Black Country Customs Secret Path Reverb

This second hand pedal is in great condition

Includes metal case

The Black Country Customs (BCC) Secret Path Reverb by Laney is a boutique reverb pedal that combines classic reverb sounds with modern enhancements, offering guitarists a versatile tool for crafting ambient textures.

Design & Build Quality

The Secret Path features a sturdy metal chassis, ensuring durability for both studio and live settings. Its compact design makes it pedalboard-friendly, and the tri-color LED provides clear visual feedback on the selected mode, which is particularly useful on dark stages.

Features & Functionality

This pedal offers three distinct reverb modes:

• Spring: Emulates the classic '50s/'60s spring reverb sounds, delivering a spanky vibe reminiscent of that era.

• Plate: Provides a tighter and larger-sounding reverb, akin to vintage studio plate reverbs.

• Secret Path: A unique mode that creates a deep, dark, and cathedral-like ambience with a dynamically evolving shimmer, ideal for ambient soundscapes. 

Each mode can be further enhanced by holding down the main footswitch:

• Spring and Plate Modes: Engages a modulation effect, adding a chorus-like warble to the reverb

• Secret Path Mode: Introduces an ethereal shimmer effect, enriching the ambient quality

The pedal's controls include:

• Mix: Adjusts the balance between dry and wet signals.

• Tone: Shapes the reverb's tonal character.

• Pre-Delay: Sets the time between the dry signal and the onset of the reverb.

• Size: Determines the perceived size of the reverb space.

An additional 'Edit' switch allows the 'Size' control to adjust the intensity of the enhanced modes, offering deeper customization.

Performance

Users have praised the Secret Path for its versatility and sound quality:

• Spring Mode: Delivers authentic '60s spanky vibes, especially when the pre-delay is increased, producing an almost slap-back effect

• Plate Mode: Offers a bigger and tighter reverb sound, suitable for various musical styles.

• Secret Path Mode: Creates immersive ambient textures, with the enhanced shimmer adding a washy pad-like quality, comparable to pedals like the Dark Star but with a smoother character

• Versatile Reverb Options: Three distinct modes cater to a wide range of musical genres.

• Enhanced Features: Additional modulation and shimmer effects provide creative flexibility.

• Durable Construction: Robust build quality ensures reliability for both live and studio use.

The BCC Secret Path Reverb pedal by Laney stands out as a versatile and high-quality reverb solution for guitarists seeking both classic and ambient sounds. Its combination of traditional reverb types with modern enhancements makes it a valuable addition to any pedalboard. While there are minor design considerations, such as knob visibility and mix control limitations, the overall performance and tonal options make it a worthy investment for musicians aiming to expand their sonic palette