CTE Custom Tape Echo
The Hiwatt CTE Custom Tape Echo is a captivating time machine for your guitar tone, harnessing the warm, organic character of vintage tape delay units. Inspired by the legendary Echoplex and Roland RE-201 Space Echo, this desktop-friendly pedal delivers lush, modulated echoes that breathe life into your playing. Powered by a custom-designed tape transport mechanism, the CTE Custom Tape Echo imparts a natural, unpredictable flutter to your delayed signals, mimicking the charming imperfections of analog tape. As the tape spins, you're treated to a mesmerizing ebb and flow, with pitch variations and subtle wow and flutter that add depth and movement to your sound. But this is no one-trick pony. The CTE's intuitive controls allow you to sculpt your delay to perfection, from tight slapback echoes to sprawling, psychedelic washes. Tweak the Repeat, Time, and Intensity knobs to dial in your ideal balance of feedback and delay time, while the Wow and Flutter control puts the final vintage touch on your tone. Famously used by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd to craft his iconic lead tones, the CTE Custom Tape Echo is a must-have for any guitarist seeking to inject their sound with a healthy dose of analog character and vintage magic. It's a pedal that will inspire you to get lost in the mesmerizing swirl of tape-fueled delay, unlocking a world of creative potential.
