The Electro-Harmonix Slap-Back Echo is a compact, all-analog delay pedal designed to recreate the classic short delay sounds of the 1950s. Featuring bucket-brigade circuitry, it offers a range of echo effects from subtle doubling to intense reflections. Key features include independent gain and blend controls, three delay time settings (45ms, 65ms, and 100ms), up to +20dB of boost, and true-bypass switching, all in a pedalboard-friendly size.
Customer reviews are mixed. Some guitarists praised the pedal's slapback echo and classic sound, while others found it caused a noticeable loss of high-end frequencies, making the tone sound dark and muddy. Some users considered it suitable for 'always on' use to compensate for the tone alteration.