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Description

Immerse yourself in a universe of ethereal echoes with the Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator. This mesmerizing device transforms your guitar signal into celestial harmonies, adding an otherworldly dimension to your sound. Its shimmer control lets you fine-tune the amount of harmonic infusion, while the decay and mix knobs provide complete control over the reverb's length and intensity. Enhanced in the Gold version, the reverb voicing takes on an even more rich and atmospheric tone, with decay settings extending up to a staggering 60 seconds. Perfect for those seeking a unique sonic landscape, be it in shoegaze, ambient music, or indie rock.

Key Features:

  • Shimmer Control: Allows you to adjust the level of harmonized signal.
  • Decay Control: Adjust the length of reverb, up to 60 seconds in the Gold version.
  • Mix Control: Manage the blend of dry and wet signal for the perfect sound balance.
  • Enhanced Reverb Voicing: The Gold version offers improved reverb voicing for a richer and more atmospheric sound.
  • Versatility: Ideal for genres such as shoegaze, ambient, and indie rock.
Curtis Kent

Curtis Kent

Mr. Black ETERNA Shimmering Reverberator

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Mr. Black ETERNA Shimmering Reverberator

Curtis Kent

Curtis Kent

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5 Minutes with the Mr. Black Eterna - Pedal Demo

Ryan Kiesshauer

Ryan Kiesshauer

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Mr. Black Eterna Shimmer Reverberator

Curtis Kent

Curtis Kent

Reviews

PROS

  • Versatile reverb from subtle to incredibly ambient

  • High build quality and phenomenal tone

  • Organic bloom with just enough shimmer for roots music

  • Ideal for ambient/drone guitar styles

  • Can mimic a choir with right settings

  • Excellent for jump-blues guitarists seeking beyond standard spring sound

CONS

  • Can get washed out if not dialed in correctly

  • May go "completely insane" in regenerations and shimmer for some setups

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator.

Comparisons

  • Mr. Black Eterna Gold is noted as the original choice for pure shimmer effects, setting a benchmark for other shimmer reverb pedals.

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  • Users find the Eterna with shimmer off to outperform the Neunaber Wet for some reverb applications, offering better voicing and leveling.

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  • The Bloodmoon reverb is favored for its darker voicing, especially effective with high gain and fuzz, contrasting with the brighter Supermoon Chrome.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Mr. Black Eterna is preferred for its straightforward shimmering effect without additional modulation, making it ideal for players seeking a classic shimmer sound.

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  • The Eterna, when stacked with pedals like TrancePortal and Ambience, enhances immersive soundscapes, suitable for diverse musical styles.

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  • Without shimmer, the Eterna excels in creating rich, immersive atmospheres, adaptable for anything from mild effects to celestial textures.

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Features and functionality

  • The Mr. Black Eterna is recognized for its specific focus on delivering a consistent and pure shimmer tone, distinguishing it from pedals with more complex settings.

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  • The Eterna can function as a plate reverb with the shimmer turned off, offering versatility for both subtle and ambient uses.

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User experience

  • One user expresses a strong preference for the Mr. Black Eterna, indicating it as an unmatched option in the shimmer category.

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See how Misha Mansoor uses Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator

Misha Mansoor

Guitarist, Drummer

Periphery

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Alessandro Cortini

Keyboardist, Music Producer

Nine Inch Nails

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"The audio of that movie routes through filters, envelopes, a Strymon DECO, a Strymon Timeline, or Dig, an Industrialectric Echo Degrader, a Way Huge Supa-Puss, which is one of my favorite delays ever, a Strymon Blue Sky, a Mr Black Eterna Gold, and an RML Fuzz."

See how Angel Olsen uses Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator

Angel Olsen

Singer, Guitarist

The Wild Hearts

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In this photo, which shows Olsen's board from the KEXP performance, one of the pedals that can be seen is the Mr. Black Eterna.

See how The Backseat Lovers uses Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator

The Backseat Lovers

Guitarist, Bassist

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The Backseat Lovers showcased their use of the Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator in an Instagram story, highlighting its role in their sound.

See how Nicky Palermo uses Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator

Nicky Palermo

Singer, Guitarist

Nothing

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In a Wall Street Journal article featuring photographs by Angela Owens, Nicky Palermo is shown with the Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator pedal on his pedalboard, as seen during the creation of "The Great Dismal."

See how Scott Cortez uses Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator

Scott Cortez

Guitarist, Singer

Lovesliescrushing

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In an Instagram post by wavertone, Scott Cortez is associated with the Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator, described as part of his "dope fx" collection.

See how Ryan Jarman uses Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator

Ryan Jarman

Singer, Guitarist

The Cribs

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Verified via reddit

In The Cribs' live stream after the Night Network release, Ryan showed his pedal board. There was one pedal that I did not recognize and asked him on their reddit AMA. He answered here: https://www.reddit.com/r/indieheads/comments/jzmaxh/the_cribs_in_a_garage_in_wakefield_ama/gdcppxo/?context=3

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See how Jim Fairchild uses Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator

Jim Fairchild

Guitarist

Modest Mouse

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Verified via Premierguitar

According to Premier Guitar's rig rundown, Fairchild uses the Mr. Black Eterna Reverberator pedal.

See how Bobb Bruno uses Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator

Bobb Bruno

Guitarist

Best Coast

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At 11.53 in this video Bobb starts to talk about his Pedalboard, visible at the time is an Eterna Gold.

See how Dopelord uses Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator

Dopelord

Singer, Guitarist

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Used on live pedalboard

See how Bryan Donahue uses Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator

Bryan Donahue

Singer, Guitarist

All Time Low

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Verified via Photo

You can also see this pedal on Bryans pedal board.

See how Kip Berman uses Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator

Kip Berman

Guitarist

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

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Verified via Photo

Kip Berman is confirmed to use a Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator, as evidenced by a photo of his pedalboard posted on The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart's official Instagram page.

Album Usage

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