Members djfu Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 This is a strict, one-or-the-other situation. RV-3: I like the 2000ms delay (this is for a small board with only a DD3 for delay), simultaneous delay/reverb, and the bare bones reverb models. However, I've heard bad things about a volume drop upon activation, and they're harder to find. RV-5: I like the modulation, but is that enough to offset the stupid gate and lousy spring models? Lastly, no Verbzilla for me, please; I've played it, and the models are more natural, but natural's not really what I'm after. I like the obvious, cookie-cutter, "this is reverb" sounds of the Boss reverbs. Thanks, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MathiasWilliam Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 RV-3, End Thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willburford Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 However, I've heard bad things about a volume drop upon activation, and they're harder to find. It's only a volume drop if you turn the rev level up too much... It's kind of like a blend control. And it completely disengages the signal for a split second when you engage it if that bothers you. If those things don't then RV-3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thatmullingskid Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 rv-3 love it, but hate the rv-5.... but then I like the verbzilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djfu Posted November 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 Nice - thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members homestar_kevin Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 yeah definetly rv3 I love mine soooooo muchhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MathiasWilliam Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 yeah definetly rv3I love mine soooooo muchhhhhh me too:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djfu Posted November 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 So I guess ebay is the only place to find them? I knew they were discontinued, and prices had risen, but...for these numbers, I might as well try and find a new one in a dusty display case somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MathiasWilliam Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 So I guess ebay is the only place to find them? I knew they were discontinued, and prices had risen, but...for these numbers, I might as well try and find a new one in a dusty display case somewhere. Try ebay, i think there is always quite a few on there, new(ish) ones too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members redduc Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 RV-3 also. Cool little pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members king-albert Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 The RV-3 pummels the RV-5 every day of it's miserable metal life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rossowj Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 someone sell me their RV-3 plz anyone know where i can pick one up online, other than ebay and craigslist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 someone sell me their RV-3 plz anyone know where i can pick one up online, other than ebay and craigslist? What are you hoping to spend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amaleelake Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 I suppose it is redundant at this point, but I like to plug this pedal whenever I can so........RV3!!! for sure.Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 RV-3 without a shadow of doubt.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rossowj Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 What are you hoping to spend? They've been going for like 120-150 on ebay, so...in that range, hopefully on the lower side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orangesix Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 ive been looking for either one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MathiasWilliam Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 They've been going for like 120-150 on ebay, so...in that range, hopefully on the lower side There are ones cheaper than that on ebay at the moment, just keep looking around, i paid $112 for mine, so you should be able to get one around that maybe even cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members freaksho Posted January 3, 2008 Members Share Posted January 3, 2008 i'd like to resurrect this thread as i just got an RV-5 in a guitar trade and i'm wondering if i should dump it and get an RV-3, or even RV-2. i've never used pedal reverb before and i think i may be hearing a harshness in the RV-5, even with the tone knob all the way down. and the different modes aren't really all THAT different. but i do like the modulation effect. and to the OP: did you decide on one? verbzilla users are welcome to chime in too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JonnyM Posted January 3, 2008 Members Share Posted January 3, 2008 RV-3, gotta have one. I essentially backed into mine about 10 years ago. I was looking at a one off custom amp. A new guy trying to get is name recognized. I have no idea if he ever went anywhere. Basically, he designed a very simple amp circuit, just volume and gain (NO TONE control even) built a very nice solid mahogany cabinet (furniture quality, dovetailed, etc) just big enough to contain a 12" JBL speaker. I was looking for a used Reverend Hellhound at the time and they store owner asked me to try this thing out. I liked it, come to find the builder thought it needed reverb, so he had custome wired a harness that would run a Boss RV-3 through the amp "tween" sorta of a Effects out/in deal. When I asked the price it was fair, and IT INCLUDED THE BOSS RV-3 and wiring rig (even included a power supply for it that CAME FROM THE AMP, i.e. just a single 9 volt supply. Very odd ball deal, I still have it but the RV-3 has been transferred directly to my pedalboard where it will remain permanently. The amp (called a Cannon) is cool, but I basically got the Boss Pedal for free in my mind. I love deals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members adamthemute Posted January 3, 2008 Members Share Posted January 3, 2008 How is the RV-3 compared to the Dr. Scientist Reverberator? I like my RRR, but I'm broke right now and want to buy stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnrambo Posted January 3, 2008 Members Share Posted January 3, 2008 the modulated setting on the rv-5 is worth the price alone IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members freaksho Posted January 3, 2008 Members Share Posted January 3, 2008 the modulated setting on the rv-5 is worth the price alone IMO m-hm. might be cool enough to make me keep it. if the RV-3 had that i wouldn't even hesitate to trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Keith SIO Posted January 3, 2008 Members Share Posted January 3, 2008 And it completely disengages the signal for a split second when you engage it if that bothers you.If those things don't then RV-3! I noticed that...is there a reason? No volume drop though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XanaduNEX Posted January 3, 2008 Members Share Posted January 3, 2008 the modulated setting on the rv-5 is worth the price alone IMO +1 But, that being said, I keep the RV-5 dedicated for that setting and use other reverbs for more natural ambience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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