The Lone Wolf Audio Full Nelson Delay Reverb is a combined delay and reverb pedal, built around the classic pairing of the two effects in one enclosure. Each side has its own footswitch and its own controls, so the delay and reverb can be used separately or together1. The pedal's graphics are taken from the cult classic movie Eraserhead1.
The controls
The delay and reverb sides are laid out independently, each with its own set of knobs1.
| Side | Controls | What they cover |
|---|---|---|
| Delay | Pre-Delay, Post-Delay, Feedback | Shaping the repeats, with a Mode selector for the three delay types1 |
| Reverb | Output, Mix, Dampen, Dwell | A wide range of reverberated sounds, from slight and subtle to overpowering and over-the-top1 |
The delay side's Mode selector lets you choose from Mid-Fi Tape Delay, Traditional Delay, and Pronounced Delay modes1.
Speed Shift
Alongside the two effect switches, there is a third soft momentary switch right in the middle of the pedal, called Speed Shift. Pedal of the Day described it this way1:
"Speed Shift, which basically takes the effects and stretches it out, like an old tape machine, creating some unpredictable and exploratory new sounds."
Because it is momentary, it works as a live performance tool: hold it down to stretch the sound, release it to return1.
What reviewers said
Writing on Pedal of the Day in April 2016, the reviewer thanked Lone Wolf Audio for the chance to play the pedal and called it "a truly unique and exciting multi-pedal that will get your experimental blood flowing"1. The same review noted that Lone Wolf Audio "has been creating far-out, inventive and certainly unique pedals for some time now"1.
For more on the maker's other designs, see the Lone Wolf Audio VHS and the Lone Wolf Audio Xenomorph, or browse delay pedals and reverb pedals more broadly.
Videos
Pedal of the Day
Questions
How many footswitches does the Full Nelson have?
It has three: on/off switches for the delay effect and the reverb effect, plus a third soft momentary switch placed between them. That third switch is the Speed Shift, which stretches the effect out like an old tape machine and can create unpredictable, exploratory sounds while you play.
What delay modes does the Lone Wolf Audio Full Nelson offer?
The delay side's Mode selector offers three choices: Mid-Fi Tape Delay, Traditional Delay, and Pronounced Delay. Alongside the mode selector, the delay side carries Pre-Delay, Post-Delay, and Feedback controls for shaping the repeats.
What does the Speed Shift switch do on the Full Nelson?
Speed Shift is the soft momentary switch in the middle of the pedal. Held down, it takes the effect and stretches it out, the way an old tape machine does, which Pedal of the Day described as creating unpredictable and exploratory new sounds.
Can I use the delay and reverb separately on the Full Nelson?
Yes. The pedal has separate on/off footswitches for the delay and the reverb, and each side has its own set of controls, so you can run either effect on its own or the two together as the classic delay and reverb combination.
Why does the Full Nelson have Eraserhead artwork?
The graphics on the enclosure are taken from the cult classic movie Eraserhead, fitting the pedal's experimental character. The maker, Lone Wolf Audio, has a reputation for far-out, inventive and unique pedals, of which the Full Nelson is one example.
Sources (1)
- Lone Wolf Audio Full Nelson Delay Reverb, Pedal of the Day, 2016-04-28
