STrymon Flint VS Fender Tre-Verb (Comparison)
Our pick: Strymon Flint
We get a little weirded out when a company tries to do too many things at once. For as good as Fender is on guitars and amps, we haven't really embraced what they're doing on the pedal front. Plus, we're pretty loyal to Strymon (a pedal-only company). For those reasons, we'll take the Flint and feel good about it.
In this comparison article we're looking at two tremolo/reverb combo pedals, the Strymon Flint and the Fender Tre-Verb. Both of these pedals are setup with a similar interface, combining two sets of controls for tremolo and reverb, along with three algorithms for each effect.
Moreover, they both cost exactly the same.
So what are the differences between the two pedals?
Which one is better for you?
We'll do a quick and simple comparison to show you where the pedals differ and which one might be more ideal for your particular situation.
Fender's Pedals
As we often mention when comparing Strymon pedals, they tend to win out over the competition rather easily.
Strymon just makes really good pedals.
Fender's work in the guitar pedal market is still fairly new and it's certainly not going to overtake what Strymon has accomplished, even if they do put forward a pedal with comparable specs. So while we like the Tre-Verb, brand loyalty plays a huge role in this one for us.
We'll take the Strymon Flint based on that factor alone.
Fender's entry into the guitar pedal market has been okay, but it doesn't beat Strymon.
Strymon Flint VS Fender Tre-Verb (comparison tool)
This is a simple comparison tool allowing you to see the Strymon Flint and the Fender Tre-Verb side-by-side. It includes pricing and a simplified specs sheet. Use the compare buttons see the two pedals together.
Pedal | Title | Rated | Browse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strymon Flint Tremolo/Reverb | n/a | |
 | Fender Tre-Verb Tremolo/Reverb | n/a |
In this section we've included demo videos for each pedal, so you can get a feel for how they both sound. Personally, we like the tone of the Strymon Flint a little better than the Tre-Verb.
Specs for Both Pedals
Other than slightly different i/o profiles, the two pedals are built essentially the same, right down to the three tremolo and reverb algorithms in each pedal with corresponding controls. Note that the Strymon Flint actually has secondary functions for each knob, which you can see on the Strymon Flint user manual.
Header | Flint | Tre-Verb |
|---|---|---|
Effect Type | Tremolo/Reverb | Tremolo/Reverb |
Circuit | Digital | Digital |
Inputs | 1 x 1/4" switchable to TRS Stereo | 2 x 1/4" (L/Mono, R) |
Outputs | 2 x 1/4" (L/mono,R) | 2 x 1/4" (L/Mono, R) |
True Bypass | PRS TCI-tuned 85/15 Humbucker | Burstbucker 61R Humbucker |
Knobs | Intensity, Mix, Speed, Decay, Color | Level, Rate, Depth, Blend Tone, Dwell |
Switches | 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone + 5-way blade | Opto/Bias/HM and '63/'65/Plate |
Dimensions | Not listed | 1.75" x 4.8" x 5.1" |
Brand loyalty or more products from Fender?
Summary of Comparison
Both these pedals sound fantastic, and it's hard to make much of a distinction between them without knowing the brands ahead of time. They're also nearly identical in terms of their control scheme.
However:
We like the Strymon Flint's tone a little better. We'd also rather have the pedal from a brand that only makes pedals (Strymon) as opposed to a brand like Fender that seems to make a little bit of everything these days.
If your brand loyalty is different, the Tre-Verb is certainly a decent alternative.
But we'll stick with Strymon as our official recommendation.
Your Questions
Do you have questions about the Strymon Flint VS Fender Tre-Verb comparison?
Maybe you have questions about our testing and comparison process.
If so, feel free to drop us a line in the comments section below. We check those and answer regularly, so it's a great way to improve these articles and provide more content for readers in the future.
We'll see you there.
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Written by Bobby on Pedals and Reviews
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I have a Fender Tre-verb and altho the FX are good, I find the noise & hiss that the pedal generates (either on or off) make it unusable for most live gigs. My rig consists of actual vintage tweed Fenders and thru a 5E3 Deluxe the hiss factor is quite severe. Is the Strymon better/quieter/ cleaner in this regard?
Is the noise only an issue with the Tre-verb? It’s not normal to have any noise (or at least very little) with a reverb pedal.
What power supply are you using?
Probably the most bias, uninteresting and flawed comparisons I’ve ever read.
You’ve failed to describe anything that separates the two other than simply stating that you’re giving Strymon a free win because you like them, and one comment that the ‘tone is better’.
What was the point publishing this complete waste of time?
To upset you.
I agree.