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Roland RE-301 Chorus Echo
The original Chorus Echo, serviced and sounding absolutely superb. 12 month warranty.
If you don’t see another RE-301 available on our site please get in touch – we often have another on the way through servicing.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The original Chorus Echo, serviced and sounding absolutely superb.
We’re tape and disc echo specialists with many years’ experience working with and restoring these machines. Our team of engineers headed by BBC-trained Doctor Huw bring our tape delays up to (or better than) factory spec, and our testing ensures machines that have superb reliability and – most important – that they sound incredible. Guaranteed to give reliable service and sound superb.
- We’ve supplied Roland and Boss with Space Echoes for exhibitions and shows.
- Dan and Mick of That Pedal Show chose one of our RE-201s for their own studio collection.
- The BBC hired six of our RE-201s for the Proms’ television performance of Daphne Oram’s ‘Still Point’.
We’ve serviced and supplied machines for many artists and bands including Hannah Peel, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Arctic Monkeys, Hainbach and Sunn O))).
Description
Working very well following a full service by our tape echo specialist with various new parts as required, including new tape. This machine may have a few scuffs and signs of use, but don’t let that fool you – this is a superb-sounding example now we’ve worked on it (after a gentle polish the heads are all running at zero gain which means the echoes are as strong as they can be – as good as or better than factory!).
Supplied with 12 month warranty and ongoing service support.
The RE-301 is a great piece of kit: the multi-head echo combinations, Accutronics powered spring reverb, Roland chorus and the Sound On Sound feature all add up to a classic piece of studio gear. A fine example of this iconic machine; Brian Setzer’s favourite tape echo.
Visit our in-depth Roland tape echo information pages now for everything you need to know about these machines.
VOLTAGE: Currently a 240v machine but can be set up for 120v for an additional £50 if required (please let us know after purchase if you would like to us to change the voltage). 12 month warranty.
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.
Condition
In good condition with scuffing and scratches to the face. The case has been is damaged in places but has been repaired where possible and repainted black and now presents well. Internally, this unit is very clean with only minor oxidation. Please see photos or get in touch if you require more information on condition.
Voltage Information
See description for more information.
Tax
For sales in UK this item is on the margin scheme for second hand goods.
Video Demos
Featuring a previous unit for sale and an old synth we had lying around…
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