Who is Running an Echoplex Style Preamp Pedal?

[BeZo]

I was thinking of getting an Echoplex style preamp on my board to boost and fatten. What are you guys using?

 

[lll]

Lot of fakes out there (Dunlop, EP Booster, etc).

Key spec for accuracy: NOS TIS58 running @ ~24V

http://www.badgereffects.com/badgerplex.html

 

[~Abstract~]

I'm running one of those "fake" Xotic EP Boosters at 18v.

I usually keep it between 9oclock and 11oclock...then into a OD808...

I love my "fake" tones. The EP totally thickens and fattens my "fake" tones.

 

[lll]

I'm running one of those "fake" Xotic EP Boosters at 18v.

I usually keep it between 9oclock and 11oclock...then into a OD808...

I love my "fake" tones. The EP totally thickens and fattens my "fake" tones.

I had one of those. Good pedal, but not a true EP preamp.

If it doesn't have a NOS TIS58 running @ ~24V, then it's a fake EP preamp (or in other words, inaccurate to the original circuit)

 

[steve_k]

Chase Tone - Secret Preamp. Best I have found.

 

[Deleted member 13074]

The Clinch EP-Pre is a wonderful pedal
The original take on putting the Echoplex into pedal format

https://www.clinchfx.com/ep-pre/

 

[Stradazone]

I like the Dunlop Echoplex pedal, I have a real Ep-3 Echoplex to compare it to and it's close enough for me!

 

[paulyc]

I have the Dunlop also, and a real EP3 and it’s close enough for me too.

 

[BeZo]

The MXR Booster Mini caught my eye recently. That's an Echoplex Preamp and a Micro Amp clean boost in one pedal. I gotta do some research and see if it can be run at higher voltages. The Dunlop Echoplex Preamp pedal seems like a good candidate itself, although I was leaning towards the EP Booster for it's size. Anyone run those at higher voltages?

 

[Bronco]

I like the Dunlop Echoplex pedal, I have a real Ep-3 Echoplex to compare it to and it's close enough for me!

He's talking about the EP-type FET boost pedals (unless you are too; sounds like you're referring to the echo tho).

To OP, I've had the Dunlop EP boost and the Xotic -- you can't go wrong with either.

 

[psychodave]

I’ve tried them all, Dunlop, Clinch, Chase and based on owning several exhoplexes, the Badgerplex is the closest to my real EP3.

 

[fek]

The MXR Booster Mini caught my eye recently. That's an Echoplex Preamp and a Micro Amp clean boost in one pedal. I gotta do some research and see if it can be run at higher voltages. The Dunlop Echoplex Preamp pedal seems like a good candidate itself, although I was leaning towards the EP Booster for it's size. Anyone run those at higher voltages?

I just picked up the MXR Booster Mini this morning. Will be trying it out tonight running into the new DSL100HR. Will let you know what I think.

 

[scottosan]

I'm running one of those "fake" Xotic EP Boosters at 18v.

I usually keep it between 9oclock and 11oclock...then into a OD808...

I love my "fake" tones. The EP totally thickens and fattens my "fake" tones.

I had one of those. Good pedal, but not a true EP preamp.

If it doesn't have a NOS TIS58 running @ ~24V, then it's a fake EP preamp (or in other words, inaccurate to the original circuit)

The tolerance for the TIS58 was all over the place and even real EP's don't all sound the same. You can get a more consistent tone out of newer transistors. If you get an old unit of happen to procure a new build with old parts, it going to be a crap shoot what you end up with.

Selected FETs: Q1 should have an IDSS value of around 3mA, right in the middle of the range of the
2N5484. Q2 should have an IDSS value between 7mA and 8mA. The part numbers don’t have to be the ones
specified as long as they have those measurements. See previous page for more information.

 

[lll]

I’ve tried them all, Dunlop, Clinch, Chase and based on owning several exhoplexes, the Badgerplex is the closest to my real EP3.

Exactly, and should since the TIS58 is *the* component used in the original EPs.

And the Badgerplex guy's craftsmanship is like a work of art on the inside.

 

[Stradazone]

I like the Dunlop Echoplex pedal, I have a real Ep-3 Echoplex to compare it to and it's close enough for me!

He's talking about the EP-type FET boost pedals (unless you are too; sounds like you're referring to the echo tho).

To OP, I've had the Dunlop EP boost and the Xotic -- you can't go wrong with either.

Yes I'm talking about the Dunlop Echoplex Preamp pedal not the echo one

 

[psychodave]

I’ve tried them all, Dunlop, Clinch, Chase and based on owning several exhoplexes, the Badgerplex is the closest to my real EP3.

Exactly, and should since the TIS58 is *the* component used in the original EPs.

And the Badgerplex guy's craftsmanship is like a work of art on the inside.

Yes, mine is built like a tank. Robert (owner) is a super nice guy. My pedal was one of the first echoplex pedals sold and I bought it used a long time ago and he sent me parts to upgrade it along with different TIS58's. I've found that the badgerplex pedal compresses just like a real echoplex and of course add that special sound. That said, the other pedals I mentioned above did sound good for what they do and are awesome in their own right, but I didn't want another "pedal" to stick out in front of my amp, I wanted something that was as close as possible to my real echoplex.

 

[scottosan]

I’ve tried them all, Dunlop, Clinch, Chase and based on owning several exhoplexes, the Badgerplex is the closest to my real EP3.

Exactly, and should since the TIS58 is *the* component used in the original EPs.

And the Badgerplex guy's craftsmanship is like a work of art on the inside.

Yes, mine is built like a tank. Robert (owner) is a super nice guy. My pedal was one of the first echoplex pedals sold and I bought it used a long time ago and he sent me parts to upgrade it along with different TIS58's. I've found that the badgerplex pedal compresses just like a real echoplex and of course add that special sound. That said, the other pedals I mentioned above did sound good for what they do and are awesome in their own right, but I didn't want another "pedal" to stick out in front of my amp, I wanted something that was as close as possible to my real echoplex.

Damn Dave. You have all of the cool shit!

 

[BeZo]

The MXR Booster Mini caught my eye recently. That's an Echoplex Preamp and a Micro Amp clean boost in one pedal. I gotta do some research and see if it can be run at higher voltages. The Dunlop Echoplex Preamp pedal seems like a good candidate itself, although I was leaning towards the EP Booster for it's size. Anyone run those at higher voltages?

I just picked up the MXR Booster Mini this morning. Will be trying it out tonight running into the new DSL100HR. Will let you know what I think.

Damn it. Did you snag that one that was on CL?

 

[Spaceboy]

I had the Xotic XP, Clinch Pre, and Dunlop P3. The Clinch was the most useful for me, but ultimately not enough to keep around. The little bit these pedals add didn't really translate enough when playing with a band to be worth it's space on my pedalboard. They sound great at home though.

 

[fek]

Used the MXR Booster Mini last night with the new DSL100HR. I liked it as an always on pedal with the internal trim pot turned to just below 1/4 and the volume just barely cracked open. I could see it being great for leads with the internal trim turned up a little. Added just enough of something to fill out the sound and warm things up a bit.

When I kicked on a Koko boost after it though, feedback city. Even setting a NS2 up to clamp super quick I was still getting a touch of the screech. Will mess around with it some more tonight.