Danelectro Reel Echo Tape Simulator Pedal

A Diamond in the Rough

The Reel Echo Tape Simulator by Danelectro is the best ?echo? device you can buy on the market. Sure, you could go out and find one of the old analog devices, but it is my humble opinion that the Reel Echo does just about everything the original delay systems were capable of with less hassle and cost. One of the drawbacks of the early ?reel-to-reel? devices was the need to replace the tape every so often to maintain fidelity. For the musician in need of reliable gear, these analog devices were not always dependable. I have owned the Reel Echo pedal for over a year now. While I will be the first to admit that the knobs and switches are flimsy, the Reel Echo pedal eliminates the hassle of a tape and produces a consistent array of echo and delay effects. I am usually scornful of digital emulation, but this pedal doesn?t sound like a digital effect. It produces a warm tone and has been an excellent addition to my repertoire. I hope you?ll be as surprised as I was by the versatility and ?analog-like? warmth of the Reel Echo Tape Simulator.

Reviewed by Marlowe on 9/25/2006 who plays Rock, Indie.