Verellen Big Spider Distortion: Audio Samples

[faceinbass]

I wonder if this pedal is only good for higher watt tube amps?

 

[chasbenson]

Hey Guys,

Couldn't help weighing in...

Looks like this thread has been dead for a while, but here goes.

I helped develop these pedals, and am the current builder. That is a particularly dirty gut shot IMHO, and they generally look way nicer. Maybe I'll post a pic of a current model.
We definitely recommend a full frequency, powerful amplifier to compliment the Big Spider; through anything else it will sound anemic since it produces a lower octave that some amps can't reproduce. Good choices are an SVT or Meatsmoke.

We have carefully selected the transistors for every stage in order to maximize what we like about the pedal; specifically the octave effect. There aren't trim pots in them anymore.

Let me know if you guys have any questions or suggestions for the pedal.

 

[zipflint]

Hi Chas, I got one of these about a month ago and I absolutely love it. It's exactly the sound I've been after for quite some time.
Here's a link to a thread I made with some audio clips and photos:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=669046&highlight=

 

[chasbenson]

Those pics are more representative. Glad you like it!

 

[faceinbass]

FWIW I sold mine.