Detail 01
Accutronics-type Type-8 spring pan
The reverb is produced by a real spring assembly rather than an algorithmic simulation.
Product detailSKU #1500000481462
Surfy IndustriesSurfyBear The Beach Boys Pet Sounds Spring Reverb Unit Pedal - Green
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
SurfyBear’s Pet Sounds edition places a real Accutronics-type Type-8 spring pan in a compact green pedal. Its JFET-based circuit draws on early-1960s standalone reverb designs while replacing their tube stages with transistor technology. Dwell, Decay, and Tone shape the spring response; Volume sets the engaged output; and two Mixer controls store separate dry/wet balances for footswitch selection. True bypass is provided when the effect is disengaged. It is a limited-edition model created for the 60th anniversary of Pet Sounds.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Pedalboards needing real spring reverb with two footswitch-selectable dry/wet mixes.
- Stage or studio setups where Dwell, Decay, Tone, and output level need direct adjustment.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Mixer 1 and Mixer 2 with mixer-select footswitch
Two separate dry/wet balances can be set and switched during use.
Detail 03
JFET-based circuit
The circuit replaces the tube stages of the early standalone designs that inspired it with transistor technology.
Detail 04
4.7 x 9.5 x 2.4 inches
Its stated enclosure dimensions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It uses one 1/4-inch input and one 1/4-inch output.
- 02An external power supply is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a digital spring-reverb simulation?
No. It uses an authentic Accutronics-type Type-8 spring reverb pan.
02Can I switch between two reverb balances?
Yes. Mixer 1 and Mixer 2 provide two dry/wet settings, selected with a dedicated footswitch.
03What controls are on the pedal?
Volume, Tone, Dwell, Decay, Mixer 1, and Mixer 2.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Control Knobs
- Volume, tone, dwell, decay, mixer 1, mixer 2
- Footswitches
- Effect on and mixer select
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Green
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output
- 1 x 1/4 inch
- Input
- 1 x 1/4 inch
- Power Requirement
- External power supply (included)
3 detailsSize & weight
- Depth
- 9.5 inch
- Width
- 4.7 inch
- Height
- 2.4 inch
1 detailsOther
- Product Type
- Spring reverb pedal
