
Empress Effects USED Tape Delay
Product Condition
Brand New | Unused, as sold. |
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Mint | Like new, no flaws. |
Excellent | Barely used, very minor wear. |
Very Good | Light wear, fully functional. |
Good | Visible wear, plays fine. |
Fair | Heavy wear, still playable. |
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Description
Description
The Empress Effects Tape Delay offers sound quality and an overwhelmingly superior signal-to-noise ratio, surpassing that of the high-end Vintage Modified Superdelay. This delay pedal recreates the deep, organic echo sound of vintage analog tape.
The unique three-position [tape age] control meticulously reproduces the organic and beautiful sound of vintage tape echo machines, offering three different types of personality: new = clear delay sound, vintage = thick and warm sound that reproduces the unique "fluctuation" of analog tape echo, and old = powerful and dark delay sound that even reproduces the dirt on the tape heads.
The high-pass and low-pass filters and modulation functions dramatically expand the range of sound creation possibilities, while the advanced setting mode and internal jumper settings allow for detailed sound refinement.
Of course, it also supports tap tempo delay time input, a feature unique to Empress! The RATIO setting allows you to quickly set things like dotted eighth note delays just by tapping the tempo.
In addition, the small body is packed with features to support professional performances, such as delay cut and mute (so the delay sound doesn't overlap when changing chords!), reproduction of tape head movement when adjusting the delay time, effective octave up and down delay sounds, headroom adjustment, and switching between buffered bypass and true bypass.
You can also toggle between up to three presets, and save settings such as delay time and mode switch as presets.
The analog dry path signal is mixed into the delay sound, resulting in a truly analog-like sound. You can enjoy a thick, smooth, organic, beautiful analog sound that is hard to believe is coming from a modern device.
Condition: No problems with use Accessories: Box, instruction manual Warranty: 3 months for initial defects only
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Please Note
The following information applies to international orders.
■ Condition
Items with “USED” in the product name are pre-owned and will be delivered as shown in the photos. Signs of wear may be present. All items are function-tested by our staff and rechecked before dispatch.
■ Stock
Many products are stocked across Ikebe stores in Japan. As a result, shipment may take several days. In-store sales may also cause items to sell out. If an item is unavailable, we will contact you promptly; in that case, the order will be canceled and any payment will be refunded.
■ Shipping
We ship via FedEx. Shipments are fully insured against damage or loss during transit.
- Asia: 10–20 days (estimated)
- North America & Oceania: 20–30 days (estimated)
Shipping costs are calculated based on the delivery address and confirmed at the time of dispatch.
■ Taxes & Duties
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■ Other
We cannot declare a reduced item value or mark purchases as gifts.
* Warranty
Our product warranty is valid only within Japan.
* Voltage
All electrical products are intended for the Japanese market and are designed for 100 V operation.

About us
Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.
Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.
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