Greek effects pedal brand Crazy Tube Circuits has released the White Whale JR, an ultra-compact reverb and tremolo pedal featuring a genuine spring reverb mechanism.

Despite its compact size (15.4 × 8.3 × 6.8 cm), small enough to fit neatly on a pedalboard, it features a three-spring reverb system. The circuitry has been tuned to reproduce the exquisite saturation characteristics of tube power amplifiers and output transformers, creating a deep, warm, and three-dimensional sound. The circuit routing also mirrors that of traditional amplifiers, placing the tremolo after the reverb. It recreates a three-dimensional vintage sound in which the tremolo gently modulates not only the guitar's dry signal but also the beautifully lingering reverb tail. Because it uses real springs, it responds organically to the player's dynamics and physical vibrations, creating a sense of unity, as if the pedal itself were an extension of the instrument. Be sure to check out this unit, which combines tradition with innovation and defies the conventions of conventional pedal designs!

Crazy Tube Circuits / White Whale JR