love the volume knob to allow balancing the perceived volume when the effect is engaged-every reverb and delay should have this.

[@laurentrambour4694]

Another great and interesting review signed Brett (will buy the Surfybear Metal now) ; thank you very much for your excellent work (a French fan).

[@christopherrusch]

this is truly a fantastic demo. thank you for this. i’m definitely looking at the compact but i like how wild the other ones get

[@drasp]

Fantastic!!! Great video, as always, and the Classic is at the top of my GAS list!!! Thanks Brett.

[@KipCount]

This really is the video I've been waiting for. Bought a Compact a few weeks ago, but I definitely also want to get the Metal and compare them for myself. The Metal might be a better fit for me, though the Compact is an absolutely brilliant design and implementation. Thanks Brett!

[@alafenetre81]

Did you compare the Metal and the Compact? Seems to me here that the Metal is even more better sounding.

[@boynamedlen]

I need one of these in my life asap! Hard to choose which one, though. Metal supposedly sounds a bit fuller and is a bit cheaper at Thomann where I usually order, Compact has a bit more flexibilty with the 2 mixer controls. Size isn't really a factor since I don't gig, I'll most likely keep it off my board anyway. Sounds like I might as well go for the big boy. Pretty sure every other spring/drippy reverb will feel like a compromise compared to the Surfybears.

[@greenvelvet]

You have a VERY tasteful guitar playing style. Love it. If that ending jam was a single, I'd buy it.

[@pandanustrees]

Yessss 🤤 he plays beautifully

[@sharp9music98]

Another great demo Brett! 🍻🎸🤘🏻

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Beautiful guitar. . Love that pale lemon.

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

Sounds really cool. Thanks for the demo.... Cheers mate.

[@guitareattic]

I had the opportunity to test the compact one a few days ago. Still amazed by the authenticity of the sound ! I don’t fell it with my Golden Reverberator and Flint. It seems nothing beats a real spring.

[@musicmann1967]

This sounds magnificent! I just bought a new iMac yesterday, so it will have to wait! But this most definitely goes on my list. Just fantastic tones that I would definitely use. Thanks Bergs! (Burgs?) I always forget!! haha

[@kevinjohnbetts]

Sounds great! It would be no use to me but for someone who needs that kind of big spring reverb tone it would be perfect.

[@drewbarries]

I didn’t understand why having a separate mix control is useful, how is it different than just using the main mix?

[@sniffrat3646]

Really nice sound. Really nice playing

[@snörre23]

Is it true that it can only do drip and not a subtle, warm reverb without the drip attack, if you want to use it in front of a tweed amp but are not into surf sound.

[@accurtis2763]

I thought I was all set on the Compact but now the Metal might have me...

[@KipCount]

I JUST bought a Compact, and I adore it, but I kinda also want the Classic... am I nuts?!

[@accurtis2763]

@@KipCount Not at all. Half the reason I'm afraid to buy one is because I will then to be too curious about the others. Do you find the Compact to have enough depth for your uses?

[@KipCount]

@@accurtis2763 The indecision over models is what's made me hesitate so long as well. I can't state boldly enough how much I like the Compact, but at the same time, I'm craving something that I just can't put my finger on. I ordered a Metal version as well and should have it in a couple days. I need to compare for myself. I do think Brett highlighted the differences here though. To be fair, his first playthrough on the Compact, his Mixer setting was relatively low, and given the decreased depth inherent to the Compact, it sounded way less impressive after hearing the Classic and Metal before it. Once Brett dialed things up a bit on the Compact, you heard more of what it can do. But even at the higher settings, it's not that cavernous, bombastic thing you get out of the larger tank versions. Again, the Compact is brilliant, and it's crazy versatile. For a subtle to not-so-subtle multi-style reverb, the Compact rules. The dual mixer setting is crazy useful. I do find the Compact Decay control to not be as useful as I thought. In general, I keep it all the way up. And the Decay control doesn't really do anything at all until you stop playing. It's just a gate (a very smooth gate though). But as long as you are playing, you're getting the full decay/sustain. If you're doing choppy percussive playing, and turn the decay control down, you'll get the benefits of the gate. In any case, I can't wait to get the Metal here so I can compare.

[@accurtis2763]

@@KipCount I'm staying tuned to see what you think. Your take on the Decay control helps as well, since it's one factor I'm taking into account in this decision. Thank you. 🙏

[@KipCount]

@@accurtis2763 I'll try to remember to post back here about my thoughts. Don't think I mentioned about my usage and other gear. I'm using this "primarily" for surf stuff, but no strictly traditional 60s surf. I like modern stuff, and stuff like is also a little punk in heritage. I also use a lot of other pedals when I'm NOT playing surf music, so the true bypass pedals really are the only practical models for me, unless I want to be unplugging and replugging things all the time, which I don't. The Compact really does excel at being an all around reverb, and works great with my other pedals. My hope is the Metal version can be as versatile as the Compact when dialing back the Tone and Dwell. I don't see why it wouldn't be. We shall see!

[@evenstephen2000]

I’d just like one for the studio, not necessarily for my pedal board because I don’t always use spring-type reverb…but perfect for recording.

[@PJL10100]

Bloody brilliant!!

[@shckltnebay]

Any real sound diff from the Metal to the Classic?

[@samuel.langhorne.clemens]

Great vid! Would love to hear a comparison with a Fender tube-driven reverb unit.

[@LysanderLH]

And how about with a strat in bridge position?

[@JamesCorbettMusic5000]

Any with XLR for mic use?

[@bristlefist]

Is that an actual song you're playing at 4:36 is are you just improvising? Great riff!

[@BrettKingman]

I just make stuff up on the fly, so improvising, yes. It could well be someone else's riff, though - I often conjur things up from the back of my mind when demoing. Cheers.

[@bristlefist]

@@BrettKingman Thanks appreciate the reply

[@solomonwaigani4512]

Fabulous outro! Where can I buy the album? 😀🎸🏄‍♂️

[@ajaxlepinski3285]

LOVE YOUR VIDS!!!!!

[@diondost7041]

I'm seriously interested in the metal version. the only thing I can't seem to find out anywhere, is if you can "crash" it by stomping your foot on the unit, like kicking an original fender tank.

[@Jackrish04]

Dion Dost hey look for 60 cycle hum he does all that stuff

[@diondost7041]

Jack Hunter I saw! I actually got an answer out of him. Thanks for the tip.

[@SurfyIndustries]

Yes they can crash!

[@pandanustrees]

@@diondost7041 how do you get the crash??

[@rickthomas393]

Kick, or stomp, gently, or not!

[@noise4870]

Please, what is the song at the end of the video? From 7´40 "

[@TheMyndsurfer]

I have the Surfy Bear Classic. Awesome. Just wondering, is the Surfydrip switch an On/Off switch as well making the Classic true bypass?

[@shckltnebay]

No

[@danielcarter3928]

i feel like the metal sounded way better than the compact

[@mishiknezevic5102]

✔️

[@gp85hkg]

Cowabunga...

[@kingorbit]

I have been considering one of these for a while. sound good but they seem a bit pricey. Reverb tanks are cheap, MOSFETs are cheap , 12V power supplies are cheap.$450 for a classic? I just bought a new Fender blues Jr tube amp for $599.

[@jonathansavell1832]

They used to sell a kit with the board and components for about $44. I built one total cost less than $100, though it's in an ugly toolbox. It doesn't sound as good as the Milkman $1100 tube unit demoed I think by 60 Cycle Hum.

[@AndreaAustoni]

@@jonathansavell1832 Is the kit the same as the SurfyBear Classic? Cause that one is as close to a real tube tank as I've ever heard. At least with the kit you could buy high quality pots and switches and keep them off the PCB.

[@elwrongo]

The compact seems a bit wimpy

[@toddlogan9023]

Didn’t play all three at once, so it doesn’t count…

[@TheBossTides]

Sounds a bit harsh compared to the real deal. Just sayin'

[@lorenzosurferjoe]

Generally is exactly the opposite, the SurfyBear is a bit darker. Maybe the Metal big one is a tiny bit brighter. I think the harsh sound comes from his amp configuration.

[@ushnicyuvnikof2748]

Gota love an effects pedal that also doubles as a pedal board while providing a useless effect as every amp since Jesus has it built in.

[@funhousebaby3104]

I'll humour you. Can you tell me an amp that has reverb that sounds the same as this?

[@ushnicyuvnikof2748]

@Fun House Baby It's just a Fender style spring reverb, even Surfy Bear Industries say so, quote " the Fender®-style spring reverb, has been finally revisited ". Fender spring reverb is just basic spring reverb, infact people upgrade the tanks all the time to make them sound better, Vox, Marshall and boutique brands can all run these upgraded tanks. It's just a spring reverb mate... Yea it's a big nice one but rack mounted spring reverb also exist. It's not all you're making it out to be. It's not the moon on a stick, it's not the 3rd coming of Christ - it's just a massive pedal that happens to have sweet drip. Stop trying it mate, just because you own one. It also doubles up as a weapon to fight off home invaders - oh what a slab.

[@funhousebaby3104]

@@ushnicyuvnikof2748 Mate I was genuinely interested, if you aren't big into reverb who cares so I don't blame you. I don't own one of these. My Fender Vibrolux has incredible reverb, but this has an extra 30%. Like you say dedicated tank/rack mounted units exist and are worth it considering the dedicated controls you don't get on an amp. But in my experience man, they mostly sound like shit. Whether it be old units/racks. The tanks are certainly different compared to the tanks in amps, mostly because of the extra gain stages and controls. PLUS they double up as weapons, so don't turn up to my gaff dissing reverb, or I'll hit you with it in a psych rock mushroom haze and put sideburns on your ankles 😉

[@eranswisa]

Better to aave some $$ buy the real deal tube analog reverb 60s