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Rocktron Surf Tremolo

Rocktron Surf Tremolo

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The Rocktron Surf Tremolo pedal offers a wave of vintage-inspired tremolo effects, perfect for guitarists seeking to add depth and character to their sound. This pedal is designed with Rocktron’s proprietary HUSH noise reduction technology, ensuring that your tremolo effects are delivered with clarity and minimal noise interference. Whether you're aiming for subtle, smooth oscillations or more pronounced, rhythmic pulses, the Surf Tremolo provides versatile control to shape your tone.

Emulating the classic tremolo sounds of the 1960s, this pedal is equipped with intuitive controls that make it easy to dial in the perfect tremolo effect for any musical style. The Speed and Depth knobs allow you to adjust the rate and intensity of the tremolo, while the Wave knob offers control over the wave shape, from a soft sine wave to a sharper square wave. The pedal also features a True Bypass design, preserving your guitar's natural tone when the effect is not engaged.

Key Features:

Proprietary HUSH noise reduction technology for clear tremolo effects
Speed, Depth, and Wave controls for customized tremolo shaping
True Bypass design for uncolored guitar tone
Emulates vintage 1960s tremolo sounds
Durable construction suitable for both studio and live performance settings

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skylinerr

5339

over 7 years ago

Better than a TR-2

I think it sounds better than a TR-2 but I got it because of Slayer

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Artist usage

See how Brian Welch uses Rocktron Surf Tremolo

Brian Welch

Singer, Guitarist

Korn

Verified via Photo

Used by Head around 1999, according to this GuitarGeek diagram.

See how Gary Holt uses Rocktron Surf Tremolo

Gary Holt

Guitarist

Slayer

Verified via YouTube

1:48 into the video, Gary shows the Rocktron Surf Tremolo that was previously used by Jeff Hanneman.

See how Jeff Hanneman uses Rocktron Surf Tremolo

Jeff Hanneman

Guitarist, Composer

Slayer

Verified via GuitarGeek

Jeff used a Rocktron Surf Tremolo, as shonw in this Guitar Geek rig diagram.

Genre Usage

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Alternative Metal

Alternative Rock

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