Rect-o-verb combo reverb problem

[bumble bee]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me if its normal a 1 to 2 seconds delay/lag when switching the Reverb on via footswitch?

Thx

 

[mikeweber74]

I think so, mine seems to do that as well. the reverb sounds a little strange for the first couple seconds too.

 

[Authorized Boogie]

Hey Bumble -

Yep - that is normal. The circuit is done that way to avoid signal being switched 'crashing' the tank and making a big noise through the amp when switching channels. The signal hitting the tank is a by-product of big signal and voltage differences often found between clean and gain channels. If the delay wasn't there, when you switched you would get a big crash sound when you switched, a lot like the crash that happens when the revereb is up and you bump your amp. Ouch...

Hope this helps.

AB