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Catalinbread Epoch Boost - Echoplex EP-3 Preamp with Built-In Buffer

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Catalinbread Epoch Boost - Echoplex EP-3 Preamp with Built-In Buffer
Product no: 9000-0069-5250

Product information

General

Catalinbread offer the Epoch Boost: a pedalboard-friendly version of their iconic Echoplex EP-3 preamp with built-in buffer. The team over at Catalinbread have done everything they could to get the sound of the Epoch Boost as close to perfection as possible, meaning that just like the original EP-3, this fresh and compact preamp comes loaded with NOS Orange Drop condensers. What's different, however, is that the Epoch Boost runs on 22 Volts and provides unprecedented amounts of headroom and sonic brightness. Hook it up to a 9V power supply, and this American-made pedal will happily form the core of your sound.

The Epoch Boost: Your Secret Weapon

When turned all the way up, the Epoch Boost provides a maximum clean boost of 20dB, and let's be honest, that's exactly why we're all here. Well, that and the switchable Hi-Z input buffer which helps to accommodate a serious number of effects pedal and maintain full signal integrity. Whichever way you look at it, the Catalinbread Epoch Boost is more than just a preamp, booster and buffer in one. It's the 'mastering pedal' every guitarist deserves.

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  • Please note: A power supply is not included.

Specifications

Product features

Adapter included
No
Centre positive/negative
Centre negative
Sustainable product
Not specified
Mini pedal
No
True bypass
Yes
Power supply plug
Barrel 2.1 mm (inner diameter)
Type of tone control
Enhancer
Type of distortion
Clean boost
Can be powered by battery
No
Voltage
9 V

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
265 gr
Dimensions
12,5 x 7,5 x 6,0 cm

Product specifications

  • type of effect: preamp / clean boost / buffer
  • compact reproduction of the Echoplex EP-3 preamp
  • up to 20dB of sparkling, dynamic boost
  • 22V shunt-regulated internal power supply, runs on 9 Volts
  • NOS Sprague Orange Drop condensers
  • JFET transistor (close approximation to the originalTIS58)
  • powerful bias for warmer foundation sound
  • internally switchable hi-Z input buffer
  • input: mono jack
  • output: mono jack
  • power supply: 9V DC (not included)
  • dimensions: 6 x 11 x 5 cm
  • weight: 180 g
  • made in the USA

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

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