Catalinbread Epoch Boost Preamp/Buffer Pedal
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Rock 'n' roll's greatest tones were achieved with the help from tape echo! The Catalinbread Epoch boost uses the same circuitry as a vintage EP-3 preamp.
Overview
You've heard the rumors: Some of rock 'n' roll's greatest tones were achieved without pedals. Not so fast! While that's technically true, some of the most venerable guitar gods relied on an old tape echo unit to help achieve their legendary tones. This unit is the Maestro Echoplex EP-3. While some guitarists made great use of its echo effect, others dragged one to every gig just for its magical preamp. This preamp circuit was wired always-on, and so even those using it as an echo effect received significant tonal enhancements from the preamp circuit as well. Everyone from Eddie Van Halen to East Bay Ray of the Dead Kennedys relied on the EP-3 preamp to take their sound to previously unreachable heights. And now you can also, with the Epoch Boost.
Catalinbread refer to the Epoch Boost as a "mastering pedal," because it sounds like your base tone, but sculpted to perfection by a mastering engineer. This is accomplished by employing the same internal circuitry as a real EP-3, from the NOS Orange Drop capacitors to the output mixer stage that acts as a rudimentary frequency selector---it's all there. Catalinbread has taken the liberty of kicking the internal voltage all the way up to 22 volts, just like the original unit, giving you unparalleled headroom and clarity. Inside, Catalinbread has included a switchable hi-Z input buffer if you'd like to use the Epoch Boost as your only pedal (don't worry, Catalinbread won't judge). The Boost control gives you just the EP-3 tone when rolled… read more off, but adds up to 20dB of crystal-clear boost as you crank it. And trust us, you're gonna want to.
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Catalinbread refer to the Epoch Boost as a "mastering pedal," because it sounds like your base tone, but sculpted to perfection by a mastering engineer. This is accomplished by employing the same internal circuitry as a real EP-3, from the NOS Orange Drop capacitors to the output mixer stage that acts as a rudimentary frequency selector---it's all there. Catalinbread has taken the liberty of kicking the internal voltage all the way up to 22 volts, just like the original unit, giving you unparalleled headroom and clarity. Inside, Catalinbread has included a switchable hi-Z input buffer if you'd like to use the Epoch Boost as your only pedal (don't worry, Catalinbread won't judge). The Boost control gives you just the EP-3 tone when rolled… read more off, but adds up to 20dB of crystal-clear boost as you crank it. And trust us, you're gonna want to.
Specs
Pedal Type:: Boost
Analog/Digital:: Analog
Inputs:: 1 x 1/4"
Outputs:: 1x 1/4"
True Bypass:: Yes
Power Source:: Accepts 9VDC center-negative power ONLY
Power Usage:: 1mA
Batteries:: 1x 9V
Height: : 1.96"
Width:: 4.33"
Depth:: 2.36"
Weight:: .40 lbs
Analog/Digital:: Analog
Inputs:: 1 x 1/4"
Outputs:: 1x 1/4"
True Bypass:: Yes
Power Source:: Accepts 9VDC center-negative power ONLY
Power Usage:: 1mA
Batteries:: 1x 9V
Height: : 1.96"
Width:: 4.33"
Depth:: 2.36"
Weight:: .40 lbs
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Base Item
- Shipping Weight: 0.75 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 3 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): CatEpochBoost
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 503-841-5098
Web: https://catalinbread.com/
Phone: 503-841-5098
Web: https://catalinbread.com/
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