JAM Pedals Retrovibe mk3 vs Smokin' Amp Co. Tri-Vibe
The JAM Pedals Retrovibe mk3 and the Smokin' Amp Co. Tri-Vibe are both pedals sharing modulated.
cited
Blended 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.46% — somewhat different
cited
Genres both listings are associated with.- Blues Rock
cited
Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- modulated
cited
Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$412via Reverb
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 Smokin' Amp Co. Tri-Vibe is a boutique-built version of the True Vibrato circuit originally documented by RunoffGroove, a respected source within the DIY pedal-building community. It delivers Uni-Vibe-style swirling modulation with a genuine vibrato mode (pitch modulation) alongside chorus-like textures, offering players a professionally-built alternative to assembling the circuit themselves.
cited
Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Rock
- Funk
- Alternative Rock