AKG BX15 Spring Reverb (Vintage)?

Lagerfeldt · 24th March 2005

Anybody here know this spring reverb?

What year is was originally built? And is it any good..

Thanx

HudHudson · 25th March 2005

This box has been around for a long time, can't say when it was introduced, but I first recall using one in a studio around '79-80. I just listened to some tracks from those sessions last week and was surprised how cool and smooth the reverb was. It's no EMT plate but for the money it had a nice flavor.

Sounds Great · 25th March 2005

Amazing spring reverbs. I am not familier with the BX15, but I did have a BX10 around 1980-1985 and I still miss it. I have also heard the big brother BX20 and it sounds even better. If I recall correctly, Richard Dodd said he still uses and likes the BX20.

Lagerfeldt · 25th March 2005

Thanks everybody, and thanks Gustav I'll check out Soundcheck. :-)

thenoodle · 25th March 2005

I used to listen to all three at various places. I bought a new bx20 years ago and it was very very good for ballads. I didn't like the Bx10 much and I didn't like the bx15 at all. There was a depth missing in the 10 and 15. Neither one were as good as the 20.

Shan · 28th March 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lagerfeldt

Anybody here know this spring reverb?

What year is was originally built? And is it any good..

Thanx

You might be able to find some info over here.

I never heard of the BX-15 but I heard the BX-20E two weeks ago on a hendrix/chili peppers style ballad I worked on. It sounded great!!

Shane

Ginger · 9th April 2005

Hi Holger

Got one my self, It´s a very nice Verb, Fantastic as oldschool Guitar-verb. No bottom-ends but pure ssssssssssss.....

If you like different palettes to make your mixes sound interesting, go buy one.

BR Michael

10th April 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shan

You might be able to find some info over here. Shane

Nice link! Thanks for this.

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24th March 2005	#1
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HudHudson Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, Texas USofA Posts: 1,671	This box has been around for a long time, can't say when it was introduced, but I first recall using one in a studio around '79-80. I just listened to some tracks from those sessions last week and was surprised how cool and smooth the reverb was. It's no EMT plate but for the money it had a nice flavor. __________________ "The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." - Hunter S. Thompson should have said this, but didn't www.yellowdogstudios.com

25th March 2005	#3
Sounds Great Gear Guru Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 15,301 1 Review written	Amazing spring reverbs. I am not familier with the BX15, but I did have a BX10 around 1980-1985 and I still miss it. I have also heard the big brother BX20 and it sounds even better. If I recall correctly, Richard Dodd said he still uses and likes the BX20. __________________ http://soundcloud.com/sounds-great-1 -Rob And these children that you spit on As they try to change their worlds Are immune to your consultations They're quite aware of what they're going through

9th April 2005	#7
Ginger Gear interested Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 4	BX20 Hi Holger Got one my self, It´s a very nice Verb, Fantastic as oldschool Guitar-verb. No bottom-ends but pure ssssssssssss..... If you like different palettes to make your mixes sound interesting, go buy one. BR Michael

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thenoodle Lives for food Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,169	I used to listen to all three at various places. I bought a new bx20 years ago and it was very very good for ballads. I didn't like the Bx10 much and I didn't like the bx15 at all. There was a depth missing in the 10 and 15. Neither one were as good as the 20.

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