As much as we love the tradition and sound of the classic Accutronics 4AB3C1B pan, we have to admit that the decay of this pan is currently longer than the decay of the original pans used by Fender® in the early 60s. The same model pan produced in the 1960s had a shorter decay, which produced a splashier sound and reduced the reverb tail.

We are always searching for "that" sound at Surfy Industries, and we realised we had to do something about this.

So, we spoke to Accutronics® directly and proposed to them that they make for us an upgraded 4AB3C1B spring pan with increased quality materials for a fuller sound, a more reliable product, and a custom decay level to get a bit closer to the sound of the vintage pans. We think we have found a great balance with our new product, The SurfyPan!


2 SURFYPAN MODELS AVAILABLE

Both models have the same kind of sound fullness and "drip", they just have a different decay response.
The "decay" is the length of the reverb tail: the shorter the decay, the shorter the reverb.

We are talking about 1-2 seconds difference, or less, which may not seem much, but it can be important depending on the playing configuration and the equipment used (amplifier, other effects). Consider in facts that working at a high gain level on the amplifier, for example, can naturally extend the compression and sustain of the reverb, but also the size of the speakers used can affect the final sound result.

◆ REGULAR SURFYPAN: Medium-Short Decay
This pan is defalt in SurfyBear Metal and SurfyBear Studio

◆ SURFYPAN EXTRA: Short Decay
This pan is default in SurfyBear Classic