Catalinbread Belle Epoch BOS

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Catalinbread Belle Epoch BOS

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Belle Epoch BOS

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 534561
Model: Belle Epoch BOS
Price: $262.90

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The Belle Epoch BOS is a seriously impressive recreation of the Echoplex EP-3. It nails that vintage tape echo vibe – the warmth, the subtle flutter, the occasional tape anomaly – making it a dream for players chasing that classic studio sound. This is perfect for guitarists and bassists wanting that authentic, slightly unpredictable, and characterful delay without the maintenance headaches of a real EP-3.

Product Description

  • Catalinbread Belle Epoch BOS
  • Electric Guitar Effect Pedal
  • An authentic emulation of the famous Echoplex EP-3 tape echo including preamp
  • Delay time: from 80 - 800 ms
  • Controls: Echo sustain
  • modulation
  • record level
  • mix & echo delay
  • Internal switches: Gain Trimmer & Buffer/True Bypass
  • Power supply with a 9-18 V DC power supply unit with coaxial connection and negative polarity inside
  • suitable power supply unit article no. 409939
  • not included in the delivery
  • Current consumption: 60mA
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Authentic Echoplex EP-3 tone with convincing tape warble.
  • • Well-implemented preamp adds desirable warmth and drive.
  • • Gain trimmer allows for subtle to aggressive saturation.
  • • Solid build quality; feels robust and durable for pedalboard use.
CONS
  • • Limited delay time range compared to modern digital delays.
  • • Power supply is not included, adding to the overall cost.
  • • Modulation depth can be a bit overwhelming for subtle repeats.

Product Video

Key Features

Delay Type Tape Echo Emulation
Max Delay Time 800ms
Controls Echo Sustain, Modulation, Record Level, Mix, Echo Delay
Tap Tempo No
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9-18V DC, Coaxial Connector, Negative Polarity

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a very good approximation, but the EP-3's modulation is often more complex and nuanced due to the physical tape. The Belle Epoch’s modulation is controllable but can be a bit intense at higher settings.
It captures the essence, but the original Echoplex had a slightly different circuit. This version provides a similar warmth and a touch more gain flexibility with the trimmer.
While it *might* work with a standard 9V, the wider voltage range (9-18V) unlocks the full dynamic range and headroom of the preamp and delay circuit, making it highly recommended.

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