The Fulltone MDV-3 pedal is about as close as you can get to the sound of an authentic, vintage Univibe pedal. That’s because Fulltone went above and beyond to use components as close to the originals as possible, right down to cloning 1960s photocells to get the right rise and fall times. But when you plug your favorite guitar into the MDV-3 and crank up your amplifier with a bit of overdrive, all technical thoughts will quickly fade away with the pulsating, undulating modulations the Univibe was legendary for. Call Sweetwater to add the Fulltone MDV-3 to your pedalboard today.
Fulltone’s efforts to make the MDV-3 an exact Univibe clone are nothing short of amazing. Pros such as Robin Trower and Peter Frampton have been using previous-generation MDV pedals with nothing but praise for them. With the MDV-3, Fulltone went even further by cloning 1960s photocells to get the right rise/fall times for this classic modulation effect. There are no op-amps in the signal path, and the MDV-3 even uses the same preamp transistor the original Univibe used.
The Fulltone MDV-3 runs at a full 18+ volts. It has a unique voltage doubler circuit to boost the voltage, giving you more headroom and wider dynamic range. You get the higher-voltage operation many pros prefer while maintaining the convenience of using a standard power supply.
The list of Fulltone fans reads like a who’s who of guitar heroes. Both Ron Wood and Keith Richards have used Fulltone gear in their touring rigs, as has Nigel Tufnel from the legendary British metal band Spinal Tap and Boston bad boys Joe Perry and Tom Hamilton. Punk/rockabilly mainstay Reverend Horton Heat is a Fulltone convert. Other notable Fulltone users include Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard and Heartbreaker Mike Campbell. You’re in good company with the MDV-3 on your pedalboard.
Specification | Detail |
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Pedal Type | Univibe |
Analog/Digital | Analog |
Effects | Chorus, Vibrato |
Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
Outputs | 1 x 1/4" |
Bypass Switching | True Bypass |
Features | Vintage/Modern Preamp switch |
Power Source | 18V DC 500mA Power Supply (included) |
Power Usage | 35mA |
Batteries | 2 x 9V |
Height | 4.6" |
Width | 4.1" |
Depth | 9.1" |
Weight | 3.6 lbs. |
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