my Fulltone SSTE "echoplex" mini arrived today

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Sandy Eggo
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Posted on May 20 2015 12:01 AM

gonna crosspost, guilty as charged its too cool not to share.
I've been on a wait list for some time but it arrived today! The new "mini" tape echo /echoplex by Fulltone, SSTE (solid state tape echo) serial #15

its pretty small but heavy

here's size reference with a bottle of my wife's kinda beer.

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DannySnyder

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Posted on May 20 2015 01:10 AM

Wow - looks awesome! Enjoy

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SanchoPansen

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Posted on May 20 2015 01:11 AM

Envious? Me? Nahhh....

Now get some demos up!

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JObeast

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Posted on May 20 2015 04:22 AM

Congrats, Tavo! Mike Fuller sure builds great effects. I've long been a fan of tape echo, beginning with an old 70s Univox EC100 cartridge unit which I sold after exploring its rather narrow limits, then an Echoplex EP3 or EP4 I got for free(!) in non-working condition, fixed up and enjoyed for several years before selling it. Later I traded a guitar in Nashville for a used Fulltone Tube Tape Echo and these days it's all I use besides my Surfy Bear FET Reverb and the built-in Reverb & Tremolo. My FTTE still runs the tape it had when I bought it, even though I have a fresh one in the gig bag. It sounds a little dirty, but I like it that way and keep the transport clean to avoid head wear and sticking. I also cleaned and lubed the head glide path for better modulation. The FTTE is a great instrument with its own voice but it needs upkeep or it will tear itself apart.
I wonder how the sound of these two units differs. The FTTE has dual outputs and a trimodal routing switch. The new unit has this fancy lighted f/s which seems a logical design advance.
Can't wait to hear a shootout between the two units!

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josheboy

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Posted on May 20 2015 10:18 AM

That looks really cool, Tavo. If you don't mind my asking, how much did that cost?

I'd love to listen to some sound clips, hint hint

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JObeast

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Posted on May 20 2015 11:07 AM

Joshoggua,
I see they are $799 MSRP. I think that's a couple hundred less than the FTTE. Will probably bring down the resale price of the latter.

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pavlovsdog

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United States

Posted on May 20 2015 11:49 AM

What was the appeal of a solid state unit, Tavo?

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eltwang

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Denmark

Posted on May 20 2015 12:44 PM

This looks very cool. Excellent size too. I'm looking forward to see some of your demos, Tavo.

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SixStringSurfer

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Posted on May 20 2015 12:59 PM

I know I could Google it, but what rather hear it from you guys. What exactly is that thing?

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TVTheWiredTurtle

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Sandy Eggo
United States

Posted on Jun 13 2015 11:10 PM

I had to cut it up, sorry it was more in depth but this'll do. The Fulltone is GORGEOUS if you find the sweet spot so it doesnt overdrive or "Saturate", regarding roots music. If you want filth, texture and general hippie music this thing is CRAZY good. Worth every penny but damn its a lot of pennies. my Dtape echo cost $250 not $800I will live with the fake tape.

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bigtikidude

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Posted on Jun 14 2015 01:08 AM

I'm confused,
Does it have a tape or is it a simulator.

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TomK

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Posts: 87
Pittsburgh

Posted on Jun 14 2015 10:44 AM

bigtikidude wrote:

I'm confused,
Does it have a tape or is it a simulator.

It's real tape.

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TVTheWiredTurtle Joined: Dec 03, 2009 Posts: 859 Sandy Eggo	Posted on May 20 2015 12:01 AM gonna crosspost, guilty as charged its too cool not to share. I've been on a wait list for some time but it arrived today! The new "mini" tape echo /echoplex by Fulltone, SSTE (solid state tape echo) serial #15 its pretty small but heavy here's size reference with a bottle of my wife's kinda beer. — http://www.thenocturnebrain.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nocturne-Brain-Preamp-Zombies/240721872969 Top
DannySnyder Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11075 Berkeley, CA	Posted on May 20 2015 01:10 AM Wow - looks awesome! Enjoy — Danny Snyder "With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac' Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF Top
SanchoPansen Joined: Jan 04, 2011 Posts: 1588 Berlin L-Berg	Posted on May 20 2015 01:11 AM Envious? Me? Nahhh.... Now get some demos up! — The Hicadoolas Top
JObeast Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan	Posted on May 20 2015 04:22 AM Congrats, Tavo! Mike Fuller sure builds great effects. I've long been a fan of tape echo, beginning with an old 70s Univox EC100 cartridge unit which I sold after exploring its rather narrow limits, then an Echoplex EP3 or EP4 I got for free(!) in non-working condition, fixed up and enjoyed for several years before selling it. Later I traded a guitar in Nashville for a used Fulltone Tube Tape Echo and these days it's all I use besides my Surfy Bear FET Reverb and the built-in Reverb & Tremolo. My FTTE still runs the tape it had when I bought it, even though I have a fresh one in the gig bag. It sounds a little dirty, but I like it that way and keep the transport clean to avoid head wear and sticking. I also cleaned and lubed the head glide path for better modulation. The FTTE is a great instrument with its own voice but it needs upkeep or it will tear itself apart. I wonder how the sound of these two units differs. The FTTE has dual outputs and a trimodal routing switch. The new unit has this fancy lighted f/s which seems a logical design advance. Can't wait to hear a shootout between the two units! — Squink Out! Top
josheboy Joined: Mar 13, 2009 Posts: 2367 Twin Cities, MN	Posted on May 20 2015 10:18 AM That looks really cool, Tavo. If you don't mind my asking, how much did that cost? I'd love to listen to some sound clips, hint hint Top
JObeast Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan	Posted on May 20 2015 11:07 AM Joshoggua, I see they are $799 MSRP. I think that's a couple hundred less than the FTTE. Will probably bring down the resale price of the latter. — Squink Out! Top
pavlovsdog Joined: Nov 22, 2010 Posts: 297	Posted on May 20 2015 11:49 AM What was the appeal of a solid state unit, Tavo? Top
eltwang Joined: Feb 26, 2008 Posts: 543 Copenhagen, Denmark	Posted on May 20 2015 12:44 PM This looks very cool. Excellent size too. I'm looking forward to see some of your demos, Tavo. — El Bluesky El Ray El Ray on Bandcamp El Twang on YouTube Top
SixStringSurfer Joined: Sep 23, 2014 Posts: 1428 Memphis, TN	Posted on May 20 2015 12:59 PM I know I could Google it, but what rather hear it from you guys. What exactly is that thing? — MooreLoud.com - A tribute to Dick Dale. New EP Louder Than Life available on bandcamp and website. Top
TVTheWiredTurtle Joined: Dec 03, 2009 Posts: 859 Sandy Eggo	Posted on Jun 13 2015 11:10 PM I had to cut it up, sorry it was more in depth but this'll do. The Fulltone is GORGEOUS if you find the sweet spot so it doesnt overdrive or "Saturate", regarding roots music. If you want filth, texture and general hippie music this thing is CRAZY good. Worth every penny but damn its a lot of pennies. my Dtape echo cost $250 not $800I will live with the fake tape. — http://www.thenocturnebrain.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nocturne-Brain-Preamp-Zombies/240721872969 Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25682 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jun 14 2015 01:08 AM I'm confused, Does it have a tape or is it a simulator. — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
TomK Joined: Feb 11, 2007 Posts: 87 Pittsburgh	Posted on Jun 14 2015 10:44 AM bigtikidude wrote: I'm confused, Does it have a tape or is it a simulator. It's real tape. Top

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