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Description

Step into a realm where your guitar tones transcend the ordinary with the Lovetone Doppelganger, a masterpiece of sonic craftsmanship born in the heart of England. This phaser effects pedal, steeped in a rich heritage from the mid-90s, is your gateway to exploring unparalleled depths of phasing and vibrato. With its dual oscillators, the Doppelganger invites you to sculpt sounds that are as intricate as they are enchanting. Whether you're weaving through a delicate passage or soaring over a powerful chorus, this pedal offers a versatility that is both rare and profoundly musical. It's not just a pedal; it's a passage to a soundscape where your guitar's voice finds its truest expression.

Key Features:

  • Dual oscillators for a wide range of phasing and vibrato tones
  • Made in England, encapsulating the essence of the mid-90s craftsmanship
  • Ideal for creating intricate soundscapes and enhancing musical expression

Product specs

Brand Lovetone
Model Doppelganger
Finish Red
Year 1990s
Made In United Kingdom
Categories Chorus and Vibrato, Phaser Pedals

FAQs

What kind of effects can I achieve with the Lovetone Doppelganger?

The Lovetone Doppelganger offers a range of phase and vibrato effects, allowing you to create everything from subtle modulation to complex, swirling soundscapes, making it versatile for various musical styles.

How does the Lovetone Doppelganger compare to standard phaser pedals?

The Lovetone Doppelganger provides more extensive controls and unique sound shaping capabilities compared to standard phaser pedals, enabling a broader spectrum of modulation effects.

Is the Lovetone Doppelganger suitable for both guitar and bass?

Yes, the Lovetone Doppelganger is designed to work well with both guitar and bass, delivering rich modulation effects across different frequency ranges.

What power supply does the Lovetone Doppelganger require?

The Lovetone Doppelganger typically requires a standard 9V power supply, but it's advisable to check the specific requirements for your unit to ensure optimal performance.

Can the Lovetone Doppelganger be used in a stereo setup?

Yes, the Lovetone Doppelganger supports stereo operation, allowing you to create expansive, three-dimensional modulation effects in your signal chain.

Does the Lovetone Doppelganger have true bypass?

The Lovetone Doppelganger features true bypass, ensuring that your signal remains uncolored when the pedal is not engaged.

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Lovetone Doppleganger Phaser Demo

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Lovetone Doppleganger Phaser Demo

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Museum of Lost Effects: Lovetone Doppelganger

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Lovetone Doppelganger (with Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man)

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Vintage Stompboxes

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Lovetone Doppelganger vs Clone

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Lovetone Doppelganger.

Mods and upgrades

  • Replacing 330R resistors with 220R improved LED brightness without affecting LED/LDR pairs, enhancing the pedal's performance for some users.

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  • TL062 op amps effectively replace TL022 in the LFO section, maintaining performance with lower power requirements.

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  • Using 2K pots instead of 1K for HF and LF controls can lead to diminished effects at high settings due to increased brightness.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Users recommend using heat shrink tubing for LED/LDR pairs to prevent light bleed, maintaining the pedal's unique sound characteristics.

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  • True bypass switch omitted as it's not original to the Lovetone Doppelganger, with difficulty sourcing making it an unpopular mod.

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Features and functionality

  • The pedal performs better with 5mm green diffused LEDs, as brighter LEDs can negatively affect its functionality, according to owner experiences.

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User experience

  • Self-drilling enclosures can lead to alignment issues with input/output angles, suggesting a need for careful drilling techniques or improved tools.

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Build quality

  • Uniform green wiring adds aesthetic appeal, though sufficient solder coverage on 3PDT pads is recommended for optimal function.

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Artist usage

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See how Jimmy Page uses Lovetone Doppelganger

Jimmy Page

Guitarist

Led Zeppelin

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Verified

Listed on the official Lovetone "Clients" page.

Jimmy Page MB/DG/BC/WL

See how Johnny Marr uses Lovetone Doppelganger

Johnny Marr

Singer, Guitarist

Modest Mouse

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Verified via Premierguitar

This interview with Marr for Premier Guitar magazine, regarding the recording of his 2018 album Call the Comet, includes a list of gear currently he used during the sessions. The Doppelganger pedal is among the effects on the list.

See how The Edge uses Lovetone Doppelganger

The Edge

Guitarist

U2

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Verified via Photo

The Edge has utilized the Lovetone Doppelganger phaser pedal since the Pop era, as shown in a user-uploaded photo on BlogSpot.

See how Trent Reznor uses Lovetone Doppelganger

Trent Reznor

Singer, Guitarist

Nine Inch Nails

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Verified via nin.wiki

Trent Reznor is confirmed to use the Lovetone Doppelganger pedal, as listed in the Fragility Tour program, which provides a partial inventory of the equipment utilized during the recording of "The Fragile." This information is verified by the source nin.wiki.

See how Justin Chancellor uses Lovetone Doppelganger

Justin Chancellor

Bassist

Tool

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Verified via Photo
See how J Mascis uses Lovetone Doppelganger

J Mascis

Singer, Guitarist

Dinosaur Jr

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Verified

Listed on the official Lovetone "Clients" page.

J. Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.) MB/DG/BS/BC

See how John Squire uses Lovetone Doppelganger

John Squire

Guitarist

Oasis

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Verified

Listed on the official Lovetone "Clients" page.

John Squire MB/DG/CS/WL

See how Adam Granduciel uses Lovetone Doppelganger

Adam Granduciel

Singer, Guitarist

The War on Drugs

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Verified via Imgur

In this photos shared by Custom Audio Electronics, Lovetone Doppelganger can be seen under TC Electronic VPD1 on Adam's pedalboard.

See how Nikki Sixx uses Lovetone Doppelganger

Nikki Sixx

Singer, Bassist

Mötley Crüe

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Verified

Listed on the official Lovetone "Clients" page.

Nikki Sixx MB/DG/BC/WL/RS

See how Bootsy Collins uses Lovetone Doppelganger

Bootsy Collins

Singer, Bassist

Funkadelic

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Verified

Listed on the official Lovetone "Clients" page.

Bootsy Collins MB/DG/BS/BC

See how Billy Duffy uses Lovetone Doppelganger

Billy Duffy

Guitarist

The Cult

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Verified

Listed on the official Lovetone "Clients" page.

Billy Duffy MB/DG/BS/BC/WL

See how Declan McKenna uses Lovetone Doppelganger

Declan McKenna

Singer, Guitarist

Declan McKenna

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Verified via Photo

Clearly visible on his chain

Album Usage

The Lovetone Doppelganger has been featured on the following albums:

Genre Usage

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1 alternative for Lovetone Doppelganger, curated by the Equipboard community.

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Marketed as "a MKII version of the Doppleganger", designed in collaboration with Lovetone co-founder Dan Coggins: https://thorpyfx.com/products/pulse-doppler-analog-phaser-vibrato-trem

The PULSE DOPPLER PHASER is the first design ThorpyFx has released since Dan Coggins became a full time member of the team. This fully Analog Phaser is a MKII version of the Doppleganger, taking all that was great about that vintage pedal, mixing it up, distilling it and releasing a more compact, and easier to utilise version. It was designed from the ground up to provide the most incredibly versatile and original phaser sounds with an insane level of versatility from an analog effect.

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