Electro Harmonix Slap-Back Echo
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Electro Harmonix
Slap-Back Echo
Product Info
Article Number:
560820
Brand:
Electro Harmonix
Model:
Slap-Back Echo
Category:
Delay/Echo Pedals
Price:
$86.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This little EH Slap-Back Echo is a seriously fun and affordable way to get that classic, vintage vibe. It's perfect for adding subtle doubling or a cool, retro wash to your guitar or bass—think early rockabilly or surf music. Don’t expect it to replace a full-featured delay, but it nails that specific slap-back sound.
Product Description
- Electro Harmonix Slap-Back Echo
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Slap-Back Echo
- Fully analogue reissue of the Electro Harmonix pedal from the late 70s with modern updates and very compact size
- 3 Delay time settings and up to +20 dB boost for subtle doubling effects up to intense bathroom reflections
- Controls: Gain
- Blend
- Switch: Time (45
- 65 and 100 ms)
- LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Effect Bypass
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative polarity
- Current consumption: 15 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (included in delivery)
- True bypass
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 51 x 93 x 51 mm
PROS
- • Authentic 70s slap-back tone, surprisingly warm and organic.
- • Compact size makes it incredibly pedalboard-friendly.
- • The boost function adds versatility beyond simple slap-back.
- • True bypass preserves your signal when the effect is off.
CONS
- • Limited delay times restrict its use for longer, rhythmic delays.
- • Gain control can be noisy at higher settings, especially with hotter pickups.
- • Analog design means some drift in delay time is possible with power fluctuations.
Product Video
Key Features
Delay Type
Analog Slap-Back
Max Delay Time
100ms
Controls
Gain, Blend, Time Switch
Tap Tempo
None
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Barrel Connector (included)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The boost adds a nice, gritty warmth, but it can introduce some hiss with high-output pickups; experiment with the gain knob carefully.
Being an analog pedal, slight drift is possible, especially with less stable power sources. It's generally minimal but something to be aware of.
The EH Slap-Back offers a much more raw, vintage tone; the Strymon provides far more flexibility and pristine digital clarity at a considerably higher price point.
