Pre-Owned Catalinbread Echorec

The Catalinbread Echorec: Classic Magnetic Drum Echo Inspiration in a Compact Pedal

Vintage Echo Character with Expanded Creative Possibilities

Few delay pedals have captured the imagination of guitarists quite like the Catalinbread Echorec. Inspired by the legendary magnetic drum echo unit that helped define the atmospheric sounds heard during Pink Floyd's iconic Pompeii performance, the Echorec delivers lush, rhythmic repeats and swirling ambient textures in a pedalboard friendly enclosure. Rather than simply recreating a classic, Catalinbread expanded upon the original concept by dramatically increasing the available delay time while preserving the unmistakable character that made the vintage unit so desirable. This pre-owned example shows light wear consistent with regular use. All cosmetic wear is documented in the accompanying photoset.

Dynamic Delay Controls for Endless Inspiration

The Echorec offers exceptional flexibility with an intuitive control layout. The Swell control determines the amount of feedback, ranging from a single repeat to rich cascading echoes that bloom into the signature swirling ambience. The Mix control spans everything from a completely dry signal to fully wet operation, making it equally at home in traditional rigs or stereo and multiple amplifier setups. The tilt style Tone control lets you fine tune the character of the repeats. Roll it back for warm, thick echoes or turn it clockwise for brighter, more articulate repeats that cut through a mix without overwhelming your dry signal.

Extended Delay Times and Unique Playback Programs

While the original magnetic drum unit topped out at approximately 300 milliseconds of delay, the Catalinbread Echorec expands that range from approximately 40 milliseconds all the way to 1000 milliseconds. Real time adjustment of the Delay Time control creates dramatic pitch shifting effects and spaceship style transitions that make this pedal an inspiring performance tool as well as a classic delay. The Program Select control gives access to multiple playback head combinations, recreating the rhythmic interplay of the original while unlocking combinations that were never possible on the vintage hardware. These expanded rhythmic patterns make the Echorec equally capable of subtle ambience, complex rhythmic delays, and experimental soundscapes.

Thoughtful Internal Features

Inside the pedal, additional controls allow players to tailor its performance even further. The internal Buffer or True Bypass switch lets you choose between buffered trails operation or true bypass. A modulation trimpot adjusts the depth of the simulated recording drum modulation, while the gain trimpot allows the preamp section to remain at unity gain or be boosted substantially to suit your rig and playing style. Whether you are chasing classic vintage echo tones or exploring expansive ambient textures, the Catalinbread Echorec remains one of the most distinctive and musical delay pedals available.

Specifications

• Pre-Owned
• Light cosmetic wear consistent with regular use
• All cosmetic wear documented in the photoset
• Delay effect inspired by the classic Binson Echorec magnetic drum echo
• Swell control adjusts feedback and repeat intensity
• Mix control ranges from fully dry to 100 percent wet
• Tilt style Tone control shapes repeat brightness
• Delay Time adjustable from approximately 40 milliseconds to 1000 milliseconds
• Program Select offers multiple playback head combinations and expanded rhythmic patterns
• Internal Buffer or True Bypass switch
• Internal Modulation trimpot
• Internal Gain trimpot
• No accessories included
• Power supply not included

This effects pedal ships fully insured with signature required.