Vahlbruch FX Pipeline V2

Pipeline V2

£179.00

Highlights

• A spring reverb pedal with analogue signal path and a digital reverb engine
• Produces warm, lush vintage reverb tones, from tight depth to long ambient trails
• Feels responsive under your fingers; no latency, full dynamics preserved
• Reverb and Volume knobs plus Springs, Decay and Tone toggles offer deep control
• 3 position Springs toggle (Short / Medium / Long) with Decay for rich variation
• Tone toggle (Neutral / Bright / Dark) lets you shape high end of the reverb only
• Analogue dry path before and after reverb ensures clean signal integrity
• MagTraB footswitch uses magnetic sensing and gold relay
• Handmade in Germany, built with premium parts for reliability and sonic consistency
• Rugged all metal enclosure stands up to road and stage use
• Clear, functional graphics make settings easy to read in live situations
• LED indicator shows when effect is engaged at a glance
• True bypass preserves your tone when the pedal is off
• Hybrid architecture: analogue dry path + digital reverb mixing for best of both worlds
• Jacks and power input placed for tidy wiring and easy pedalboard layout
• Includes warranty for peace of mind with your gear

Description

The Vahlbruch FX Pipeline V2 is a boutique spring reverb effects pedal built to bring the classic reverb character of vintage tube amplifiers into your pedalboard in a usable, versatile form. It combines the best of analogue signal integrity with a highly refined digital reverb core, your dry guitar tone remains untouched, while the reverb is generated and mixed in with precision and clarity.

When you engage the Vahlbruch FX Pipeline V2, the pedal opens a sonic palette of lush, deep, warm spring style reverberation. It can produce anything from tight, short ambient trails that gently widen your rhythm tone, to long, immersive echoes that carry your solos into dreamy ambience. The reverb has a satisfying sense of presence and dimensionality; it responds to your playing dynamics and preserves the punch and clarity of your instrument. Because the direct guitar signal is never digitised, latency is eliminated and your tone’s character and responsiveness remain intact.

Playing through the Vahlbruch FX Pipeline V2 feels natural and inspiring. The controls are direct and responsive, allowing you to refine your sound quickly on stage or in the studio. The tactile feedback of the knobs and toggle switches gives confidence when making adjustments mid set. The smooth, quiet MagTraB footswitch makes switching in and out of reverb feel effortless (no mechanical click, no switching noise) so you can trust it in live situations without worrying about artefacts or switch wear.

The control layout is intuitive yet flexible. A “Reverb” knob adjusts how much reverb is blended in (a good starting point is around 2 o’clock). A “Volume” knob handles the overall output, with unity gain at 12 o’clock and up to +7 dB boost available. Two toggle switches broaden your tonal options. The “Springs” toggle lets you choose between Short, Medium or Long simulated spring variants, each giving different decay characteristics, density and harmonic content. In the Long mode, a small “Decay” control lets you dial the decay time to taste. The “Tone” toggle (Neutral / Bright / Dark) shapes the treble content of only the reverb signal (your clean dry tone remains unaffected). These options let you sculpt subtle or more pronounced reverb character depending on genre or context.

Under the hood, the Vahlbruch FX Pipeline V2’s signal path is designed for transparency and musicality. Your direct guitar signal remains fully analogue throughout, no A/D or D/A conversion. All processing before and after the reverb engine is also analogue. Only the reverb generation core is digital, and its output is blended with the analogue path to produce a supple, organic reverb with a high signal to noise ratio. The result is a reverb effect that breathes and feels alive, without smearing or dulling your tone.

Build quality is solid and reliable. The Vahlbruch FX Pipeline V2 is housed in a robust all metal enclosure designed to withstand heavy use on the road. The fit and finish reflect its boutique roots, giving you confidence in durability and stage dependability.

The visuals are clean and straightforward. The layout is legible under low light, and the graphics are functional without being flashy, just enough personality to match a serious pedalboard aesthetic. The toggle labels and knob positions allow you to eyeball your settings quickly during performance.

A blue LED power indicator confirms that the pedal is active, and status is clear without hiding in the shadows of your board. The LED is sufficiently visible to show you whether the effect is engaged at a glance.

Bypass is true bypass, meaning when the pedal is switched off it opens the signal path, preserving tone integrity and ensuring no colouration when unused. You get a fully transparent signal path in bypass mode, no tone loss, no added capacitance, nothing unwanted in the chain.

Input and output jacks and the DC power input are logically placed so as to facilitate tidy pedalboard wiring. Because of its jack placement it becomes easier to manage patch leads and maintain a compact layout.

One of the standout innovations is the MagTraB (Magnetic Transducer Button) switching system. Instead of a typical mechanical footswitch, MagTraB uses a magnet whose position is sensed internally and relayed to a gold plated relay to switch the audio path. This brings several advantages: extremely long lifespan (virtually unlimited switching cycles), nearly silent and smooth switching (no mechanical clicks), and higher reliability under repeated use. You can also program how the pedal behaves at startup, whether it defaults to bypass or engaged, via a simple four step process using the MagTraB button.

The Vahlbruch Pipeline V2 is exceptional for players who want genuine spring reverb character without compromising their guitar’s tone or feel. It’s richly tunable, reliable on stage, and built with serious attention to signal purity. Whether you're adding subtle ambience to chords or creating soaring, expansive soundscapes, this pedal delivers with musical integrity and ease.

Controls

• REVERB: Sets how much reverb you hear, start around 2 o’clock for a balanced mix
• VOLUME: Ranges from silence to +7 dB boost, with unity gain at 12 o’clock
• DECAY: Control (active in Long mode) tailors reverb length to your taste
• SPRINGS TOGGLE (S/M/L): Switches between short, medium or long spring simulations
• TONE TOGGLE (Neutral / Bright / Dark): Sculpts treble content of only the reverb signal

Components and Technical Specifications

• Handmade in Germany, boutique pedigree with reliability in demanding use
• Input impedance is 1.0 MΩ, preserve guitar signal integrity and protect pickup dynamics
• Output impedance is 100 Ω, maintains low noise drive into next stage
• Uses 100 % analogue signal path before and after reverb mixing
• Only the reverb engine is digital, your clean tone is never digitised
• MagTraB footswitch technology replaces mechanical switch with magnet sensing and relay
• True bypass switching ensures your tone remains untouched when pedal is off Construction is all-metal enclosure, built to withstand gigging environments
• Powered by standard 9V centre negative supply
• Battery operation is not supported
• Current draw measured using a Truetone 1Spot mA Meter:
• Bypass (minimum): Approximately 89 mA
• Engaged (maximum): Approximately 91 mA

Current draw may vary slightly depending on control settings, circuit behaviour, and active features such as gain stages, modulation, filtering, or reverb tails. For best performance, use a high quality isolated power supply that matches the pedal’s current requirements. Always refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations, as incorrect powering may cause damage.

Enclosure Dimensions

• Depth: 111 mm / 4.3 in
• Width: 60 mm / 2.3 in
• Height: 32 mm / 1.2 in

Weight

• 253 g
• 0.56 lbs

Official UK Dealers

FX Pedal Planet Limited and FX Pedal Planet Online Store proudly serve as UK dealers for Vahlbruch effects pedals. If we do not have the specific Vahlbruch pedal you are looking for, please reach out to us via the contacts page, and will order it on our next stock order for you at the best price and customer service.

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