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Guitar Pedals from Vahlbruch
Welcome to your ultimate guide to Vahlbruch's guitar pedals. This catalog serves as your starting point to explore and compare all pedals crafted by Vahlbruch. Designed for easy navigation, we hope you can quickly find detailed information on each pedal, including specifications, user reviews, and demo videos. Whether you're searching for the latest releases, seeking to expand your pedal collection, or exploring options for a specific sound, hopefully Stompbx can assist you in finding exactly what you need.
Chorus and Vibrato
6 PHI 4 Phaser
The Vahlbruch 6-PHI-4 Phaser is a boutique analog multi-stage phaser pedal designed to deliver a wide range of vintage and modern phasing sounds with precise control. Here are the technical specifications and features: \- Effect Type: Phaser \- Technology: Analog \- Special Features: MagTraB Foot Switch \- Mono / Stereo: Mono In, Mono Out \- Controls: Speed, Volume, Intensity \- Modes: 2 Modes (Toggle switch to select 4 or 6 stage phasing sounds) \- Switches: Stages \- Bypass Mode: True bypass \- Input Impedance: 1M Ohms \- Output Impedance: 100 Ohms \- Power Supply: 9 VDC, Center negative (External regulated 9V power supply required, not included) \- Power Consumption: 40 mA \- Battery powered: Does not run on Battery power \- Housing size: Standard \- Dimensions: 115mm x 70mm x 48mm \- Weight: 240g \- Country of Origin: Germany \- Handmade in Germany \- Suitable for Acoustic Guitar and Bass \- Boutique Effect The pedal features a unique Magnetic Transducer Button "MagTraB" switching technology, providing smooth and silent switching with an almost infinite number of switching cycles. It offers a carefully matched set of 4 or 6 new- old-stock 2N5952 transistors for deep and homogeneous modulation with low background noise. The "Speed" and "Intensity" knobs offer a wide range of phasing sounds, while the "Volume" control adjusts the output volume and can also boost the output. An LED indicates the modulation rate. The Vahlbruch 6-PHI-4 Phaser is known for its transparent and organic tone, expanding the tonal range into Univibe and Leslie territory. It is a versatile pedal suitable for various musical applications, providing precise control over phasing effects.
Chorus Effect Pedal
The Vahlbruch Chorus Effect Pedal is an analog, hand-built modulation effect pedal designed for versatile use. It features a unique circuit carefully designed around a new-old-stock MN3007 BBD-IC, providing authentic shimmering chorus and leslie-like sounds with modern low electronic background noise levels. The pedal is hand-trimmed to ensure a homogenous modulation curve, making it suitable for studio work and professional live performances. Key Features: \- Controls: "Speed," "Depth," and "Mix" \- LED Indicator: Constantly pulsating LED indicates the modulation rate \- Toggle Switch: Allows selection of "Chorus" or "Vibrato" (Kill dry) mode \- MagTraB Switching Technology: Integrates a magnet and sensor for smooth and silent switching \- Input Impedance: 1M Ohms \- Output Impedance: 220 Ohms \- Current Consumption: 50mA \- Power Requirement: External regulated 9V power supply (not included), polarity: positive@ring / negative@tip \- Dimensions: 115mm x 70mm x 48mm \- Weight: 240g \- Handmade in Germany The pedal's "Speed" regulates the modulation rate, "Depth" adjusts the depth of the modulation, and the "Mix" knob controls either the chorus intensity or vibrato volume. Additionally, the pedal does not alter the guitar signal phase, making it suitable for parallel effect loops and stereo setups. The Vahlbruch Chorus Effect Pedal is equipped with unique MagTraB switching technology, providing smooth and silent switching with almost infinite cycles. This technology also allows users to choose the power-up state of the pedal.
OptoTrem
The Vahlbruch OptoTrem is an analog tremolo effect pedal designed for versatile use in various musical genres. It offers authentic sine-wave 60's vintage tremolo sounds as well as modern square wave helicopter chop effects. The pedal's unique circuit is carefully designed around a photocell, ensuring very low noise and a deep, homogenous modulation curve. Key Features: \- Unique MagTraB switching technology for smooth and quiet operation \- Hand-selected photocells for precise modulation \- Controls: Speed, Volume, and Intensity \- Toggle switch to select between "hard" or "soft" modulation curve \- Constantly pulsating LED indicates the speed and depth of modulation \- Can also function as a clean boost with the "Intensity" control turned down \- True bypass Technical Specifications: \- Input impedance: 1M Ohms \- Output impedance: 220 Ohms \- Current consumption: 40mA \- Power supply: External regulated 9V power supply (not included), polarity: positive at ring / negative at tip \- Dimensions: 115mm x 70mm x 48mm \- Weight: 240g \- Handmade in Germany The Vahlbruch OptoTrem is a boutique effect pedal with a standard housing size, and it is designed and manufactured in Germany. It is an ideal choice for musicians seeking high-quality tremolo effects with precise control and low noise operation.
Delay
SpaceTime
The Vahlbruch SpaceTime is a handmade echo pedal that combines the advantages of analog and digital circuits in a unique way. It offers a warm and deep sounding delay pedal, easy to operate, and capable of creating beloved analog delay typical self-oscillations. The pedal features the following specifications: \- Unique MagTraB switching technology \- Internal switch for "true bypass" or "buffered bypass" \- Controls for Time, Repeats, and Mix-Level \- Tone-Switch for bright, mellow, and dark \- Analog dry path with a perfectly flat frequency response \- Low noise circuit design \- Maximum delay time of 660 ms \- Input impedance: 1M Ohms \- Output impedance: 1k Ohms \- Current consumption: 60mA \- Requires an external regulated 9V power supply (not included), polarity: positive@ring / negative@tip \- Dimensions: 115mm x 70mm x 48mm \- Weight: 240g \- Handmade in Germany The SpaceTime pedal is equipped with the unique "MagTraB" switching technology, which offers smooth and silent switching without mechanical switch clicks. Additionally, it allows users to choose if the pedal powers up in "on" or "bypass" state. The pedal also features an internal DIP-switch for state selection.
Spacetime 2
The Vahlbruch Spacetime 2 is a digital delay guitar effect pedal with the following technical specifications: \- Feature: Analog voiced Digital Delay \- Effect Type: Delay \- Technology: Digital \- Special Features: Verschleißfreier MagTraB Fußschalter (wear-free MagTraB footswitch) \- Mono / Stereo: Mono In, Mono Out \- Controls: Mix, Time, Repeats \- Modes: 3 Modes \- Switches: Bright/Mellow/Dark \- Bypass Mode: True bypass or buffered bypass \- Power supply: 9 VDC, Center negative \- Power Consumption: 60 mA \- Battery powered: Does not run on Battery power \- Housing size: Standard \- Dimensions (WxHxD): 70 x 48 x 114 mm \- Weight: 0.24 kg \- Also suitable for Acoustic Guitar and bass \- Boutique Effect \- Country of Origin: Germany The pedal is equipped with unique "MagTraB" switching technology, providing wear-free footswitch operation. It features controls for adjusting delay time, echo repeats, and mix-level, as well as a toggle switch for changing the treble content of the echoed signal. The pedal has an internal DIP-switch for selecting between true bypass or buffered bypass modes. It offers a delay time of up to 660 ms, with an input impedance of 1M Ohms and output impedance of 1k Ohms. The Spacetime 2 is handmade in Germany and is designed for guitar use.
Distortion
Jewel Drive
The Vahlbruch Jewel Drive is a 100% analog, hand-built two-channel overdrive effect pedal designed to deliver authentic tube overdriven amp sounds. It offers a wide range of sounds from lightly distorted to moderate crunch to overdrive, characterized by high transparency, wide dynamics, and touch sensitivity. The pedal is designed to react exceptionally well to the nuances of picking dynamics, preserving the inherent tone of the guitar and amp. Key features and specifications include: \- Controls for channel 1: DRIVE, TIMBRE, TREBLE, VOLUME \- Controls for channel 2: DRIVE+, VOLUME+ \- Additional foot-switchable and adjustable Gain and Volume Boost for solo work \- True Bypass switch for perfect signal transfer without tone loss \- Blue LED for on/off status indication \- Power options: 9V battery or external standard 9V power supply (ring +, tip -) \- Power consumption: approximately 20mA \- Large signal-to-noise ratio for low background noise, suitable for studio work and live performance \- Hand-made with high-quality components for high-end tone and long-term reliability \- Made in Germany The pedal's unique "Timbre" control influences dedicated electronic parameters inside the pedal, allowing adjustment of midrange spectrum, overtone structure, dynamic and frequency response with a single knob. This provides a personalized tone without the complexity of multiple switches and knobs. The Vahlbruch Jewel Drive is suitable for a wide range of use-cases, from studio work to professional live performances, and offers versatile functionality for guitarists seeking authentic tube amp overdrive tones.
Pipeline
The Vahlbruch Pipeline is a hand-made reverb pedal designed to reproduce the legendary spring reverb sound known from vintage tube amps. It combines the advantages of analog and digital signal processing, resulting in a warm, deep, and lush sounding reverb pedal. The pedal's technical specifications include: \- Reverb: Adjusts the reverb signal intensity \- Volume: Controls the pedal output volume from –∞ up to +7dB boost \- Springs toggle switch: Alters the number and length of the simulated springs (S(hort), M(edium), and L(ong)) \- Tone toggle switch: Changes the treble content of the reverb signal (N(eutral), B(right), D(ark)) \- Input impedance: 1MOhm \- Output impedance: 1kOhm \- Current consumption: 70mA \- Requires an external regulated 9V power supply (not included) \- Polarity: positive@ring / negative@tip \- Dimensions: 112mm x 70mm x 48mm \- Weight: 240g The pedal features MagTraB silent switching technology, ensuring smooth and silent operation without mechanical switch clicks. It also offers robust "true bypass" switching with an amber LED indicating the on/off status. The Pipeline pedal is hand-made using high-quality components for high-end tone and years of trouble-free operation.
Chorus Effect Pedal
The Vahlbruch Chorus Effect Pedal is an analog, hand-built modulation effect pedal designed for versatile use. It features a unique circuit carefully designed around a new-old-stock MN3007 BBD-IC, providing authentic shimmering chorus and leslie-like sounds with modern low electronic background noise levels. The pedal is hand-trimmed to ensure a homogenous modulation curve, making it suitable for studio work and professional live performances. Key Features: \- Controls: "Speed," "Depth," and "Mix" \- LED Indicator: Constantly pulsating LED indicates the modulation rate \- Toggle Switch: Allows selection of "Chorus" or "Vibrato" (Kill dry) mode \- MagTraB Switching Technology: Integrates a magnet and sensor for smooth and silent switching \- Input Impedance: 1M Ohms \- Output Impedance: 220 Ohms \- Current Consumption: 50mA \- Power Requirement: External regulated 9V power supply (not included), polarity: positive@ring / negative@tip \- Dimensions: 115mm x 70mm x 48mm \- Weight: 240g \- Handmade in Germany The pedal's "Speed" regulates the modulation rate, "Depth" adjusts the depth of the modulation, and the "Mix" knob controls either the chorus intensity or vibrato volume. Additionally, the pedal does not alter the guitar signal phase, making it suitable for parallel effect loops and stereo setups. The Vahlbruch Chorus Effect Pedal is equipped with unique MagTraB switching technology, providing smooth and silent switching with almost infinite cycles. This technology also allows users to choose the power-up state of the pedal.
Quantum Opto Compressor/Sustainer
The Vahlbruch Quantum Opto Compressor/Sustainer is a 100% analog pedal designed for studio-level compression and sustain. Its core features a photocell that generates musical optical compression, allowing the guitar to cut through the mix without losing transparency. The pedal offers switchable parallel compression, preserving attack and punchiness while adding sustain without tone coloration. Additionally, it includes a toggle switch for selecting classic serial compression mode. The pedal is equipped with unique "MagTraB" switching technology, featuring a magnet integrated into the button, allowing for smooth and silent switching without mechanical clicks. It also offers the option to power up in either "on" or "bypass" state, providing flexibility for user preference. Key specifications include: \- Optical compression using a photocell \- Toggle switch for selecting "Parallel" or classic "Serial" compression mode \- LED indicator for dynamic processing \- Internal switch for "true bypass" or "buffered bypass" \- Input impedance: 1M Ohms \- Output impedance: 100 Ohms \- Current consumption: 40mA \- Requires an external regulated 9V power supply (not included) \- Dimensions: 115mm x 70mm x 48mm \- Weight: 240g \- Handmade in Germany The pedal is also suitable for bass and acoustic guitar, making it a versatile option for various musical applications.
Kaluna
The Vahlbruch Kaluna is a high-quality overdrive/distortion pedal designed with a 250-Volt ECC83/12AX7 double triode tube circuit. The pedal's 100% analog circuitry is responsible for generating rich overtone content, overdrive transparency, percussive attack response, and complex compression, similar to boutique tube amplifiers when overdriven. Technical Specifications: \- Input impedance: 1.0M Ohm \- Output impedance: 100 Ohm \- Current draw: 500 mA at 9V \- Dimensions: 120mm x 100mm x 48mm \- Weight: 375 g \- Handmade in Germany \- Vahlbruch Magnetic Transducer Button Technologie (MagTraB) The pedal features a flexible active three-band tone control placed after the tube, allowing for a wide range of distortion characteristics from mild breakup sounds to creamy saturation. Its exceptionally open sound characteristic, high transparency, and wide dynamic range enable a direct and natural interaction with the player. The Vahlbruch Kaluna is equipped with the company's own MagTraB foot switch, featuring a magnet integrated into the switch's head, providing smooth and almost noiseless switching. The pedal's tube input stage ensures dynamic responsiveness, allowing for a wide range of distortion from light to rich crunch and creamy lead sounds. The pedal responds to even the slightest change in velocity and position of the guitar's volume pot. The Kaluna pedal is a dynamic marvel, offering an extremely organic, "catchy," and three-dimensional guitar sound without dominating the actual sound character of the guitar and/or the amplifier. The Vahlbruch Kaluna is suitable for various use-cases, including professional studio recording, live performances, and personal practice sessions.
OptoTrem
The Vahlbruch OptoTrem is an analog tremolo effect pedal designed for versatile use in various musical genres. It offers authentic sine-wave 60's vintage tremolo sounds as well as modern square wave helicopter chop effects. The pedal's unique circuit is carefully designed around a photocell, ensuring very low noise and a deep, homogenous modulation curve. Key Features: \- Unique MagTraB switching technology for smooth and quiet operation \- Hand-selected photocells for precise modulation \- Controls: Speed, Volume, and Intensity \- Toggle switch to select between "hard" or "soft" modulation curve \- Constantly pulsating LED indicates the speed and depth of modulation \- Can also function as a clean boost with the "Intensity" control turned down \- True bypass Technical Specifications: \- Input impedance: 1M Ohms \- Output impedance: 220 Ohms \- Current consumption: 40mA \- Power supply: External regulated 9V power supply (not included), polarity: positive at ring / negative at tip \- Dimensions: 115mm x 70mm x 48mm \- Weight: 240g \- Handmade in Germany The Vahlbruch OptoTrem is a boutique effect pedal with a standard housing size, and it is designed and manufactured in Germany. It is an ideal choice for musicians seeking high-quality tremolo effects with precise control and low noise operation.
Multi-Effect Pedals
Kaluna
The Vahlbruch Kaluna is a high-quality overdrive/distortion pedal designed with a 250-Volt ECC83/12AX7 double triode tube circuit. The pedal's 100% analog circuitry is responsible for generating rich overtone content, overdrive transparency, percussive attack response, and complex compression, similar to boutique tube amplifiers when overdriven. Technical Specifications: \- Input impedance: 1.0M Ohm \- Output impedance: 100 Ohm \- Current draw: 500 mA at 9V \- Dimensions: 120mm x 100mm x 48mm \- Weight: 375 g \- Handmade in Germany \- Vahlbruch Magnetic Transducer Button Technologie (MagTraB) The pedal features a flexible active three-band tone control placed after the tube, allowing for a wide range of distortion characteristics from mild breakup sounds to creamy saturation. Its exceptionally open sound characteristic, high transparency, and wide dynamic range enable a direct and natural interaction with the player. The Vahlbruch Kaluna is equipped with the company's own MagTraB foot switch, featuring a magnet integrated into the switch's head, providing smooth and almost noiseless switching. The pedal's tube input stage ensures dynamic responsiveness, allowing for a wide range of distortion from light to rich crunch and creamy lead sounds. The pedal responds to even the slightest change in velocity and position of the guitar's volume pot. The Kaluna pedal is a dynamic marvel, offering an extremely organic, "catchy," and three-dimensional guitar sound without dominating the actual sound character of the guitar and/or the amplifier. The Vahlbruch Kaluna is suitable for various use-cases, including professional studio recording, live performances, and personal practice sessions.
OptoTrem
The Vahlbruch OptoTrem is an analog tremolo effect pedal designed for versatile use in various musical genres. It offers authentic sine-wave 60's vintage tremolo sounds as well as modern square wave helicopter chop effects. The pedal's unique circuit is carefully designed around a photocell, ensuring very low noise and a deep, homogenous modulation curve. Key Features: \- Unique MagTraB switching technology for smooth and quiet operation \- Hand-selected photocells for precise modulation \- Controls: Speed, Volume, and Intensity \- Toggle switch to select between "hard" or "soft" modulation curve \- Constantly pulsating LED indicates the speed and depth of modulation \- Can also function as a clean boost with the "Intensity" control turned down \- True bypass Technical Specifications: \- Input impedance: 1M Ohms \- Output impedance: 220 Ohms \- Current consumption: 40mA \- Power supply: External regulated 9V power supply (not included), polarity: positive at ring / negative at tip \- Dimensions: 115mm x 70mm x 48mm \- Weight: 240g \- Handmade in Germany The Vahlbruch OptoTrem is a boutique effect pedal with a standard housing size, and it is designed and manufactured in Germany. It is an ideal choice for musicians seeking high-quality tremolo effects with precise control and low noise operation.
Phasers
6 PHI 4 Phaser
The Vahlbruch 6-PHI-4 Phaser is a boutique analog multi-stage phaser pedal designed to deliver a wide range of vintage and modern phasing sounds with precise control. Here are the technical specifications and features: \- Effect Type: Phaser \- Technology: Analog \- Special Features: MagTraB Foot Switch \- Mono / Stereo: Mono In, Mono Out \- Controls: Speed, Volume, Intensity \- Modes: 2 Modes (Toggle switch to select 4 or 6 stage phasing sounds) \- Switches: Stages \- Bypass Mode: True bypass \- Input Impedance: 1M Ohms \- Output Impedance: 100 Ohms \- Power Supply: 9 VDC, Center negative (External regulated 9V power supply required, not included) \- Power Consumption: 40 mA \- Battery powered: Does not run on Battery power \- Housing size: Standard \- Dimensions: 115mm x 70mm x 48mm \- Weight: 240g \- Country of Origin: Germany \- Handmade in Germany \- Suitable for Acoustic Guitar and Bass \- Boutique Effect The pedal features a unique Magnetic Transducer Button "MagTraB" switching technology, providing smooth and silent switching with an almost infinite number of switching cycles. It offers a carefully matched set of 4 or 6 new- old-stock 2N5952 transistors for deep and homogeneous modulation with low background noise. The "Speed" and "Intensity" knobs offer a wide range of phasing sounds, while the "Volume" control adjusts the output volume and can also boost the output. An LED indicates the modulation rate. The Vahlbruch 6-PHI-4 Phaser is known for its transparent and organic tone, expanding the tonal range into Univibe and Leslie territory. It is a versatile pedal suitable for various musical applications, providing precise control over phasing effects.
Chorus Effect Pedal
The Vahlbruch Chorus Effect Pedal is an analog, hand-built modulation effect pedal designed for versatile use. It features a unique circuit carefully designed around a new-old-stock MN3007 BBD-IC, providing authentic shimmering chorus and leslie-like sounds with modern low electronic background noise levels. The pedal is hand-trimmed to ensure a homogenous modulation curve, making it suitable for studio work and professional live performances. Key Features: \- Controls: "Speed," "Depth," and "Mix" \- LED Indicator: Constantly pulsating LED indicates the modulation rate \- Toggle Switch: Allows selection of "Chorus" or "Vibrato" (Kill dry) mode \- MagTraB Switching Technology: Integrates a magnet and sensor for smooth and silent switching \- Input Impedance: 1M Ohms \- Output Impedance: 220 Ohms \- Current Consumption: 50mA \- Power Requirement: External regulated 9V power supply (not included), polarity: positive@ring / negative@tip \- Dimensions: 115mm x 70mm x 48mm \- Weight: 240g \- Handmade in Germany The pedal's "Speed" regulates the modulation rate, "Depth" adjusts the depth of the modulation, and the "Mix" knob controls either the chorus intensity or vibrato volume. Additionally, the pedal does not alter the guitar signal phase, making it suitable for parallel effect loops and stereo setups. The Vahlbruch Chorus Effect Pedal is equipped with unique MagTraB switching technology, providing smooth and silent switching with almost infinite cycles. This technology also allows users to choose the power-up state of the pedal.