CEB Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 This pedal will be for pedal steel. I currently play a MSA Classic D10 8+5 through a 1965 Twin I had rebuilt last year. The Twin's verb is good but I want more lush verb options. I was just going to get a used Boss RV-5 but I just read the Hardwire RV-7 uses Lexicon verbs and I always like Lexicon's rack digital reverbs. Is anyone familiar with both these pedals or have any advice or opinions? Thanks "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 It's hard to improve on a Fender tube amp with spring reverb IMHO. But, I did use a Boss Reverb pedal and/or an MXR Delay in front of a Twin and/or HR DeVille to kick in and out more reverb vibe for some surf tunes...I think the tweed Boss reverb pedals that copy the Fender reverb tube amp sound, can make a nice difference on SS amps... Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldwin Funster Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I havent owned either but have owned lots of lexicons. Id go with the digitech. FunMachine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Psmith Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 We used to sell both the Boss and Digitech lines, but the Digitech Hardwire series was never as popular as Boss? At any rate, both Digitech and Lexicon are Harman companies, so yes, there is some crossover between product lines. Some of Digitech's MFX also had Lexicon 'Verbs built-in. I'd do an A/B comparison, if possible. FWIW, the Digitech has a slightly larger footprint, if that's an issue on your pedalboard. "Monsters are real, and Ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win." Stephen King http://www.novparolo.com https://thewinstonpsmithproject.bandcamp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 Rod at the Tele forum has both and says the Hardwire sounds more natural and is pretty sure I would prefer it. The pedals will sit to my right on top my road trunk. I'm pretty much a minimalist. I will use a delay for dotted 1/8 tricks and possible slap back. I thought some plate verb might be nice. All my modulation comes from the bar. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertbluesman Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I use a Digitech Digiverb, and although it is not the Hardwire RV-7, it is one super pedal. I like it so much in my house pedal board, I bought one for my road pedal board. dbm If it sounds good, it is good !! http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=143231&content=music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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