Strymon Olivera Oil Can Delay

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£259.99

This is a New Strymon Olivera Oil Can Delay from Strymon, now available in the Guitar Pedals category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

Description

The Strymon Olivera Oil Can Delay is a recreation of one of the most unusual effects ever built capturing the dark warbly echoes of the original oil can units from the late 1950s. Designed to replicate the way those machines smeared modulated and decayed the Olivera delivers repeats that shift and morph in real time. Its range covers short everything from slapback to long atmospheric trails all dripping with the organic modulation that made the originals so inspiring. With stereo operation a JFET Class A preamp for warmth and touch sensitivity and delay spillover for smooth bypass transitions its the perfect blend of vintage and modern. Its straightforward yet versatile with time adjustable between 200–800ms a switch offering short long or combined echo playback and knobs for mix rate intensity and regeneration. Hold the footswitch while adjusting regeneration and you can dial in the tone of your repeats from dark and murky to bright and cutting. Beyond that the Olivera comes with MIDI functionality 300 preset slots and USB connectivity for firmware updates or deeper computer control. Rugged road-ready and creative it brings a vintage flavour to todays pedalboards without the maintenance headaches of the original oil can machines.

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Strymon

Strymon are known for making standout reverb pedals and more. Founded with a passion for tone and innovation, their gear has shaped countless records and players’ sounds. Look out for their iconic designs and flagship models — they’ve earned a reputation for reliability and creativity.

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