The Belle Epoch Deluxe by Catalinbread is a tape echo pedal that faithfully reproduces the original EP-3 specifications. It features exact EP-3 circuitry, from the 22-volt power rail to the JFET preamp, mixer stage, high-gain silicon transistor-based record and playback amplifiers, and the feedback loop. The only difference is the replacement of the record and playback heads with a 24-bit high-fidelity digital delay line.
Technical Specifications:
- Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
- Power Usage: 200mA
- Features: Internal tunable repeats trimpot, internal bypass type switch
- Max Delay Time: 800ms
- True Bypass: Yes (switchable to buffered mode)
- Height: 2.4"
- Width: 4.68"
- Depth: 3.66"
- Weight: 0.93 lbs
- Expression: 1/4" TRS expression input
The pedal is hand-made in Portland, Oregon and features all-discrete, through- hole construction with premium components such as orange drop 225P capacitors, carbon composition resistors, and germanium diodes.
The Belle Epoch Deluxe offers a blend of vintage tape echo tones with modern functionality, making it a versatile and reliable choice for musicians and sound engineers.
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$359.99
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$372.10
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$310.19
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$359.99
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