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Description

Dive into the pulsating world of tremolo with the ZVEX Seek-Trem Hand Painted Tremolo, a marvel designed for guitarists who crave a distinctive modulation effect. Unlike your standard tremolo pedal, the ZVEX Seek-Trem offers a unique sequencer that lets you sculpt your sound across eight different volume levels, allowing for an intricate dance of light and shadow in your music. With its hand-painted exterior, each pedal is not just a tool but a piece of art, ensuring no two are exactly alike. Whether crafting subtle waves or dramatic rhythmic patterns, this pedal's versatility and 8-step sequencer breathe new life into your performances, making it an essential addition to your pedalboard.

Key Features:

  • Hand-painted design, making each pedal unique
  • 8-step sequencer for intricate volume modulation
  • Selectable 4/8/6 step mode for versatile pattern creation
  • Speed knob to adjust the rate of effect
  • True bypass for pure signal path when the pedal is disengaged

Product specs

Brand Zvex
Model Seek Trem
Finish Hand Painted
Year 2010s
Made In United States
Categories Tremolo Pedals
Pedal Format Standard

FAQs

What is unique about the ZVEX Seek-Trem Hand Painted Tremolo pedal?

The ZVEX Seek-Trem pedal is unique for its step-sequenced tremolo effect, allowing you to create rhythmic patterns with adjustable speed and depth, all housed in a distinctive hand-painted enclosure.

How does the ZVEX Seek-Trem differ from a standard tremolo pedal?

Unlike standard tremolo pedals that modulate volume continuously, the Seek-Trem offers a sequenced tremolo effect, creating a series of volume steps for unique rhythmic patterns.

Can the ZVEX Seek-Trem Hand Painted Tremolo be used with both guitar and bass?

Yes, the ZVEX Seek-Trem is suitable for both guitar and bass, providing creative tremolo effects that enhance the sound of either instrument.

What power supply does the ZVEX Seek-Trem require?

The ZVEX Seek-Trem Hand Painted Tremolo pedal requires a standard 9V DC power supply for operation, which is common among guitar pedals.

Is the ZVEX Seek-Trem Hand Painted Tremolo pedal true bypass?

Yes, the ZVEX Seek-Trem features true bypass switching, ensuring that your signal remains unaffected when the pedal is not engaged.

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Features and functionality

  • The SuperSeek Trem offers intuitive pattern-based effects similar to the Ooh Wah II, with customizable patterns that enhance versatility in sound design.

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Comparisons

  • The SuperSeek Trem and SuperSeek Wah share pattern/envelope features, but the Wah offers additional filter elements for more pronounced effects.

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Use cases and applications

  • The EHX Super Pulsar is noted for its programmability in creating patterns, making it a competitive alternative for those seeking versatile tremolo functionality.

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User experience

  • Users appreciate the SuperSeek Trem for its pattern-based functionality, which aligns closely with those seeking alternatives to the Boss SL20's rhythmic effects.

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See how Kevin Parker uses ZVEX Seek-Trem Hand Painted Tremolo

Kevin Parker

Singer, Guitarist

Tame Impala

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In this photo of Kevin's InnerSpeaker pedalboard, a Zvex Seek Trem pedal can be seen next to the Empress ParaEQ and in front of the Small Stone Phaser.

See how Paul Banks uses ZVEX Seek-Trem Hand Painted Tremolo

Paul Banks

Guitarist, DJ

Interpol

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Bottom left corner of Paul Banks' pedalboard is a yellow ZVex Effects Seek-Trem Hand Painted Tremolo pedal. (original source here, article dated March 31, 2015)

See how Nikki Sixx uses ZVEX Seek-Trem Hand Painted Tremolo

Nikki Sixx

Singer, Bassist

Mötley Crüe

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Nikki Sixx used this to record the Sixx:A.M album "Prayers for the Damned"

See how Noel Hogan uses ZVEX Seek-Trem Hand Painted Tremolo

Noel Hogan

Guitarist

The Cranberries

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Noel Hogan uses the ZVEX Seek-Trem Hand Painted Tremolo in his guitar rig, as featured in a Pinterest post by Jonathan B Diaz Hernandez.

See how Alan Duggan uses ZVEX Seek-Trem Hand Painted Tremolo

Alan Duggan

Guitarist, Music Producer

Girl Band

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In this photo, Alan Duggan can be seen using the ZVEX Seek-Trem Hand Painted Tremolo.

See how Michio Kurihara uses ZVEX Seek-Trem Hand Painted Tremolo

Michio Kurihara

Guitarist

YBO²

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Michio posted this photo of his pedals to Twitter, November 2021

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