The Amp Garage

jon · Joined: 24 Feb 2006 Posts: 388 Location: North East

I am really gassing for one. I am a total delay junkie, and I think this may be the ultimate high.

jelle · Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Posts: 1499

High on maintenance.... Laughing

Reeltarded · Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 4321 Location: GA USA

What, these old things? Smile

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One of the first EP-1s and two '62 EP-2s. i really don't care much for the later ones, don't really care much for the -2s. The -1 has separate controls for straight signal and echo instead of a sweep for both.

They are no more upkeep than say a.. fairly stable woman, or an ancient Martin in bad weather.

jon · Joined: 24 Feb 2006 Posts: 388 Location: North East

Bob-I · Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 3598 Location: Hillsborough NJ

I used one for years in te 70s and 80s. It became too hard to keep running so I sold it and went to digital delays. Considering you can get a decent digital for $100, less than a few tapes for the echoplex I think it was the right decision.

M Fowler · Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 8699 Location: MN

How about that Orange Twin Reverb there.

Reeltarded · Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 4321 Location: GA USA

hah REVERB TWIN. (let's not make Fender angry)

It's like a Fender sort of setup with an AC30-ish output. It gets really hawt when you make it scream.. but it does a Rocket sort of clean. The tone controls work in unexpected ways for strange outcomes, I'll tell you that is for certain.

The reverb is not bright and spanking like a Fender, it's very mellow, and mute. Smooth.

I found it at a gas station next to a pawn shop while bounding across Kentucky. I think it's a '75 model. Next time I get inside it I will take some pictures, and I still owe you guys some pics of the white Twin too as I suddenly remember. Eeek. Too little time, not enough space!

Einstien was a jerk.

Gibsonman63 · Joined: 27 May 2009 Posts: 836 Location: Texas

The original Roland RE-201 Space Echos were pretty cool as well if you are really into the tape thing. I beleieve it does chorusing or flanging as well.

Big Jim · Joined: 30 Aug 2009 Posts: 394 Location: Central Florida

I've got an EP3. Sounds amazing ......when it works. Great for aping old Zep and Floyd. Cool

Reeltarded · Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 4321 Location: GA USA

Rolands and EP-3 are probably more viable as well. The plexes are kind of tricky, and one trick units. We also have a 301 that I never use at work. I prefer a PCM-41 or 42 for straight delay line. Much cleaner signal, plus modulation if you want. 301 has reverb and chorus too.

Uhh.. I am afraid to say what the best delay lines are. They are rare and sometimes cheap.. and what if I need parts? omg please don't let them break.

You guys ever see a Cooper Time Cube? That is a DIY project worth looking at. You are likely to find 95% of the materials in the garden center at Lowe's, or connected to an evaporator in a chemical lab.

... Lord, take me downtown..

Gibsonman63 · Joined: 27 May 2009 Posts: 836 Location: Texas

http://messageboard.tapeop.com/viewtopic.php?t=63371

Interesting. For some reason, I was expecting an oil can delay.

BTW, TapeOp is a good read if you have any interest in recording. Plus it's free.

wsaraceni · Joined: 14 Apr 2006 Posts: 382

i had a tube tape echo from fulltone. only effect i miss.

Reeltarded · Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 4321 Location: GA USA

cpollack · Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 45 Location: Detroit

I have two Roland Space Echos, an RE-301 and an RE-501. The 301's delay sounds better, the 501 is quieter. The 501 also has a better sounding reverb. The reverb on the 301 isn't really usable. The chorus on both is excellent.

Lousyatit · Joined: 30 Apr 2008 Posts: 74 Location: Southeast

I have four, I must like them.