JAM Pedals Retrovibe mk3 vs Lovepedal Pickle Vibe

The JAM Pedals Retrovibe mk3 and the Lovepedal Pickle Vibe are both pedals sharing modulated. Current prices: $412 vs $179.99.

Similarity
citedBlended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.

47% somewhat different

Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • modulated
Citation fame
citedCitation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.
17%
0%
Price

$412via Reverb

$179.99via Reverb

Description

The JAM Pedals RetroVibe mk.3 carries forward the same Uni-Vibe-inspired circuit as the mk.2, built with the same photocells, bulb, NOS 2SC828 transistors, and carbon-comp resistors, while adding a new internal trimmer to dial down effect intensity, an upgraded clickless footswitch, and compatibility with any passive 10k expression pedal. Power consumption rises to 150mA from the mk.2's 80mA, reflecting the added switching and expression-pedal circuitry, positioning the mk.3 as a refinement of the original mk.2 rather than a full redesign.

The Lovepedal Pickle Vibe is a uni-vibe and vibrato pedal from US boutique manufacturer Lovepedal (Colorado), delivering the watery, pulsing chorus and vibrato of vintage Uni-Vibe optical circuits for classic rock and psych guitar. The Pickle Vibe provides vintage Uni-Vibe character with Lovepedal boutique quality at Colorado boutique pricing.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • Blues Rock
  • Rock
  • Classic Rock

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