There isn’t much info out there about the R Weaver FX Violet Vibe (the builder doesn’t seem to have a website nor a social media page). Still, this baby sounds great on Mike Herman’s video and goes for over $250 used on Reverb.com, so that’s a testament to the unit’s quality.
Based on a vintage Univibe unit from 1968, it’s an authentic replica with exact layout circuit board, NOS components including correct spec photocells and bulb, 2SC828 and 2SC539 transistors, greenie capacitors. It runs on 18vdc center negative.
It also features an expression output to control the speed.
We added it to our article about the best Uni-Vibe clones.
R Weaver FX Violet Vibe, Builder’s Notes
R Weaver FX Violet Vibe is a Vibe based on a great sounding 1968 Univibe. It’s got the killer Univibe throb and swirl. Full size exact layout circuit board,NOS components including correct spec photocells and bulb,2SC828 and 2SC539 transistors,greenie capacitors and it runs on 18vdc center negative. Also has a speed pedal jack(buyer must contact me to find out what will work properly with the Violet Vibe). Hendrix,BOG,and Trower tones are definitely in this baby!
