Echomatic Mk II

[rogera]

I wasn't sure which category to post this thread in but for anyone that may be interested, here are some photos of a tape echo that I've just finished building.

As you can see I've not copied any of the many echo units that have appeared from different manufacturers over the years, but incorporated just the features from each that appealed to me. The electronics are based upon the Meazzi Echomatic although in certain areas I've used ideas found in other units including the older drum units.

Tape head selection and related features presented one of the biggest challenges but I've resisted the temptation to over complicate it.

[keithmantle]

Roger. that looks a masterpiece, hope it sounds as good. Weren't you tempted to alter the head spacings ? or have you ?

[AlanMcKillop]

Looks good Roger.

[rogera]

Hi Keith - the heads are not equally spaced. I've arranged them to give the usual Shadows patterns plus an option for variations.

[ecca]

Brilliant Rog !

[rogera]

Glad that you like it Ecca - I've got you to thank for the idea of using a strip of leds to provide downlighting in the lid.

That part of it worked out very well and they take up virtually no space.

The cheque for your copyright is in the post !!

[s4wgb]

Very nice Roger.have you still got the Echolette?

[rogera]

No Stuart I sold the Echolette that I converted.

[dave robinson]

Excellent Roger ! Looks great.

[rogera]

Thanks for your comments Dave and I hope that all is going well health wise.