Catalinbread Belle Epoch · EP-3 style tape echo with discrete preamp & self-oscillation (Gold’N White)

Authentic “tape” repeats · EP-3 preamp feel · True Record Level control · Random wow/flutter · 80–~700ms · 9–18V

The Catalinbread Belle Epoch is a faithful recreation of the Maestro Echoplex EP-3 experience—not just “tape-ish EQ,” but the full behavior: the preamp that makes your guitar feel better even with echoes off, the way repeats degrade, the unpredictable wow & flutter, true record level behavior, and musical self-oscillation you can actually play.

“The Catalinbread Belle Epoch is the closest thing to a real EP-3 that I’ve ever played.” — Eric Johnson

The key is Tone/Record Level: it doesn’t affect your dry signal—only the first repeat—letting you go from wispy/airy repeats to thick, louder, slightly gritty repeats in a way that’s much closer to hitting tape harder than turning a generic “tone” knob.
Sway/Mod controls the random wow/flutter warble, and Echo Sustain moves from classic decays into infinite repeats and full self-oscillation (it can get very loud—just like the real thing).
The Echo Delay control is designed to be manipulated in real time, with a subtle “lag/catch-up” feel that mimics tape-head movement rather than a perfectly linear digital delay knob.

Gold’N White limited edition: special finish with limited availability in Europe (not available in the USA, UK, or other markets).

Key features

• Captures key EP-3 traits: preamp feel, repeat decay, wow/flutter, self-oscillation.
• Tone/Record Level shapes the first repeat from airy to thick + gritty.
• Sway/Mod adds random wow/flutter warble (non-perfect, tape-like).
• Echo Sustain spans classic repeats to infinite and self-oscillation.
• Echo Delay with tape-head-style “catch-up” behavior.
• Internal preamp gain trimmer (unity to huge fuzzy boost).
• Internal bypass option: True Bypass or “buffer” mode with trails.

Technical specifications

• Controls: Mix, Tone/Record Level, Sway/Mod, Echo Sustain, Echo Delay.
• Delay time: approx. 80ms to ~700ms.
• Power: 9–18V DC center-negative.
• Current draw: approx. 60mA; allow headroom (min. ~70mA recommended).
• Internal controls: Gain trimmer + buffer/true bypass (trails) switch.
• Edition: Gold’N White (Europe-limited finish).

Find the Catalinbread Belle Epoch Gold’N White at onemorepedal.com.

EP-3 mojo without the tape maintenance: a better-feeling preamp, beautifully degrading repeats, and self-oscillation you can play.