Ugly Guitar Truth: TC Electronic Fluorescence

It seems like every time I turn around TC is putting out yet another round of their compact, budget-friendly pedals. This time they have four new pedals. Typically, these pedals are stripped down, simple pedals that do a very particular job. These are no different. We are going to look at the Fluorescence Shimmer Reverb.

While the Skysurfer pedal has Spring, Plate, and Hall settings, it is more suited for shorter, more traditional type of reverb. The Fluorescence Shimmer reverb is built more as an ambient, long-tail reverb. Simple controls make this pedal very easy to use. Reverb, Mix, Tone, and Shimmer are all rather typical for this type a reverb. Shimmer has become an effect that many players have come to embrace. That makes this an attractive pedal for anyone looking to try shimmer, but not looking to really looking to replacing their current reverb.

Other than what you see up front, this pedal doesn't have very many features. TC is known for their endless customisation, but this line of effect is more about offering options for a reasonable price. TC has done a decent job putting out quality products. There really isn't a lot of complaints about any of these budget effects. Not all of them will appeal to everyone, but there is probably a few of them that would fit right into your pedalboard. The Fluorescence Shimmer might be a welcomed addition to your pedalboard.

What else can you say about this these effects? The Shimmer reverb is a winner in my book. If I was looking to add that particular effect to my board, then this might be just the thing. TC Electronics add a level of credibility to these inexpensive effects. At the rate that they are pumping out these effects, they must have a very streamline production process or a large increase in manpower. At the very least, There are a few very interesting pedals released with each one of these batches of pedals. The Fluorescence Shimmer Reverb is another solid offering.