The Mr. Black SuperMoon Eclipse is a modulated stereo reverb pedal, described by the maker as "Stunning, lush, modulated stereo reverb." It expands the company's SuperMoon Modulated Reverberator, the mono Mr. Black SuperMoon, into a true-stereo format with two fully independent complimentary channels1. Mr. Black's own description of the sound is characteristically grand: "Two immense celestial bodies collide and coalesce creating a surreal and ethereal sonic miracle."1
Stereo path and modes
The Eclipse is built around a true-stereo audio path with two fully independent complimentary channels, so the left and right sides of the reverb are processed separately rather than being a mono effect panned wide2. It runs in two modes, Standard and Chrome, and the Chrome side is full-wet capable, meaning the reverb can be run without any dry signal, which matters if you want the pedal as the last stage of an ambient rig or in an effects loop2.
Controls, presets and expression
A preset can be saved by pressing the Save button and activated or de-activated by pressing the Preset switch2. Beyond that, the pedal has an optional expression control input: "An expression pedal can be assigned to any, or all, of the control knobs on the fly by simply connecting a standard expr[ession pedal]," according to Mr. Black's product page2. In practice that means one expression pedal can sweep the blend, the modulation or any other knob, or several at once, without a menu.
Power and specifications
The Eclipse runs on industry-standard 9VDC power, which Mr. Black describes as pedal-board and daisy chain friendly, with a draw of under 70mA2. Input impedance is approximately 500KΩ per channel, output impedance is approximately 2KΩ, and the frequency response runs from approximately 15.6Hz to approximately 22KHz1.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power | 9VDC, <70mA draw2 |
| Input impedance | ~500KΩ (each channel)1 |
| Output impedance | ~2KΩ1 |
| Frequency response | ~15.6Hz to ~22KHz1 |
| Dimensions | 3.7" x 4.7"2 |
| Bypass | Buffered-Bypass (trails)1 |
Because the bypass is buffered with trails, the reverb tail keeps ringing after you switch the pedal off rather than stopping dead, and the buffer also suits long cable runs and pedalboards1.
Price and availability
The maker's standard product page lists a regular price of $329.95 USD with a sale price of $299.95 USD, as of 26 October 20261. The B-stock page lists a regular price of $299.95 USD as of the same date, so the two maker pages disagree on the regular figure2. B-stock units are sold with minor cosmetic defects, and Mr. Black's terms are explicit: "NO RETURNS/EXCHANGES/REFUNDS. ALL B-STOCK SALES FINAL!" B-stock units still carry the standard 1-year Mr. Black Warranty2.
B-stock SuperMoon Eclipse units are final sale: no returns, exchanges or refunds, though they carry the standard 1-year Mr. Black Warranty2.
Where it sits in the Mr. Black range
The Mr. Black SuperMoon Eclipse is a compact reverb pedal from Mr. Black, measuring 3.7" x 4.7"2. It carries a regular price of $299.95 USD1, and the company's listing also shows a frequency response of ~15.6Hz to ~22KHz1. A preset can be saved by pressing the Save button and activated or de-activated by pressing the Preset switch2. For more on the effect type, see Reverb Pedals.
A PDF manual for the pedal is available from the maker2.
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Questions
Does the Mr. Black SuperMoon Eclipse have trails on bypass?
Yes. The pedal uses buffered bypass with trails, so when you switch it off the reverb tail continues to decay naturally instead of being cut off. Mr. Black lists this as Buffered-Bypass (trails) on the product page, and trails on bypass is called out as a feature of the pedal.
Is the SuperMoon Eclipse true stereo?
Yes. Mr. Black describes the SuperMoon Eclipse as having a true-stereo audio path with two fully independent complimentary channels. It is a stereo expansion of the mono SuperMoon Modulated Reverberator.
What is Chrome mode on the SuperMoon Eclipse?
The pedal runs in two modes, Standard and Chrome. On the Chrome side the reverb is full-wet capable, meaning the wet signal can be run on its own without any dry signal underneath, which is useful for ambient playing and for placing the reverb at the end of a stereo rig.
Can I use an expression pedal with the SuperMoon Eclipse?
Yes. The pedal has an optional expression control input, and a standard expression pedal can be assigned to any, or all, of the control knobs on the fly by connecting it and turning the desired control all the way up.
Does the SuperMoon Eclipse take a battery?
The pedal runs on industry-standard 9VDC power and is described by Mr. Black as pedal-board and daisy chain friendly, with a draw of under 70mA. No battery operation is mentioned on the maker's product page.
Where is the Mr. Black SuperMoon Eclipse made?
Mr. Black states on the product page that the SuperMoon Eclipse is proudly made in the U.S.A.
Sources (2)
- SuperMoon Eclipse, Mr. Black
- SuperMoon Eclipse B-stock, Mr. Black
