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Catalinbread Belle Epoch Gold White: Iconic Tape Echo, Modern Features

The Catalinbread Belle Epoch Gold White delay pedal draws inspiration from the legendary Maestro Echoplex EP-3, bringing expressive warmth and classic tape echo dynamics into a compact, low-maintenance stompbox. Limited to a gold and white finish, this model is visually and sonically distinct. Detailed modeling of the EP-3 circuit—including 22V power rail emulation and JFET preamp—gives the lush coloration and organic repeats found on classic recordings. Used both as a studio tool and for live performance, this instrument offers robust creative control and lasting build quality.

Standout Features: Tape-Authentic Sound, Limitless Creative Control

What sets the Belle Epoch Gold White apart is its pairing of EP-3-inspired analog circuitry with a 24-bit digital delay line, which delivers true tape echo flavor without the hassle of tape maintenance. Access six echo programs—including rotary and filter effects—via the program matrix. A runaway latch button lets you launch infinite oscillation instantly, ideal for sonic experimentation and dramatic builds in performance.

Delay Circuitry for Immersive Tone

Modeled preamp and mixing stages deliver harmonically rich, musical repeats. Adjust from clean slapback to saturated delays up to 800 ms using onboard controls. Internal trimpots and a switchable bypass/buffered trails mode let you fine-tune the pedal’s footprint in any setup.

• Delay times up to 800 ms let you explore rhythmic echoes or atmospheric layers with precision.
• Preamp Section: JFET-based, EP-3 spec — delivers that signature tape coloration and feel
• Bypass Modes: True bypass / trails (buffered) — lets repeats decay naturally after disengaging

Creative Controls for Modern Players

Every knob is designed for immediate, hands-on shaping of your echo sound. Adjust modulation depth, push record level for tape-like saturation, and set echo sustain for anything from crisp repeats to self-oscillation. Echo delay can be set from 80 ms up to lush, extended trails.

• Echo Program Matrix: 6 selectable modes — from classic analog to rotary and filter
• Assign the expression pedal input (1/4" TRS) to delay time, echo volume, filter, or rotary speed for versatile on-the-fly control.
• Power: 9V DC, center negative — pedalboard friendly and reliable

Studio-Quality Build and Stage-Ready Engineering

Through-hole, all-discrete construction with high-grade components ensures authentic tone and rugged reliability. The gold and white chassis is made for touring musicians and collectors alike.

• Vintage voicing comes from orange drop 225P capacitors and carbon composition resistors.
• Dimensions: 119 mm x 93 mm x 61 mm (approximate, based on 4.68" x 3.66" x 2.4")
• Made in the USA for quality assurance and heritage.