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EarthQuaker Devices Unveils the Levitation Reverb

A variation on the Ghost Echo pedal to honor the reverb-drenched tones synonymous with classic psych rock.

Akron, OH (April 23, 2015) -- Introducing the Levitation reverb, a pedal designed by EarthQuaker Devices in conjunction with the Levitation music festival! Levitation, founded as Austin Psych Fest in 2008, has become a way to honor and preserve Austinā€™s psychedelic rock heritage, and carry it into the future. We wanted to remain true to the theme of Levitation and decided to do a variation on our popular Ghost Echo pedal to honor the reverb-drenched tones synonymous with classic psych rock. The Levitation Reverb builds on the base sound found in the Ghost Echo but does away with the attack and dwell and adds control over tone, decay, atmosphere and length in their place. It is a vintage voiced reverb that aims to fit somewhere between dirty sixties chambers, classic spring, and the big, ringing plate reverbs of days gone by.

Four knobs and one switch control are quite a bit more than youā€™d expect. Want a slap back small room sound? Set all of your controls to the minimum and use the mix to dial in the sound of room devoid of anything but a guitar and amp. Want to revel in infinite spatial oscillations? Flip the toggle to long, turn up the atmosphere and decay then tune out. Dial in a bright chiming slap back by turning the tone all the way counter clockwise and reducing the decay. For a rattling, full-bandwidth assault, dime everything and let ā€˜er rip.

Each Levitation Reverb is built entirely by hand in Akron, Ohio by EarthQuaker Devices. It will be officially released at Levitation on May 8th, 2015 and available at the merchandise booth all weekend.

It will begin shipping to our dealers on May 26th, 2015.

Retail Price: $185.00

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