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Description
Step into the past and experience the rich, organic modulation of the Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103, a compact yet powerful delay pedal that captures the iconic warmth and musicality of the classic EP-3 tape echo unit.
Designed as an homage to the revered EP-3 tape echo, the EP103 takes the best of the past and updates it for today's musicians. It delivers the EP-3's legendary tones in a modern, reliable package that's smaller than a Phase 90. The delay control sets the time between repeats, ranging from 4 to 750ms, while the sustain control sets the number of repeats. The volume control, on the other hand, adjusts the output level of your repeats.
But where the EP103 really shines is in its Age mode. Here, your pedal performs as a perfectly calibrated, factory-fresh tape echo machine. A quick push of the volume knob lets you "age" the sound of your repeats, adding depth and richness as you darken the tone, increase the tape saturation, and ramp up modulation and tape distress.
The Echoplex Delay also features tap tempo functionality for up to 4 seconds of delay time, accessible when you connect an M199 MXR Tap Tempo Switch. And to ensure your dry signal remains untainted, the EP103 offers an all-analog dry path with Constant Headroom Technology, providing a full 20 volts of headroom.
Key Features:
- Vintage Echoplex EP-3 tape echo warmth and modulation
- Age control varies delay tone from pristine to dark and dirty
- 4-750ms of delay time
- All-analog dry signal path maintains your core guitar tone
- Tap Tempo input via MXR M199 Tap Tempo Switch (sold separately)
- Constant Headroom Technology for full 20 volts of headroom
- True relay or trails bypass
- Can be set for 100% wet mode along with stereo input and output modes
- No tape cartridges required.
Product specs
| Pedal Type | Delay |
| Max Delay Time | 750ms |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" (out) |
| Other I/O | 1 x 1/4" (tap tempo) |
| True Bypass | Yes (switchable to trails buffered mode) |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply (included) |
| Power Usage | 240mA |
FAQs
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What is the maximum delay time of the Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103?
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The Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103 offers a maximum delay time of 750 milliseconds, allowing for a wide range of echo effects suited for various musical styles.
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Does the Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103 have true bypass?
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Yes, the Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103 features true bypass, which can be switched to trails buffered mode for those who prefer to let delay tails ring out after the pedal is disengaged.
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What power supply does the Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103 require?
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The Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103 requires a 9V DC power supply, which is included with the pedal, ensuring it’s ready for use straight out of the box.
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Can I use tap tempo with the Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103?
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Yes, the Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103 includes a 1/4" input for an external tap tempo switch, allowing you to synchronize the delay time with your tempo needs during live performances or recording sessions.
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What kind of input and output connections does the Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103 have?
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The Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103 features a single 1/4" input and a single 1/4" output, making it compatible with standard guitar cables for easy integration into your pedalboard setup.
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Reviews
PROS
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Captures the classic Echoplex tape delay sound well
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Simple, user-friendly interface with minimal controls
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Compact size saves pedalboard space
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Offers a wide range of delay effects
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Analog delay sound preserves guitar tone character
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Compatible with tap tempo for convenient timing adjustments
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Provides lush, clean repeats without clipping in signal chain
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Effective for thickening tone with minimal delay
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Features like tape age modulation add versatility
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Durable and consistently reliable on pedalboards
CONS
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Price may be considered high for some budgets
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Lacks the separate control for tape age and flutter found in competitors
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Some might find the simplicity limits creative options
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Trails might have minimal static, depending on setup
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Not all-in-one; might need additional pedals for complete control
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103.
Features and functionality
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The Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103 is appreciated for its simplicity, featuring 3 knobs that make it easy to use compared to complex delay pedals.
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The pedal's decay transitions from bright to murky within a few repeats, which suits soaring solos but may not be ideal for all users.
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The volume knob doubles as a switch for the "age" setting, offering a range from clear, bright tones to darker, heavily modulated sounds.
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The pedal includes a wet mode that outputs only the wet signal, though its function requires further exploration by some users.
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Stereo capability is a highlighted feature, offering broader soundscaping options for users.
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Setup and maintenance
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The pedal requires a significant power supply, needing 240mA, which may be incompatible with power supplies limited to 100mA.
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Use cases and applications
User experience
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Some users note that the pedal rapidly reaches oscillation compared to other delay options, which can be a unique characteristic for creative uses.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 7 Reviews and 40 Ratings
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Beautiful, vintage, realiable
Since when i tried the pedal i thought it was special...
If you need flavor on your songs, or you need to build some climax on a song, or whatever you could imagine, this is the perfect choice for you. But not all that glitters is gold, if you need some delay for soloing it could be a little complicated (But not too hard) to add that flavor. The other cons that i find is that you do not have independent control on the tape age and flutter as the Strymon El Capistan, before you tell me > yes you have control on the tape aging bla bla bla>, yes you have it but you don't have it individually separated.
I don't know what else I could add to this review but give it a try on your pedalboard, specially if you dig the vintage vibes that you can hear on every 70s bands.
Very nice
The trails on this is just epic, organic and 3-dimensional. The bandwidth is wide so it sounds almost just as good with basses as guitars. All digital delays gets this kind of ugly static in the repeats when I play heavy handed with a lot of dirt in front of them. The grit just needs too much power to process and absorb I guess. I had to listen very hard to find the tiniest of static in this one. Maybe even an original Echoplex has a minimum of static too, so I can't say for sure that the tiny sizzle I heard shouldn't be there. The EP103 is by far the best sounding digital delay I have tried so far..
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a lot of the problem with cloudy delay is related to phase in 1 amp rigs.... your delay signal is sharing a speaker with dry and even the speaker isn't working very hard often when the speaker is trying to reproduce the dry signal by 'pushing' it is being told to pull at the same time to produce one of the delays and this conflict causes phase distortion issues between the 2 notes the speaker is struggling to reproduce. It seems more noticeable with more hifi delays with no modulation. It doesn't really bother most of us, but tis there. The people it bothers follow o in the foot steps of brian may and build elaborate wet/dry/wet types of setups (this is helpful with modulation clarity as well)
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Incredibly Dynamic
Honestly, this is the most functional delay I've messed with it. I have no need for all of the fancy delays, but this one gets everything done damn well. The repeats come out in a beautiful way, especially with the modulation added on. The trails are dirty enough to sound great but not enough to be annoying. Also love using this with the time set as low as it can go, for an excellent doubled sound. My favorite delay.
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I love this pedal so much that i removed my Carbon Copy from my board
The delays sound like an old Maestro Tape Echoplex. I lived and died by my Echoplex and also my Roland Chorus Echo for tape delays. The problems that developed with the tape delays were due to capstans hardening or wearing physically. This delay does that with age setting without the hassle the tape delays where physical vibration disrupts live performance.
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Best sounding small Tape Echo
Great sounding tape echo with tape age. There are better sounding tape delays but they are all a lot bigger and take up more pedal board space. Derek Trucks also uses this pedal in the Tedeschi Trucks band.
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Featured in this February 10, 2021 JHS Pedals livestream at 5:42.
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Batuhan Mutlugil can be seen using the Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103
In the Premier Guitar "Rig Rundown" video featuring the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Tim Lefebvre is shown using the Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103.
Pedalboard photograph from Unwound's reformation tour in early 2023.
At 19:35 in the Premier Guitar video titled "The AFI Rig Rundown You’ve Been Asking For," Jade Puget's pedalboard is shown, where a Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103 pedal is visible at the top left, confirming its use.
He is using Echoplex Delay pedal in this KEXP session.
In a 2017 reddit AMA with Wand Cory said “I use a ross compressor->crowther hotcake->zvex box of rock->Jext Telez Dizzy Tone(red)->dunlop echoplex”
In an Instagram post by John Flansburgh, he showcases his pedalboard for the late-2025 TMBG shows, featuring the Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103.
This pedal is seen on her pedal board in the source tweet.
In this Premier Guitar Rig Rundown, at about 12:10 there is a shot of her pedal board where the Echoplex Delay is shown.
In the Musicmaker.nl article "In de studio met Triggerfinger," Ruben Block is noted using the Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103 during studio sessions.
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