Dunlop EP101 Echoplex Preamp Guitar Pedal

Dunlop EP101 Echoplex Preamp – Legendary Tone Sweetening in a Pedalboard-Friendly Package

The Secret Sauce of Rock's Greatest Recordings

When the Echoplex EP-3 came out, guitar players were hooked by the way its preamp sweetened up their sound. Soon, the EP-3 made its way onto the records of top guitar players—from Jimmy Page to Eddie Van Halen and Eric Johnson—as much for its tone conditioning ability as its tape echo effect. Now, you can put the EP-3's legendary secret sauce right on your pedalboard.

Authentic FET Circuitry and Signal Path

Dunlop's EP101 Echoplex Preamp recreates the magic of the EP-3's front end, featuring a Field-effect Transistor (FET) just like the original and following the exact same signal path. This meticulous attention to detail ensures that the preamp delivers the same harmonic richness, touch sensitivity, and tonal sweetening that made the original a legend.

Gain Control with Organic Grit

The Gain control allows you to boost your signal by up to +11dB, making it perfect for pushing your amp into natural overdrive or adding presence and clarity to your clean tone. At higher settings, the preamp introduces light asymmetrical clipping for a bit of nice organic grit, adding texture and character to your sound without overwhelming it.

Constant Headroom Performance

The Echoplex Preamp runs on standard 9-volt power and contains power management circuitry to guarantee constant headroom performance throughout the normal life of a 9-volt battery. This means you get consistent, reliable tone from the first note to the last, whether you're using a fresh battery or one that's been powering your pedalboard for hours.

Road-Ready Construction

With a heavy-duty Phase 90-sized housing, a replica EP-3 knob, true bypass switching, and a status LED, the Echoplex Preamp is built to take a beating on the road so you can leave your fragile vintage piece at home. The compact size fits easily on any pedalboard, while the rugged construction ensures it can withstand the rigors of touring and regular use.

Key Features

• Authentic EP-3 Preamp Recreation: Captures the legendary tone sweetening of the original Echoplex EP-3

• FET Circuitry: Field-effect Transistor just like the original, following the exact same signal path

• Gain Control: Up to +11dB boost for pushing amps or adding presence

• Organic Grit: Light asymmetrical clipping at higher settings for natural texture

• Constant Headroom: Power management circuitry ensures consistent performance throughout battery life

• True Bypass Switching: Preserves signal integrity when the pedal is disengaged

• Status LED: Easy visual confirmation of power and engagement

• Heavy-Duty Housing: Phase 90-sized enclosure built to withstand road use

• Replica EP-3 Knob: Vintage-inspired control knob for authentic look and feel

Specifications

• Model: EP101

• Effect Type: Preamp / Tone Sweetener

• Circuitry: Field-effect Transistor (FET)

• Controls: Gain

• Boost Range: Up to +11dB

• Clipping: Light asymmetrical at higher gain settings

• Bypass: True Bypass

• Power Requirement: Standard 9-volt battery or 9VDC adapter (5.5mm x 2.1mm positive barrel, negative center)

• Power Management: Constant headroom circuitry

• Housing: Heavy-duty Phase 90-sized enclosure

• Knob: Replica EP-3 style

• LED: Status indicator

• Country of Origin: USA

Why Choose the Dunlop EP101 Echoplex Preamp?

For guitarists who want to capture the legendary tone-shaping magic of the Echoplex EP-3 without the fragility and expense of vintage gear, the EP101 Echoplex Preamp delivers. Its authentic FET circuitry and exact signal path recreation provide the same harmonic richness and sweetening that graced countless classic recordings. The Gain control offers up to +11dB of boost with organic grit at higher settings, while the power management circuitry ensures consistent headroom performance. Built into a rugged, road-ready housing with true bypass switching, this pedal is an essential tool for any player seeking that elusive "secret sauce" tone.

Legendary tone. Authentic circuitry. Built to perform.

Order your Dunlop EP101 Echoplex Preamp today.