Roland RE-201 Space Echo for sale

Soundgas serviced Roland RE-201 Space Echo for sale with 12 month warranty and in superb working order.

PREORDER LISTING WITH STOCK PHOTOS: Option to have the preamps modified to early spec.

DESCRIPTION
This is pre-order listing. Lead time on pre-orders is usually around four weeks to allow for our full overhaul and testing process, but at present it may be longer due to unprecedented demand. Please contact us direct if you need a machine urgently.

Cosmetic condition: all our machines are good low use examples, but you can upgrade your machine to an “excellent” / “near mint” example – "near mint" is dependent on availability so there may be an additional delay (good things are worth waiting for!). We will keep you updated through the process and supply photos for approval prior to shipping.

EARLY PREAMPS? We can modify 201s to the same preamp spec as the very early Space Echoes. These clip more evenly and more musically. They also do so at a lower signal strength which gives a little more control and they sound particularly good on natural sources: guitar, keys, vocals, etc.

Visit our in-depth Roland tape echo information pages now for everything you need to know about these machines.

This machine has been given the full Soundgas overhaul by our echo experts which, in addition to our standard top service, recapping and set up, can include:

One of our new tapes
One of our pinch rollers – an original pinch roller with a new bearing and new rubber. Time consuming to produce, but only the best will give the best long term performance.
If required, heads are re-lapped to bring performance to better-than Roland factory spec.
New switchable voltage transformer option.
Voltage option: machines can be set up for 120 or 220/240v mains before we ship depending on selected spec.
Serviced/rebuilt or new motor as required.
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.

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.

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 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 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, Run The Jewels, Arctic Monkeys, Hainbach, Colleen, and Sunn O))).

Our Roland tape echoes are the best you'll hear, guaranteed!

Condition

Depends on specification/price, but all our machines are in very good to excellent to mint condition.

Voltage Information

Depends on specification - 115/240 volt options for USA/UK/EU/ROW

Tax

For sales in UK the price will include 20% VAT. Buyers elsewhere may incur VAT or other local taxes on import.