Ernie Ball Expression Tremolo: MusicRadar hands-on

By Michael Astley-Brown, Simon Arblaster
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Super-versatile, tonesome tremolo pedal demoed

Michael Astley-Brown and Simon Arblaster get excited by Ernie Ball’s latest expression pedal, the Expression Tremolo.

Joining the Expression Overdrive and Ambient Delay, this purple treadler retains its brothers' solid build quality, and boasts five waveforms (including the uni-vibe-like Harmonic mode) and a rather fine spring reverb.

Since we filmed this demo, the price tag has changed to $199/£199. The pedal's international launch is in September.

Gear used: Fender American Original Jazzmaster, Vox AC15

MORE INFO: Ernie Ball releases versatile Expression Tremolo pedal

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Michael Astley-Brown
Michael Astley-Brown

Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com (opens in new tab), in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe (opens in new tab).