SHIN-EI • "SERIOUS EFFECTS FOR SERIOUS PLAYERS" • The Original Manufacturer of the Vintage Uni-Vibe

The Vibe-2 packs all the power, tone and features of the Vibe-Bro housed in a smaller, pedal board friendly enclosure. It's main circuitry is basically a clone of the Vibe-Bro and the original 1960's Honey Uni-Vibe using high quality photocells, high grade carbon composition resistors and even an ultra rare N.O.S Miyama red and white Chorus-Vibrato switch! The Vibe-2 features two speed controls operated by a front panel foot switch. The popular Bypass-Preamp switch found on the rear of the Vibe-Bro can also be found on the front panel of the new Vibe-2. Its smaller size (5.5 x 4.5 x 1.75 inches - 13.5 x 11.5 x 4.5 cm) is a major plus for those with pedal boards where real estate is at a premium.

FEATURES

The Vibe-2 nails that old school "Vibe" sound and then some. It drips with the heavy pulse and deep tone found in the old vintage Uni-Vibes that we all love. The Vibe-2 is powered by a 24 Volt DC wall power supply that we provide with each unit. The Vibe-2 can also operate with many of the commercially available DC power supplies used by guitarists to run their pedal boards. Since most DC power supplies do not have a 24VDC output, this is achieved by summing two twelve volt outputs (24VDC total) with a properly wired summing "Y" cable which we provide as well. The Vibe-2 needs sufficient amperage (400mA minimum per 12 volt output) to function properly. Units such as the Voodoo Lab "Digital", Strymon "Zuma" and the Vitoos "DC8" are examples of power supply units units that will allow the Vibe-2 to operate at a high level of performance. The Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 for example, WILL NOT run the Vibe-2 properly as its #5-6 L6 outputs set to 12 volts each will not have enough amperage to run the device when summed together using our provided DC "Y" cable. Please note that not all DC "Y" cables are wired the same. Using a "Y" summing cable other than the official cable provided by us could damage your unit and/or your power supply which will void our warranty. Feel free to call our email us anytime for further clarification regarding the operation and power requirements of the Vibe-2.

The Vibe-2 can be used with our optional Vibe-2 Speed Control Foot Pedal. Physically identical to the Vibe-Bro speed control foot pedal, the Vibe-2 foot pedal differs however in that it connects to the Vibe-2 with a stereo plug. Internally, the Vibe-2 Speed Control Foot Pedal does not have effect cancelling via a relay operated DIN socket like the Vibe-Bro speed control foot pedal.

BYPASS/PREAMP SIGNAL PATH

You can choose either the "TRUE BYPASS" or the original vintage vibe circuit "PREAMP" mode via the "Signal Path" toggle switch on the top of the unit.

SIZE MATTERS

Vibe-2 has been engineered to be pedal board friendly, measuring 5.5 x 4.5 x 1.75 inches - 13.5 x 11.5 x 4.5 cm .

SHE COMES IN COLORS

The Vibe-2 is offered in both the standard "Vintage Black" and "Machine Gun Gray". When available, we also offer Metallic Hot Rod Purple, Voodoo Red (Slight Metallic) and Mean Toxic Green. Due to production scheduling, not all colors are available at all times.

QUALITY UNDER THE HOOD

The Vibe-2 is built using the highest quality parts available. NOS parts are used wherever possible including the über rare Miyama Red and White Chorus-Vibrato rocker switch.

VIBE-2 WORKS INTERNATIONALLY

The provided 500ma 24 Volt DC switchable wall adapter can run on wall current of 100-240 Volts AC. For international orders, we provide interchangeable wall plug connectors with each Vibe-2 power supply. This allows the user to run the Vibe-2 in the UK, EU, AUS, Japan and many other countries around the world.

WARNING!!!! - THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IN THE VIBE-2. OPENING THE UNIT AND/OR IMPROPER USE OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLIES EXCEEDING 24 VOLTS DC WILL DAMAGE THE VIBE-2 AND VOID THE WARRANTY!!

PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION AND CHOOSE DC POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGES TOTALING "NO GREATER" THAN 24 VOLTS WHEN USING THE PROVIDED VOLTAGE DOUBLING CABLE WITH COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLIES. SOME COMPANIES PRODUCE UNITS THAT OFFER 9-12-18 VOLT SWITCHABLE OUTPUTS. PLEASE TAKE ULTRA CARE THAT YOU DO NOT SET YOUR POWER SUPPLY OUTPUTS I.E. TO: 2 X 18 VOLTS = 36 VOLTS OR 1 X 12 VOLT + 1 X 18 VOLTS = 30 VOLTS ETC!!!

SOME MANUFACTURERS OFFER POWER SUPPLY UNITS WITH 24 VOLT DC OUTPUTS. THE VIBE-2 SHOULD BE ABLE TO RUN ON "ONE" 24 VOLT OUTPUT (NO DOUBLER CABLE NECESSARY) AS LONG AS THE MINUMUM AMPERAGE IS 400mA.

Vibe-Bro nails the tone, look, feel, sound and that indefinable "chocolate smoke" only found in the early production vintage Honey and Shin-ei, Uni-Vibe effects. Made popular in the 60's by iconic guitar legends Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, and Robin Trower, the original Honey and Shin-ei "vibes" are legendary and at the top of the list of the all time greatest effects.

FEATURES

Vibe-Bro is the result of several years of intense planning, experimentation and plain old down and dirty hard work. Created by a team of respected "old school" industry professionals, we wanted to recreate the past as closely as possible and yet add some modern day design techniques without denigrating the natural tone and personality of the original circuit. It was not easy. Design changes were made up until the last minute and we will always be tweaking the Vibe-Bro as needed to give the player a truly great tonal and playable experience. Every Vibe-Bro is hand built by a team who really cares about quality. Sometimes several hours are spent by the "Shin-ei Tone Team" tweaking a unit for its maximum goodness. The Vibe-Bro can never be a mass produced effects pedal. Production numbers are small so great care can be taken to voice each individual unit as close to the originals as possible. We want the user to be able to stand the Vibe-Bro side by side to an original 60's vintage Uni-Vibe and hear no noticeable differences. We believe we have achieved that goal. When you play one, we think you will too.

BYPASS/PREAMP SIGNAL PATH

You can choose either the "TRUE BYPASS" or the original vintage vibe circuit "PREAMP" mode via the "Signal Path" slider switch on the back of the unit.

SIZE MATTERS

Vibe-Bro has been engineered to be pedal board friendly. Measuring 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 2 1/2" it will take up about 20% less space than an original Uni-Vibe..

SHE COMES IN COLORS

Vibe-Bro is offered in both "VINTAGE BLACK" and "MACHINE GUN GRAY". Occasionally we will offer the Vibe-Bro in some custom colors as well. Due to production scheduling, not all colors are available at all times.

QUALITY UNDER THE HOOD

The Vibe-Bro is built using many NOS electronic components and original Shin-ei "old school" flavoring. Check out the footswitch for instance. It features the "Shin-ei" logo on it just like many of our pedals did back in the day!

VIBE-BRO SPEAKS OTHER LANGUAGES

Besides the stadard 120 volt North American models. international Vibe-Bro models are available in 220 volt and 240 volt configurations. A special 100 volt model for the Japanese market is in development.

Created by the Shin-ei Custom Shop, the U-915 chorus/vibrato rack module is a 19" rack mounted version of the Vibe-Bro with the addition of some innovative and desirable flexibility.
Only twenty-five units will be available for purchase.

FEATURES

MANUAL SETTINGS

The U-915 features the same manual flexibility as the Vibe-Bro with a little extra added love. Familiar features include the Bypass-Preamp switch, Volume/Intensity controls, and the Chorus-Vibrato switch. Additional new settings include a front panel mounted toggle switch to choose "Vibe-Bro In or Vibe-Bro Out" and two speed setting controls which we label "Fast and Slow".

REMOTE SETTINGS

THE U-915 includes two rear panel stereo switching jacks. These allow the user to control EVERY manual function REMOTELY via external footswitches (not supplied). Innovative power and relay switching allows this functionality without sacrificing any tone or depth of effect.

DESIGN FEATURES

The heart and soul of the U-915 lives inside an attractive high quality 19" anodized aluminum enclosure offered in either black or silver. The standard U-915 Rack Module is designed for 120 volt use. A 240 volt version is available in very limited quantities.

The B1G 1 Gain Booster adds a clean boost to your tone via a massive 30+ db of pure studio quality gain.
Besides its intended use for electric guitar, the B1G 1's fat analog sound is equally
amazing when used with acoustic guitars, bass, and keyboards.
Guitarist Eric Johnson is currently using the B1G 1 Gain Booster on tour.

FEATURES

Designed by electronic guru Lee Jackson, the B1G 1 Gain Booster was engineered to be a high fidelity, studio quality gain boost without adding or detracting anything from the original signal. It is in effect, an analog pre-amp on par with vintage and modern recording studio channel strips with some extra added "love".

SOUND

Highest quality analog gain boost with advanced circuitry not found in any commercial gain booster effect pedal. Only the finest audio components were used in the building and design of this effect.

Rigid Construction.

The B1G 1 is made of 14 gauge cold rolled steel. It is virtually built like a tank.

POWER

If necessary, the unit can be powered by a nine volt battery or a nine volt external power source (100ma minimum) but performs best with a 9 volt DC external power supply (100ma minimum).

This is an exact reproduction of the original, first version 1967 Honey Co. Ltd. "Baby Crying" FY-6 Super Fuzz.
Production is limited to one hundred units.

FEATURES

The Honey Co. Ltd. FY-6 "Baby Crying" effect was released in 1967. It was the very first incarnation of the Super Fuzz. There were several versions of the FY-6 Baby Crying Fuzz during the first 7-8 years of production and we have chosen our favorite features incorporating them into a painstakingly accurate reproduction of the original.

SOUND

Using only the highest quality parts, we have duplicated the original electronic circuitry of the FY-6 and recreated its original magic. It is almost impossible to tell the difference between an original and our current unit.

OPERATION

The unit is controlled by the Balance/Expander knobs and the slider switch (Tone 1 & 2) which are located on the left side of the unit. The FY-6 is true to its original design and can be only be powered by a 9V battery.

The "Screaming Sister" 8ctave Boost is a tribute to the vintage octave boost pedal used by many iconic guitarists including Doyle Bramhall II, Johnny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

FEATURES

Housed inside a tough steel vintage style enclosure, the Screaming Sister delivers a very musical octave boost effect. Pair it up with the Vibe-Bro or our U-915 Rack Module and you will have some monstrous tone to deal with.

CONTROLS

There are three controls on the left side of the unit: "BOOST", "8CTAVE" AND "MOOD".

FUNCTIONS

There is an LED located in the lower right corner of the unit which lets the user know if the effect is on or off. The unit runs on a nine volt battery and also features a nine volt socket for those looking to use an external power source. A nine volt 100ma extrernal source is required to power the unit.

QUALITY

The Screaming Sister is constructed out of high quality cold rolled steel and is powder coated to last a lifetime. We are now using the "Demont" footswitch on our products. This is the highest quality switch available in the industry, known for its quiet and easy actuation.

This is an exact reproduction of the original Companion FY-2 Fuzz.
Limited production!

FEATURES

The Companion FY-2 fuzz is one of the most popular vintage fuzz pedals produced in the 60's. Our new Companion FY-2 is an exact reproduction of the original.

SOUND

Using only the highest quality parts, we have duplicated the original electronic circuitry of the FY-2 and recreated its original magic.

OPERATION

The unit is controlled by Volume and Fuzz knobs located on the back of the unit. The FY-2 bottom plate features two thumb screws giving the user easy access to the nine volt battery.

This is the optional Speed Control Foot Pedal for the Vibe-Bro. It is an exact reproduction of the vintage "Double Rubber" style foot controllers that came with the first year Uni-Vibe models made in 1968.

FEATURES

COLORS

The Vibe-Bro Speed Control Foot Pedal is available in Machine Gun Gray amd Vintage Black.

DESIGN

The Vibe-Bro Speed Control Foot Pedal works with the Vibe-Bro only and is non compatible with an original 60's vintage Uni-Vibe. It features the original "Double Rubber" design found on the very first Uni-Vibe speed control pedals produced in 1968. The Vibe-Bro Speed Control Foot Pedal measures 9.5" x 4.0 inches (25cm x 11cm).

For those who have an original vintage 1960's or 70's Uni-Vibe and need a replacement, this is an authentic reproduction of the original first year "Honey Co. Ltd." version.

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FEATURES

DESIGN

The "Honey" Vintage Speed Control Foot Pedal works with original vintage 1960's and 70's Uni-Vibe effects only and is non compatible with the Vibe-Bro or the Vibe-2. This unit features the original first year design "Double Rubber" strips on the top of the pedal.

Color/Finish

This item is painted in hand textured Shin-ei Vintage Gray. The pedal top is high quality chrome as found on the original vintage versions.

OPERATION

The Honey Vintage Speed Control Foot Pedal functions just like the original 60's version. It features an original N.O.S. Matsushita red and black cancel switch as found on the original units produced over fifty years ago.

This is the optional Speed Control Foot Pedal for the Vibe-2. It is an exact reproduction of the vintage "Double Rubber" style foot controllers that came with the first year Uni-Vibe models made in 1968. The Vibe-2 Speed Control Foot Pedal is fitted with a stereo TRS plug for use on the rear panel of the Vibe-2. Unlike a vintage 1960's Uni-Vibe or Vibe-Bro speed control foot pedal, the Vibe-2 speed control foot pedal is non cancelling and only operates the speed range of the device. It has no control over the preamp or bypass status of the unit.

FEATURES

COLORS

The Vibe-2 Speed Control Foot Pedal is available in Machine Gun Gray, Vintage Black and when available, custom colors Metallic Hot Rod Purple, Metallic Voodoo Red and Mean Toxic Green.

DESIGN

The Vibe-2 Speed Control Foot Pedal works with the Vibe-2 only and is non compatible with the Vibe-Bro or an original 60's vintage Uni-Vibe. It features the original "Double Rubber" design found on the very first Uni-Vibe speed control pedals produced in 1968. The Vibe-2 Speed Control Foot Pedal measures 9.5" x 4.0 inches (25cm x 11cm).