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Vibe Pedals

A vibe pedal, (known as a uni-vibe or vibrato pedal, is a modulation effect that can produce sounds similar to a chorus pedal or phaser pedal.
It originally was created to try to emulate the sound of a Leslie speaker.
Although it did not accurately reproduce the sound, the vibe effect it created has stuck around.

Macdaddy Music sells a variety of vibe pedals from brands such as Dunlop, Keeley, Electro-Harmonix, Red Witch, and Wampler.

  • Electro-Harmonix Mod 11 Modulator pedal Electro-Harmonix Mod 11 Modulator pedal

    Electro-Harmonix Mod 11 Modulator pedal

    Electro-Harmonix Mod 11 Modulator pedal w/ 9v power supply FREE shipping in the USA! The Mod 11 is packed with 11 different modulation effects that range from classic to exotic plus advanced functionality all in a compact pedal. It gives you access to...
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  • Electro-Harmonix Good Vibes Modulator Electro-Harmonix Good Vibes Modulator

    Electro-Harmonix Good Vibes Modulator

    The Electro-Harmonix Good Vibes Modulator. FREE shipping in the USA! The Good Vibes recaptures the iconic chorus/vibrato effect of the 1960s in an updated pedal with features designed to meet the needs of the modern player. Like the original...
    $165.10
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  • MXR M-68 Univibe Chorus / Vibrato pedal

    MXR M-68 Univibe Chorus / Vibrato pedal

    The MXR M-68 Univibe Chorus / Vibrato pedal. FREE shipping in the USA! Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details.The Uni-Vibe® Chorus/Vibrato is one of the most iconic effects in...
    $149.99
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What is a vibe pedal?

A vibe pedal, also known as a uni-vibe pedal, is a modulation effect for your electric guitar that can produce sounds similar to the chorus or phaser effects. It was created as an attempt to reproduce the sounds of a Leslie speaker.

What makes a vibe pedal different from a chorus or phaser pedal?

A vibe pedal offers a sound that's more of a rotation sound (think a Leslie speaker sound), while a chorus doubles a signal giving the impression of multiple guitars playing at once, while a phaser gives the impression more of a "whooshing" sound as the frequency peak moves across the EQ spectrum.

Who uses a uni-vibe pedal?

Jimi Hendrix was the master of effects and included a uni-vibe on his pedalboard. You can hear the effect in songs such as Hey Baby, Izabella, and Country Blues.

Where does a vibe effect go in my chain?

Even though vibe is technically part of the modulation category, many people place their vibe effect before their overdrive effects for a better sound.