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Key Features
The Surfy Industries SurfyBear Metal Tank in Black delivers the unmistakable character of classic outboard spring reverb in a rugged, road-ready format. Designed for players who want the splash, depth, and dynamic feel of a real spring unit, it captures the sound and behaviour of the early-'60s reverb designs that helped define surf guitar. Using JFET transistor technology in place of tubes, the SurfyBear Metal Tank preserves the lively analogue response of those vintage units.
Inside, a genuine SurfyPan type-4 spring reverb pan developed with Accutronics provides the authentic "drip" and musical decay that spring reverb fans chase. The aluminium enclosure keeps the unit durable, with removable feet making it ideal for pedalboards. True bypass keeps your dry tone intact, while a built-in clean boost helps maintain presence when the reverb is engaged. Compact, dependable, and packed with character, the SurfyBear Metal Tank brings vintage-inspired spring reverb to today’s players.
Product Ref: 332538
The SurfyBear Metal Tank is built for players who want the real feel of spring reverb rather than a digital approximation. At its core is an analogue JFET-based circuit designed to recreate the response of the iconic standalone reverb units that shaped surf music in the early '60s. This style of reverb is more than just an ambience effect; it reacts to the player’s touch, pick attack, and muting in a way that becomes part of the performance itself. The result is that unmistakable splashy, lively reverb character that can range from subtle vintage space to full dripping surf textures, all with the musical behaviour that only a real spring system can deliver.
Central to the SurfyBear Metal Tank’s sound is the exclusive SurfyPan type-4 spring reverb pan, developed in collaboration with Accutronics and Surfy Industries. This pan is designed to capture the decay, character, and feel of the revered spring tanks used in classic reverb units from the early '60s. It offers a detailed and expressive response with rich trailing ambience, helping chords bloom and lead lines take on that unmistakable wet, three-dimensional presence. Because the pan is an actual physical spring system, players can interact with it in the traditional way, producing the dynamic and organic response that made these units so influential in the first place.
While inspired by vintage reverb units, the SurfyBear Metal Tank is designed with modern practicality in mind. Its aluminium housing is durable and roadworthy, yet easier to manage than larger traditional standalone units. Removable feet on the underside make it more convenient to position on pedalboards or in compact live rigs. The dedicated external footswitch jack allows players to integrate it more easily into performance setups, while the dual mixer control capability through the optional SurfyDrip Switch adds further flexibility. This makes the unit well suited not only to surf specialists, but also to guitarists who want authentic spring reverb in a more adaptable format.
The SurfyBear Metal Tank includes features that make it reliable and practical in demanding live and studio environments. True bypass ensures that your dry signal remains intact when the unit is disengaged, preserving the natural sound of your guitar and amplifier. A built-in clean boost helps compensate for any perceived level difference when the effect is switched on, ensuring the reverb remains present and usable in a mix. The innovative dual-LED on/off button provides clear status indication on dark stages, and the included 12V power supply works worldwide with any polarity. Together, these features give players vintage-style spring tone with the control and dependability needed for modern use.
