{"product_id":"strymon-ec-1-single-head-tape-echo-open-box","title":"Strymon EC-1 Single Head Tape Echo (Open Box)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis listing is for an open box item. All of the original contents, packaging, and warranty are included. The packaging has been opened and may show wear, however, the contents are in new condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC-1 Single Head Tape Echo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Timeless Classic Reborn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the dreamy sound of a classic ‘60s tape echo complete with the harmonic richness of the accompanying tube preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy organic and ethereal modulation produced by countless subtle mechanical imperfections, and easily dial in anything from warm slapback to expansive echo feedback beds with a strikingly gorgeous stereo image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith beautifully-tuned low frequency response, lush tape saturation and sublime echo decay, EC-1 provides all the best of what a tube driven tape echo can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTape, Tubes, and the Best of the Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eDevelopment of EC-1 started with the groundbreaking single moving head algorithm originally developed for our El Capistan pedal, which is renowned for its lifelike reproduction of vintage tape echo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-8129509 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-motion-effects-element\" data-id=\"8129509\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='{\"motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling\":\"yes\",\"motion_fx_opacity_effect\":\"yes\",\"motion_fx_opacity_range\":{\"unit\":\"%\",\"size\":\"\",\"sizes\":{\"start\":0,\"end\":30}},\"motion_fx_opacity_direction\":\"out-in\",\"motion_fx_opacity_level\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":10,\"sizes\":[]},\"motion_fx_devices\":[\"desktop\",\"tablet\",\"mobile\"]}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1910126\" data-id=\"1910126\" data-element_type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated elementor-motion-effects-parent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1628827 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor elementor-motion-effects-element\" data-id=\"1628827\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings='{\"motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling\":\"yes\",\"motion_fx_opacity_effect\":\"yes\",\"motion_fx_opacity_range\":{\"unit\":\"%\",\"size\":\"\",\"sizes\":{\"start\":0,\"end\":30}},\"motion_fx_opacity_direction\":\"out-in\",\"motion_fx_opacity_level\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":10,\"sizes\":[]},\"motion_fx_devices\":[\"desktop\",\"tablet\",\"mobile\"]}' data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom there, we were fortunate to acquire what turned out to be a very special Echoplex EP-2, as the unit was in amazingly good condition and had been worked on by storied technician Cesar Diaz. We discovered that several purposeful and skillfully-implemented modifications had been made to the unit, including tweaks to the tube preamp for a warmer sound closer in frequency response to an EP-3. The modifications seemed aimed at bringing the best aspects of the various vintage Echoplex models into a single unit, and the inspiring result significantly informed development of EC-1, imbuing it with a special character that is immediately nostalgic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFull-Featured Compact Stereo Tape Echo EC-1 offers impressive power and flexibility in a small and elegant form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEC-1 offers impressive power and flexibility in a small and elegant form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSelectable tube-modeled preamp voices. Artifact-free tap tempo. Discrete stereo operation for independent processing of the left and right stereo inputs. Straightforward controls and expression pedal capability. High-impedance, ultra-low noise discrete Class A JFET stereo input preamp for exceptional touch sensitivity, dynamics and feel. MIDI control of tempo, patch save\/recall and more. Premium components, rugged construction and a USB jack for performing firmware updates or controlling the pedal from a computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Strymon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53165696975157,"sku":"Strymon-EC-1-FU","price":220.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9839\/7369\/files\/183041_4a10d1c8-fd96-4749-9aaa-c5960dadce51.jpg?v=1784290530","url":"https:\/\/crazydavesmusic.com\/products\/strymon-ec-1-single-head-tape-echo-open-box","provider":"Crazy Dave's Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}