RV-5 settings?

Steve Spitz · Post by **Steve Spitz** » 29 Jan 2004 5:50 pm

Any suggestions for setings on the RV-5? Thanks, Steve

Loren Morehouse · Post by **Loren Morehouse** » 30 Jan 2004 1:22 pm

Hi Steve, I'll tell you what I run mine at. Everybody's will be different. I use the plate reverb with the E.Level around 2 o'clock, Tone about 11 o'clock, Time can vary from 11 to 12 o'clock. Maybe even less depending on the song. I really like that unit!! Good luck, Loren.

Len Amaral · Post by **Len Amaral** » 31 Jan 2004 7:46 am

I agree with Loren as I use the plate reverb seting also with approximately the same settings. Oddly, the RV-5 has a spring reverb setting and that is why I bought this unit. However, the spring setting sounds better with a 6 string guitar and the plate reverb sounds more lush with the steel guitar.

I also use the RV-5 with a DD-3 pedal for delay. This setup has an advantage over the RV-3 alone as it allows you to have independent reverb & delay without turning knobs. However, the RV-3 is a great unit also and can be set for a plate reverb only and used with a deal pedal for the same setup as mentioned above. <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Len Amaral on 31 January 2004 at 10:56 AM.]</p></FONT>

Steve Spitz · Post by **Steve Spitz** » 1 Feb 2004 8:49 pm

Thanks guys !! With your help I`m getting it nice and lush. My set up is firstknob(effect) about 2:00, Tone about 8:00 Time 10:00 and plate reverb. I have to be cautious with that tone knob, my Hilton pedal might make a brighter tone. I play a Fulawka D 10 through a Vibrosonic, it sounds great. Thanks for your help. Anybody els use this RV5? Steve

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 2 Feb 2004 8:34 am

I tried an RV-3 and did not care for the reverb. I got an RV-5 and found it so easy to use and get a great reverb sound! I use an older Ibanex DD:L-10 for delay. What a great combination for steel or guitar. Nice too, as some of my older Fender amps are non-reverb. The spring reverb is just awesome in this unit, really sounds authentic!!!

Steve Spitz · Post by **Steve Spitz** » 7 Feb 2004 8:54 am

Used it on a job last night, and it worked great. I really prefer the reverb compared to the RV3. I wish the RV5 had delay. One more gizmo to haul. I use the RV3 for just a touch of delay, and RV5 for lush reverb. Sounds great. Thanks again to all who responded.