The ultimate “Soundgas Space Echo”: calibrated beyond factory spec, preamps modified, superb condition. 120v or 24ov. Serviced with 12 month warranty and ongoing service support.
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A great example of the ultimate “Soundgas Space Echo”: calibrated beyond factory spec with zero head gain and preamps modified to early spec; excellent condition. 120v or 24ov. Serviced with 12 month warranty and ongoing service support.
We’re tape and disc echo specialists with many years’ experience working with and restoring these machines. Our team of engineers see and restore more Space Echoes than anyone else on the planet and bring our machines up to (or better than) factory spec. Our rigorous testing regime ensures machines that not only sound incredible but are also as reliable as it’s possible. Guaranteed to be the best Space Echoes you’ll hear and give years of reliable service.
We’ve serviced and supplied machines for many artists and bands including Hannah Peel, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Run The Jewels, Arctic Monkeys, Hainbach, Colleen, and Sunn O))).
What is “Zero Head Gain”? – when everything is aligned for optimum performance you get the maximum headroom for the best possible echoes. We never know in advance if a machine can reach this benchmark: it’s only when the refurbishment is nearly complete that this bonus is revealed. We can neither plan for it, nor can all machines achieve this level. If you are servicing a machine to Roland’s service notes you are unlikely to achieve zero head gain: it comes from going deeper and taking more time than Roland allowed for their profitable production line machines. Only after head restoration/alignment and full servicing of the machine, can a few be set up with zero head make-up gain (aka “zero head gain”). Read more about zero head gain Space Echoes…
Early Preamps? We can modify Space Echoes to have the same preamp spec as earlier production machines. These clip more evenly and more musically and at a lower signal strength. This gives a little more control and results in a ‘sweeter’ sound and is particularly good with guitar, keys (or other direct instrument sources). There’s a more refined smoothness when overdriven. We only do this to machines that are performing extremely well as it’s essential that the heads are in peak condition to get the full benefit of this modification.
This machine has been given the full Soundgas overhaul which, in addition to a ‘basic’ top service, recapping and set up, includes:
Every machine is also tested by a musician using their ears as well as our techs using their ‘scopes (all our techs are also musicians) before shipping.
Every one is supplied with 12 months warranty and ongoing service support.
Note that we may have machines in a range of conditions (and prices) coming through – check our other listings or get in touch if this unit here isn’t the right one for you.
REPLACEMENT TAPES: Fitting any tapes other than those from us or Echo Fix will invalidate the warranty on our machines. We have sourced unused and dry-stored tape stock which is as close to original RT-1L tape formulation as possible (without conclusive confirmation from Roland themselves we cannot describe it as being an exact match) for their original RT-1L replacement loops and limited stocks of our replacement loops are available now. We’ve written a bit about our journeys in tape, which replacement loops to use in your Roland echo, not to mention the misinformation and poor quality tapes that seem to fill the internet. We may also have a very limited supply of sealed original NOS RT1-L tapes – see our store or get in touch.
There are currently no operational issues with this machine, but please be aware that these units require looking after and that regular use and maintenance are key to keeping this in good working order.
In excellent, 9/10 condition throughout with only minor signs of age or use. Please see the detailed photos or get in touch if you require more information on condition.
Switchable voltage for use anywhere in the world - it will be set up ready for you to use before we ship.
For sales in UK the price will include 20% VAT. Buyers elsewhere may incur VAT or other local taxes on import.
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