Top 7 Best Reverb Pedals ft EarthQuaker, EHX, Strymon & More...

Dagan tries to answer the age old question of which is the best reverb pedal? We've managed to narrow it down to our top 7 reverb pedals for this shootout and we made sure to pick a wide array of guitar pedals, just to cover all the bases.
We've got the classic reverbs down with the Marshall Reflector, Boss RV-6 and FRV-1 '63 while on the other end of the spectrum we have the show pieces, in the form of the EHX Holy Grail and EarthQuaker Devices Transmisser and Avalanche Run.
Although we cant decide for you, we hope this video will give you an insight into the glorious world of reverb, enjoy!
00:00 7 Best Reverb Pedals
00:24 EarthQuaker Devices Transmisser: www.pmtonline.co.uk/earthquak...
04:11 Boss Fender 63' : www.pmtonline.co.uk/boss-fend...
06:33 EHX Holy Grail: www.pmtonline.co.uk/electro-h...
10:53 Marshall Reflector: www.pmtonline.co.uk/marshall-...
16:07 Boss RV-6: www.pmtonline.co.uk/boss-rv6-...
21:43 Strymon Blue Sky: www.pmtonline.co.uk/strymon-b...
26:34 EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run: www.pmtonline.co.uk/earthquak...
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[@nuitnoire8627]

Videos that show how reverb pedals react with overdrive are so rare, thank you so much!

[@michaelcraig9449]

Yes that needs to be shown and explained better.

[@JayWilson585]

One of the best, unbiased reviews I’ve seen. Thanks a lot! Now I can make my choice on purchasing ツ

[@thecommentor1508]

These types of reviews are the best, ones that seem more like informal chatting with a knowledgeable friend. As opposed to all those reviews where people quite literally just read the company’s product specifications out loud and don’t offer any real insight into, even if it’s just personal taste

[@burrencrawler]

i can sit around and listen to this, no geeky voice, just down to business, very pleasant, got to the end....well done

[@patrickcarroll1754]

Going crazy on the Mayer! Beautiful.

[@Fearalyze]

I love that old and beat up looking kramer guitar

[@zack100dogs]

Grim it’s just a copy of Jason Becker’s Carvin guitar and you need to hear him play it.

[@ManuelBlackmore]

This is one of the best review of pedals that i've seen in a long time, it helped me a lot, and this dude it's funny xD, he makes me remind of Russell Brand

[@shmajent]

Manuel Baltazar I’m responding three years later, as this is my first watch, yet you stole my sentiment exactly. Great video, and great comment.

[@PureRiff]

The Holy Grail still blows my mind, absolutely love it.

[@iamalex1990]

I see you're a John Mayer fan! I heard Slow Dancing in a Burning Room, Helpless, and Heart of Life in there. Good review, man!

[@justsomething89]

boi, hits me with that john mayer slow dancing in a burning room 4:19

[@andrewbendahan1379]

The videos with Dagan are my favorite ones!

[@drezden5808]

The avalanche run sounds the best and is the most versatile in my opinion, you can do so much with it it's ridiculous. Definitely great if you're looking to experiment and get some unique tones

[@theslayerofgoblins849]

Loved the interpretation of "ain't talkn bout love" ...short as it was.

[@jimjiminy76]

Great demo! A few other reverb pedals I like are... Context by Red Panda Dark Star by Old Blood Noise Endeavors

[@SteveAtkinsonFineArt]

You're great Dagan. You can even make A-kron Ohio sound like an exotic place... it ain't, but you make it sound so.

[@MrRonDear]

I’ve never heard anyone use the Holy Grail flerb setting where it sounded nice until now. In fact most people say it’s horrible but after your demonstration I beg the differ. Way to go bro..

[@everlymurdoc2327]

7:12 - when lockdown is finally over and you can go back to smooth talkin' the ladies in the club again.

[@lewiscarson3086]

underrated comment

[@IRONxEWOK]

This guy is like Jack Sparrow if he picked up a guitar and a time machine, instead of a bottle of rum.

[@TheSoundofForgetting]

😂😂🤟 Right

[@pedrotoledo2414]

Have you seen John Travolta in Battlefield Earth?

[@TomPark1986]

The holy grail is impressive. Might have to add it to my reverb collection.

[@nathandelamora7107]

damn bro that last part had me shook. You’re mad talented🙌🏼

[@Dartheomus]

First time I've seen scalloping on the lower frets like that. That seems really smart!

[@muhm00d]

very good demo i agree yes, and the dude does the best to make it not only informative :)

[@pauldsheppard126]

Love the fact he played the riff to give in to me by slash/micheal jackson during the avalanche run demo.. definitely my favourite that one.

[@flyjohnson711]

And one more thing. If you love the first Verve album-Avalanche Run nails it -the sonic fidelity is on another level

[@michaelgibson4863]

Now that’s golden information!

[@MecchaKakkoi]

Yeah that's a cool Kramer. Nice review, too :) My fav was the fender.

[@dixondarling]

i dig that John Mayer “Victoria” deep cut!

[@goldenultra]

I liked the purple rain bit, just wanted that to go on for the rest of the video. All the pedals are great but just do a few things.

[@tobiaskennelly1259]

great video, Thanks :) Helps a lot

[@paulhanley4130]

I’m guessing Flerb on the holy grail pedal is Flanger/reverb hence the name

[@MK-tj5bf]

Purple Rain was amazing and very emotional!

[@I_am-that_guy]

Killer review and watch out for that swell in your pants hahaha! Hard to choose from all these pedals. The OCD perfect pitch guy in me thinks the 3 high strings sounded a little flat.

[@andrewgildon2224]

I can’t believe rv7 pedal never gets no love that pedal is outstanding

[@soulscollector81]

Boss definitely has it's standard as it is one of the pioneer maker in the industry and being affordable . But with vast competitions from the market with modern tones and easily dial in, it is just not getting that much attention in the social media, but weirdly, i still see a lot of stores carrying them( new stocks) and not so much throw out in the used market. My wild guess is a lot of people still buying them.

[@jonkbaby]

Ha, entertaining as well as informative. Thanks!

[@derekhand7904]

Iv never been a fan of Kramer guitars but that one looks sick

[@joshjenkinson1929]

The holy grail is so good I prefer it over the natural valve driven reverb on my two rock amp!

[@anthonyfesta1224]

I recently got the SLÖ Multi textured Reverb pedal from Walrus Audio. Super nice.

[@DreidMusicalX]

Who made a Kramer guitar from moms cutting board?

[@peacefulwaters222]

Note to my future self: GET THE AVALANCHE RUN!! Also the reverse reverb effect on the Marshall Reflector is awesome

[@JHKNVY02]

These videos are the freaking best! Keep it up.

[@ottson]

Dagan was born for this kind of guitar gear demos

[@TheRoguetrooper21]

Great Video, think i like the holy grail pedal and I love that guitar where can i get one ?

[@funkyfurballs1078]

My favorites: Meris Mercury 7 Flux Effects Liquid Ambience DigiTech Polara

[@Lalairu]

I wish they added that wonderful 63 reverb to the marine layer.

[@fantasticflyingfrogs]

Good video... It's Ak (as in Back) and Run, Akron.

[@flyjohnson711]

The Earthquaker pedals are without question the best ones here. Not even close IMO Strymon Big Sky and El Cap and Flint are only other rivals. Avalanche Run is a badass

[@f0t0]

Is it me or does the Marshall signal sound like it's being clipped? I used to own one but sold it because i thought it made the guitar (Strat via Bassman 59 RI) seem a little gutless. Hearing it here, I kind of get the same impression.

[@95thefish]

slow dancing in a burning room gets me everytime

[@RobertLongM]

LOL you knew to do Purple Rain on Flerb Thank you… i think i will go with Grail. . Although that Avalanche is nice

[@blakeburdette7171]

I think I need a Holy Grail, for my Orange Tiny Terror.

[@valendis]

Did you end up buying it? I'm considering getting it for my Rocker 15 ^^

[@dorsmap]

More videos from this guy hes great

[@z1xy273]

Hey, what's the guitar model? Lovely!

[@sea-saw2654]

Seems to be playing an old pub table..if that’s from the queens head in digbeth it might say dave was here 84 on the back..very nice tho.

[@qrtdaprince]

how can you show /suggest the Boss FRV1 without show off some surf sound ? that's why they made it !

[@eddiemckenzie5306]

love on the weekend.... whohooo

[@nurk_barry]

I want all of these, but god dang the fender frv-1 is $250, it uses COSM modeling, which my boss ME-25 also has, and it has the reverb built in. Either way, that all natural Kramer is sick.

[@NickSchneiderChannel]

A-KRON!!!!??? lolol Dagan, nice attempt! AH-KREN

[@raptorbirds]

This guy is a frikkin legend XD

[@mattgilbert7347]

The Marshall is underrated. I like their Echohead as well.

[@drewg3087]

Ya I was shocked how good it sounded.

[@JMLRecording]

best pedals Ive seen like these are the Colors pedal from Finch. So freaking cool @

[@3badthebad]

Screw the pedals, what guitar is that? 😍

[@danilsports9107]

can someone name me the song from 0:09-0:20 ??? pls i cant find anything

[@devondenneen361]

lol that happened to me with my watch and I didn't know what it was! 6:06

[@shaunm1983]

Polara is a pretty great reverb pedal too, it's kicked by Boss off the board

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Those Reverbs are " Supposedly " Lexicon Reverbs - which are some of the Best Ever Created. I had a Rack Lexicon MPX-1 and it Destroyed ( both ) my Roland & Yamaha ( equally expensive ) Rack Reverb Units in the Recording Studio. This was a Great Job with the Review - but the BUZZING from that Guitar would make me Nuts. I like Every Note to Ring True.

[@funkyfurballs1078]

Polara has the best Spring verb, by far!

[@alrightcomeonletsgo]

I literally just replaced my Boss '63 Fender Reverb with my Polara a couple of hours ago, holy shit.

[@BROMUSIC33]

Didn’t know how much of a John Mayer fan he is!!

[@hawg427]

I know they don't produce it anymore but the Hardwire RV-7 has to be one of the top Reverb pedals out there. Lexicon processors, come on guys.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

I do Agree on Lexicon. I have used several of their Rack Units in my home studio PCM80 & MPX-1. Nothing like em.

[@funkyfurballs1078]

That's why you buy a used Polara from Reverb... save $$$!

[@niasboiii]

Currently comparing Holy Grail Neo, Digitech Polara, Boss RV5, Hardwire RV-7. I am looking for something really simple. Something that gives some space. What to look for. Room? Plate? Hall? +hawg427

[@RaphaelGLEsguerra]

Bro hit me with Purple Rain when he turned Flerb on 😭

[@ernestbuckley8671]

Strymon just has a more natural reverb sound to my ears and so many modes and tweaks just make it the best of this group. The Avalanche was surprisingly good. The rest are meh... not sure how a reverb pedal does not have stereo outputs... makes no sense.

[@roba1899]

Kramer's version of my N4 :)

[@Har.shal_09]

This man is huge

[@logananglin2074]

17:19 sounds like a worship song, but I can't remember it's name. It's exactly the same except for the last chord.

[@dchristiankyle]

10000 reasons - matt redman I think

[@benmatthias7188]

hold back the river- james bay

[@CMHobbies]

King of My Heart

[@eeyoreboygames8060]

Jimi Hendrix - hey joe

[@jeremybrown1578]

@@eeyoreboygames8060 HHAHA

[@Dawnseeker]

I googled best reverb pedals hoping this channel would have one. Thank you’! I’m from Ohio… lol it’s pronounce Ack-rin

[@TheFarout69]

Reverb is a tough sell. The output buffer should be wicked unless you got a fancy extra one or two after it.. The Hardwire Reverb buffed the best so far, really, in my limited selection.... At least as good as the Strymon and Seymour Duncan stuff. The EQD Avalanche , sounded amazing but output buffering was week. (Love it though!) - Had to pull it. But I will keep it! . Seriously, It's the last thing, , Reveerrrbbbb, , - Get the one that will *quality bufferize the hell out of your paddle signal, , Rev, On OR Off. - Or, just short cable that shit. to the rig. *&^(#(@^& , Yaarrr.

[@SirEnVo]

Is the Reflector good considering how cheap it is? I've got the money to buy a decent pedal (around £100 budget) but if this good enough i'll get it. The fender boss one sounds great also

[@PMTVUK]

Well, it all comes down to personal preference really, Bayley. But we definitely think its one of the best reverb pedals around today. I'd suggest trying one out for yourself. -Lee

[@dnipllr4057]

I just bought the boss rv6, but after this video, the Marshall seems even better. Holy grail sounds beautiful but has not enough controls for my taste. You won't go wrong with any of these 3 pedals, I'm sure. You can always take it back to the store or.resell.

[@anthonyhernandez3879]

A lil late to the vid lol. But if anyone can help me by telling me what song is being played at 30:20 on the avalanche run

[@ethandoesguitar1019]

What drive pedal is he using? Anyone know?

[@TheJoeDev]

29:33 - This moment was when I hit the like button 😂

[@BranDamBlagg]

Nice video

[@colinbell6461]

where did you get that guitar from?

[@gameslappers]

Is he really big or is that guitar tiny. Or is it a perspective trick like with LOTR.

[@tvoboril25]

Which Kramer model is that? I need it.

[@jedarroyo8157]

Hello! what was the song played while testing the Boss FRV-1? Thanks! edit: the first song he played for the boss frv-1

[@alexx2389]

John Mayer Dancing in a slow burning room

[@Nimbushaze]

He said “there’s a swelling in my pants I’ll tell you that” 😂😂😂

[@JakeNolen]

0:28 when you achieve climax

[@marcostestandopedal7166]

what's the song? 11:10

[@kitaro2194]

What is the amp used in this video?

[@victorjbarker]

I love that guitar

[@hball6695]

ACK'-RUN like Mac'-Run. A hotbed of hardcore Punk in the 80's in the U.S. and birthplace of Chrissie Hynde. need I say more?

[@TomPark1986]

No MXR reverb?

[@panic_chords]

Gotta get an Avalanche Run.

[@seansalis4101]

I’m stuck between the holy grail and the boss fender reverb 63, someone please help, which should I get?

[@alexisbetterful]

EHX has true bypass, the boss pedal I don't think it has it. might not be a deal breaker for you though

[@TheSecondNature]

where is the Shift Line A+ Astronaut v.2???? come one guys

[@lawrencevaughan5373]

Leonardo Mirenda YES. it’s amazing for the price.

[@dagoelius]

Sold my Bigsky for the Flux Liquid Reverb.

[@jeffreyboniface1226]

What model of Kramer is that?

[@mrgrinch4302]

Which exact guitar is that?

[@gabihakler868]

What is this guitar. Its so beautifull

[@HilmanXSetiawan]

How about Hall Of Fame pedal & Polara pedal?

[@stephencholette947]

Lemmy used a Strymon, it was a huge part of his tone.

[@debabratasikder9448]

What is the guitar model?

[@okay_be_young]

Can't decide between the Earthquake and the Holy Grail! Any opinions?

[@tommyarmour68]

So what do people think of the best reverb pedal in the video?