Tape Echo's

[Connor]

So im thinking of getting a tape echo. i have some money and they look awesome. im particular to the roland Re 101 or 201.
anyone know a lot about the field? worth it? totally awesome? piece of shit?

discuss.

[Mudfuzz]

I have a 201, but I got it before they got trendy so I didn't pay what they are now. Still if you have the need for what they do and want "that" sound they are worth it.

[Nychthemeron]

I've wanted a Space Echo, but after discovering the old Watkins Copicat Solid State Tape Echo, I'm thinking about getting someone from the UK to ship one out here. They're supposedly insanely cheap on the used market over there and they have that awesome tape echo sound (especially when put in the long mode).

[RossCanyonsofstatic]

I've wanted a Space Echo, but after discovering the old Watkins Copicat Solid State Tape Echo, I'm thinking about getting someone from the UK to ship one out here. They're supposedly insanely cheap on the used market over there and they have that awesome tape echo sound (especially when put in the long mode).

Find me one toooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Nychthemeron]

hah, some dude told me he got one on eBay UK for £58 and that there have been some floating around for £70ish. I would do a lot of things for a tape echo that cheap.

[devnulljp]

hah, some dude told me he got one on eBay UK for £58 and that there have been some floating around for £70ish. I would do a lot of things for a tape echo that cheap.

Man that would be awesome. Last one I saw sold for $$$$$$$$$$$$.

Echoplex is da bomb though.

[Scruffie]

They're going for round £100 now, the Solid State ones are farrr cheaper than the valve models...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-WATKINS-C ... 35aa41a877

[Connor]

the old rolands are SS aren't they?

[Scruffie]

the old rolands are SS aren't they?

According to these service manuals, yes http://manuals.fdiskc.com/tree/Roland/R ... Manual.pdf

I was talking about the Watkins, the Tube versions are going for around £3-600 and the solid states only £100

[tchen]

i've always wanted to try building a tape echo... but i procrastinate. i think it'd be cool to build one using old tape decks and cassettes.

[Nychthemeron]

They're going for round £100 now, the Solid State ones are farrr cheaper than the valve models...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-WATKINS-C ... 35aa41a877

SCRUFFIE GET THIS AND SEND IT TO MEEEEEEE

[Scruffie]

They're going for round £100 now, the Solid State ones are farrr cheaper than the valve models...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-WATKINS-C ... 35aa41a877

SCRUFFIE GET THIS AND SEND IT TO MEEEEEEE

Oh Okay then... Waitttt a minute, I don't have £100 to spare!

[Nychthemeron]

How much do you assume it would be to ship a tape echo to the us? My guess is something like £40. I am now really thinking about selling something and having you ship one of thems over.

[Scruffie]

Not a clue really what shipping will be as I dunno what one of these things weighs, i've only seen one once and felt no urge to pick it up

Royal Mail stops at 2kg internationally though and I bet this is more than that... Parcel Force has a 30kg restriction based on volume... tough to work out, atleast when tired.

[Nychthemeron]

My guess is that a Copicat can't be more than 10kg.

So much Tape Echo GAS right now...