Crazy Tube Circuits WHITE WHALE V2 Reverb

A 'vintage amp' approach from the 60s, designed for the pedalboard

The White Whale V2 is directly inspired by the spring reverbs and tremolos associated with American amps from the 1960s. Crazy Tube Circuits preserves the essential idea of these circuits: a real spring tank and organic behavior, with special attention to dynamics and an "amp-like" feel.

This V2 takes the concept further by improving the power amplifier driving the springs to increase headroom and broaden frequency response. The result: a stronger, more spacious reverb that stays defined when increasing dwell and mix, while retaining the lively and irregular character that makes vintage units charming.

For which guitarist and styles?

The Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2 is aimed at guitarists who want an authentic spring reverb (not just a digital simulation) and a classic-inspired tremolo in a single pedal. It suits both intermediate players seeking rootsy tones and advanced players looking for a premium sound foundation for studio or stage.

It excels particularly in surf, blues, vintage rock, country, indie, and any genres where you want to hear the "drip" of springs or a musical tremolo. On a pedalboard, it can serve as the ambient core at the end of the chain, or conversely be placed before certain distortions thanks to the Pre/Post order setting.

Controls, modes, and design: everything to shape your reverb and tremolo

The reverb section offers comprehensive controls: dwell, tone, mix, and volume. The tone control acts after the tank recovery stage and affects only the wet signal: useful for switching from a bright, "drippy" reverb to a softer, smoother ambiance without touching the dry sound. The dwell control adjusts the amount of signal sent into the springs, from a softer response to a more explosive splash.

To vary texture, a switch selects Long/Short/Medium and offers vintage-typed tank behaviors: finer and softer reverbs (2 short or medium springs), a brighter reverb like blackface amps (2 medium or long springs), or a denser response (3 long springs). A dedicated analog circuit also emulates tube and output transformer saturation achieved with high dwell settings.

The tremolo section features controls for speed, depth, and volume, and four signatures: Tube, Opto, Harmonic Hard, and Harmonic Soft. The Tube/Opto/Harm and Harm Hard/Soft switches facilitate switching from a round, smooth tremolo to a more contrasted modulation. The tremolo indicator lights up in time with the tempo, helping to lock the pulse on stage.

Regarding integration, the two effects can operate independently, and the Pre/Post order allows placing the tremolo before or after the reverb, depending on whether you want a more "classic" modulation (tremolo before reverb) or broader, atmospheric waves (tremolo after reverb). There are also expression control functions to manage the reverb mix and tremolo speed, as well as a remote passive bypass option for both effects via a dedicated accessory. The design is announced as true bypass, and a function allows setting the bypass/engage state at startup.

The sound

The White Whale V2 aims for a 3D, granular, and lively spring reverb: you easily get the characteristic bounce, the attacks that "splash," and that slight organic instability that makes you forget you're playing through a pedal. The improved headroom results in a more open reverb that maintains definition when playing hard or using high-output pickups.

The tremolo covers a wide spectrum: from subtle movement that thickens a clean tone to deep, highly expressive pulses. The harmonic modes add a more textured color, ideal for clean parts, arpeggios, and hypnotic rhythms. Finally, the volume boost of the reverb section is a real asset: it compensates for the "pull-back" feeling you can have when increasing the wet mix a lot, allowing the guitar to stay upfront.

Technical specifications

Effects	Tremolo, Reverb	Type	sector
Format	Pedal	Use	electric guitar
EQ	Tone	Color	Blue

Reverb time	long, short, or medium	Input and output	6.35mm mono jack
4 tremolo options	Tube, Opto, Harmonic Hard, Harmonic Soft	Footswitch and expression	6.35mm TRS jack
Reverb controls	dwell, tone, mix, volume	Maximum current consumption	180 mA
Tremolo controls	speed, depth, volume	Dimensions (L x W x H)	172 x 125 x 73 mm
Switches	Tube/Opto/Harm, Harm Hard/Soft, Pre/Post, Long/Short/Medium	Weight	815 g
Footswitches	reverb on/off, tremolo on/off	Power supply	not included
Expression control functions	reverb mix and tremolo speed (expression/tap pedals not included)	Documentation	included