Catalinbread Belle Epoch Deluxe (Black and Silver)

This pedal delivers a meticulously faithful recreation of the legendary EP-3 tape echo circuitry, capturing every nuance of the original unit’s sonic character. From the 22V power rail and JFET preamp (based on the later EP-3 spec), to the silicon transistor-driven record and playback amplifiers, every stage—from input to feedback loop—has been painstakingly reproduced using all-discrete, through-hole construction. The only modern update is a 24-bit high-fidelity digital delay line replacing the tape, ensuring the same warm tone with increased reliability and precision.

Internally, it’s loaded with top-shelf components like Orange Drop 225P capacitors, carbon composition resistors, and germanium diodes, all carefully selected to maintain the feel, response, and harmonic content of the original. Whether you're after the subtle preamp coloration or the lush, saturated repeats of a classic tape echo, this pedal delivers the full EP-3 experience—minus the maintenance of magnetic tape.