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Strymon El Capistan V1 Tape Echo Pedal #S17-81683 - Used  From Strymon

Industry-standard tape delay emulation utilizing powerful dTape DSP to replicate three distinct magnetic echo machine configurations, an integrated tape-style looper, and dedicated spring reverb control.

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Condition: Used, Excellent

Capture the warm, organic pitch fluctuations and rich harmonic saturation of vintage tape echo systems with the Strymon El Capistan V1! Housed in a lightweight gunmetal gray anodized aluminum chassis built in the USA, this celebrated delay utilizes Strymon’s proprietary dTape technology to model three distinct tape machine configurations: Fixed (single playback head), Multi (multiple playback heads), and Single (sliding record head)—each offering three sub-modes for endless rhythmic echo possibilities. Dedicated controls for Time, Mix, Tape Age, Repeats, and Wow & Flutter provide intuitive tone shaping, while secondary "hidden" knobs unlock deep parameters including Tape Crinkle, Tape Bias, Low End Contour, integrated Spring Reverb, and a +/- 3dB output boost or cut. It even includes a Sound on Sound looper mode featuring instant tape splice and bulk erase functions.

About Manufacturer

The Philosophy:
We want to build products with no compromises. We want to push the limits of technology in music. We want to redefine what is possible with music gear. We want to use exceptionally great components and ridiculously powerful processors. We want to make gear that sounds better than anything you've ever heard. We want to make our customers happy. We want you to be inspired to create amazing music.

The People:
We're a small company and we'd like to stay that way. We do this because we want to create gear that is fun to design and fun to play. We want to experiment and try new things. We don't want to work for the man. We don't like authority. We don't want to grow up. We want to work hard and have fun doing it.

The History:
Damage Control was founded in 2004 with the release of our line of tube-driven effects pedals, which earned critical acclaim and became favorites among guitarists across the globe. In 2009 we teamed up with Strymon to begin co-developing products, and the rest is history.

Specifications

Sound Design:

  • Hand crafted dTape algorithms deliver meticulous and nuanced recreations of tape echo systems.
  • Three tape machines in one: Fixed (one fixed playback head), Multi (multiple playback heads), and Single (sliding record head)
  • Each tape machine has three modes for extremely flexible echo options
  • Five tape adjustment and tone shaping knobs: Time, Mix, Tape Age, Repeats, Wow & Flutter
  • Five "hidden" knobs for extensive tone tweaking: Tape Crinkle, Tape Bias, Low End Contour, Spring Reverb, +/- 3dB Boost/Cut
  • Sound on Sound mode with instant tape splice and bulk erase. A built-in tape-style looper!

In, Outs, Switches:

  • Stereo output
  • High impedance mono input (internal jumper enables selectable TRS stereo input)
  • Expression pedal input with selectable control over any knob parameter
  • Connect our optional Favorite switch to save a favorite preset
  • Tap Tempo and Bypass footswitches

Audio Quality:

  • Ultra low noise, high performance 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters
  • 115dB typical signal to noise
  • Analog dry path for a zero latency dry signal that is never converted to digital
  • Premium analog front end and output section
  • Super high performance DSP in a compact form factor

More:

  • True Bypass (electromechanical relay switching)
  • Selectable "trails" mode with high quality Analog Buffered Bypass
  • Press and hold Tap for instant infinite repeats
  • Powered with a standard 9V center negative DC supply. 250mA minimum
  • Strong and lightweight gunmetal gray anodized aluminum chassis
  • Crafted with love in the USA