NAMM 2018: Fender Marine Layer Reverb Pedal

At this point it's hard to say anything that hasn't been said about the new line of effect from Fender. They look like a clear despatcher from their previous attempts to establish themselves in the current effects market. Professional looking boxes and features that compete with more substantial on the market make this effect stand out from their previous works. Obviously Fender has put in a fair amount of time and effort to correct past mistakes. However, these pedal still seem to blend in almost too well. Sure, the features are solid and the design are now something you wouldn't mind putting on your pedalboard, but they may suffer by trying to compete with similar effect from BOSS and TC Electronic. Would you take a Marine Layer over a Hall of Fame II or RV-6?

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Versatile 'Verb

The Marine Layer Reverb Pedal has 3 types of reverb to choose from. Each reverb sound has 2 distinct variations that provide even more versatility, while the simple yet powerful control layout provides intuitive control over every aspect of your ambient sound.

Three Reverb Types

The Marine Layer pedal has a hall, room, and 'special' reverb (that features a shimmer sound). Each mode has two variations and can let you achieve a wide range of tones. The hall sound is a large spacious ambience with a warm tonality, the room is a brighter and more focused ambience, while the special effect can send your tone to the heavens and back with its expansive sound.
The Marine Layer pedal has simple controls, yet they offer powerful control over every important parameter of the reverb tone, including the time, pre-delay (for a 'bounce' back effect), damping and overall level.
Between the reverb types and controls, you should be able to achieve a range of ambient sound for almost any musical eventuality.

Professional Features

The Marine Layer Reverb has a rugged and lightweight aluminum chassis with a brushed metal finish. This gives it both read-ready durability and a classy-aesthetic that can take pride-of-place on your pedalboard. The pedal is built by Fender who have a multitude of experience in amplifier design and you can be sure that this pedal will last a lifetime of gigging, rehearsing and recording.

Magnetic Battery Door & Jewel Light

The jewel LED light not only looks great, it also adds a handy on-stage visual indicator of the pedal's operation. The pedal has a clever battery compartment door; it has a magnetic latch which means you can easily change the battery with no fiddly screws to worry about.
This is a thoroughly professional pedal - both in tone and appearance - and would make a welcome addition to your pedalboard.

Features

• 3 Reverb types - hall, room, special
• Each reverb type has 2 variations for maximum versatility
• Control over reverb time, damping, pre-delay and level
• Effect tails continue when pedal is bypassed for a smooth performance
• Lets you achieve all manner of reverbs, from slap-back, subtle room ambience, through to huge atmospheric halls and 'shimmer'
• Rugged anodized aluminum construction
• Classy brushed finish and jewel light
• Battery door with magnetic latching opening (no screws needed)
• Powered by 9V battery or DC

Specifications

• Effect Type: Reverb
• Controls: Reverb Time, Damping, Pre Delay, Type Toggle (Hall/Room/Special),Variation Toggle (1/2), Filter Toggle (On/Off), Effect Level, Effect Mute Footswitch
• Inputs: 1 x 1/4'' Instrument
• Outputs: 1 x 1/4'' Instrument
• Power Requirements: 9-Volt Battery or DC Negative AC Adaptor
• Power Consumption: 71mA
• Input Impedance: 1M ohm
• Output Impedance: 1k ohm
• Material: Anodized Aluminum
• Colour: Green