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Electro-Harmonix1996ReverbReverb$Budget($50–250)

Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb

Guitarists wanting a genuine piece of stompbox-reverb history in a dead-simple, single-knob package.

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Strengths

  • One of the first genuinely usable stompbox reverb pedals, at a time when reverb almost always meant a rack unit or amp spring tank
  • Single-knob simplicity (just reverb type selection) makes it instantly usable with zero learning curve
  • Helped establish the entire modern 'reverb pedal' product category that's now a pedalboard staple

Trade-offs

  • Digital reverb algorithms are noticeably more basic and less lush than modern reverb pedals a decade or two newer
  • No control over decay time or mix level — you get exactly the three fixed reverb types on offer, nothing more

Full Specifications

Full technical specifications for the Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb
SpecificationValue
BrandElectro-Harmonix
ModelHoly Grail Reverb
Era1996
Typical Price TierBudget ($50–250)
Effect TypeReverb
CircuitDigital
True BypassNo
Power9V adapter
Controls1 knobs
Tap TempoNo
I/OMono in/out

A relative used-market guide, not a live quote — real prices vary by condition, region, and timing. Check the Reverb/eBay links on any item for current listings.

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Match60
Flexibility32
Portability88
Ease of Maintenance75
Tonal Neutrality45

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Maintenance & Supplies

9V power supplyPatch cablesContact cleaner (DeoxIT)

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