Description
“In 2023, I acquired a 1968/1969 transition Honey/Shin-ei Original Uni-Vibe, and I couldn’t help but wonder why I couldn’t create a replica that looked, felt, and sounded just like the original. So, in early 2024, I embarked on a journey to meticulously measure, trace, and replicate the original PCB patterns, layers, and components. I must admit, it was a daunting challenge, but after months of dedication, I finally succeeded in creating the New SABBADIUS Funky-Vibe Real Size (RS) 🟥⬜
The Uni-Vibe has two distinct eras: 1968 for Honey and 1969 for Shin-ei. The 1968 Funky-Vibe era has a more intense throb than the 1969 version, with a wider speed range that goes from slow, throbbing speeds to fast pulses, as heard in Jimi Hendrix’s Voodoo Child (Slight Return) at 2:07, during his iconic performance at the Maui concert. On the other hand, the 1969 Funky-Vibe era has a more rounded throb and a sweeter tone, perfect for slower speeds, as heard in Machine Gun from The Fillmore East concert.
I’m thrilled to have successfully recreated the iconic Uni-Vibe, and I’m excited to share it with fellow musicians and music enthusiasts who appreciate the unique tone and character of the original.”
There´s 2 different era of the Uni – Vibe: 1968 for Honey and 1969 for Shin-ei Uni – Vibe.
* The 1968 Funky – Vibe era has more intense throb than the 1969 Funky – Vibe as in the original Honey Uni – Vibe and more speed range going from slow throbylicious speeds to really fast pulses as you may listen to it expression at Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Child Slight Return song played at Maui at the minute 2:07.
*The 1969 Funky – Vibe era has more more “round” throb than the 1968 and it´s sweeter giving those slow speeds great for that Machine Gun song played at The Fillmore East concert.
After an important investment in LDR/CDS photocells, long testing hours and more than 5 prototypes tested once and again, we’ve finally hit the bulls-eye.
SABBADIUS manufactures its Funky – Vibe RS with the components and specifications of the old 1968 Honey & 1969 Shin-ei version.
We use Custom Made Photocells (LDR/CDS) to give to the Funky – Vibe RS the Original Uni – Vibe kind of sound.
The transistors used here are 2sC828 for the signal and LFO path and 2sC539 similar type of transistor for the Pre-Amp section like in the original Uni – Vibe.
The pedal features 2 knobs, which set VOLUME and INTENSITY. It has a Din 5 female connector to conect the for Expression Pedal (FOOT CONTROL) allowing you to control the speed with your foot like in the original Uni – Vibe. The SABBADIUS Funky – Vibe RS is not True-Bypass as the original Uni – Vibe alowing you to use the Built-In Pre-Amp of the pedal to create that vintage tone, you can activate this You can achieve this by positioning the expression pedal backwards to activate the CANCEL switch and desactivate the vibe effect and only leave the Pre-Amp ON. The CANCEL function allows you to use the pedal as a Pre-Amp turning off the lamp bulb keeping a high impedance in the photocells that gives to the sound a wonderful Pre-Amp tone and sound like in the Original Uni – Vibe. It has a hand painted soft switch with airbrush and enamel paint lacquered with gloss lacquer for a longer duration of the painting. With the
RED/WHITE soft Rocker Switch you set the the different mode´s. When the RED side POSITION is DOWN activates the “CHORUS” MODE and when the WHITE POSITION IS DOWN you are in “VIBRATO” MODE. (Using just the Pre-Amp without the oscilation you can change the Mode´s from CHORUS to VIBRATO and you will increase the gain and body of your sound. You are going to love it… TRUST ME, Jimi Loved too, for some experts that was Jimi´s “Clean Tone” Secret!)
The SABBADIUS Funky – Vibe RS is Built-In Transformer inside the enclosure like the Original Uni-Vibe has and the cable cord from the unit to the wall so is ready to plug and play.
The INPUT transformer can be a 100Vac, 120Vac, 127Vac, 220Vac, 230 Vac and 240Vac for INPUT giving to the circuit the correct amount of OUTPUT power.
The pedal will be shipped with the correct transformer to the country that places the order, for example, if you are from AUSTRALIA you will receive a Funky-Vibe with a transformer inside of 230vac/240Vac for Input, if you are from United States you will receive an inside transformer of 120Vac for Input and the correct cable wire with parallel leads for the wall.
The pedal has a Fuse socket with a fuse inside that is there to protect the circuit in case there is an overload on the voltage.
Specifications:
* VOLUME: sets the output volume.
* FOOT CONTROL: sets the effect’s speed in either mode.
* INTENSITY: sets the effect’s intensity or depth.
* CHORUS – VIBRATO Mode ROCKER SWITCH: sets whether CHORUS Mode or VIBRATO Mode is activated.
* CANCEL Footswitch: activates the lamp Bulb to swirl the effect or turn off the lamp to use as a Pre-Amp.
* POWER SW. ON/OFF: Allows the current to flow into the circuit. (THIS POWER SWITCH IT MUST ALWAYS BE ON OTHERWISE THERE WILL BE NO SOUND)
* INSTRUMENTS 1 / 2: 1/4-inch (6.5 mm) Input jack for instruments.
* OUTPUT: 1/4-inch (6.5 mm) Output jack for amplifiers or other effects.
* INPUT Transformer: 100v, 120v, 127v, 220v, 230v, OR 240v AC.
* Soft Rocker Switch RED / WHITE: Hand painted with airbrush and lacquered with enamel paint with a glossy finish.
* Fuse socket with a fuse inside that is there to protect the circuit in case there is an overload on the voltage.
* 1 Fuse for backup and 2pcs. 2sC828 transistors back up for the LFO signal.
* All SABBADIUS Funky – Vibe RS are equipped with 7mm Custom Made Photocells exclusive for SABBADIUS Electronics.
* Original 1960s/70s Japanese Lamp Bulb
* 100% Hand Wired & Hand Weldings.
* 2 Years International Warranty.
* 100% analog circuit.
* Material: Metalic Enclosure.
* Size: Length 265mm x Width 160mm x Height 80mm.
* Weight: 1.5 kgrs. Approx. (Foot Control + Funky – Vibe RS )
NOTE:
* NEVER use expression pedals other than the one suggested by SABBADIUS as it may damage the Funky – Vibe RS LFO circuit, please ask before!
Before connecting the FOOT CONTROL cable, TURN OFF completely the Funky – Vibe RS to prevent overloading the LFO transistors!
*Since all Sabbadius products are completely manufactured and assembled by hand, they may have one or another scratch or chip on the paint, keep this in mind as some enclosures may have these small damages to the paint or cabinet, this does not mean that the product is broken or damaged since if the product leaves the Sabbadius laboratory it is because it works perfectly 100%, claims of this nature are not valid. Thank you very much for understanding.
