Catalinbread EP 3 Epoch Boost Pedal

£139.99

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Catalinbread Guitar Pedals are fresh in, this is a New one & the Just Pedals team think it is very tasty indeed!. Good news ! This can be delivered straight to your door, quickly and securely, anywhere in the UK & Europe. For more info on this New Guitar Pedals, please read on for full details, demos, videos, reviews and order online.

The legendary Maestro EP-3 Echoplex unit was employed by some of rock ‘n’ roll’s most significant guitar players, notably Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page and Brian May. While these game-changing guitar icons used the EP-3’s warm analogue tape echo sound to great effect (no pun intended), they also relied on its magical “always-on” preamp to enhance the sounds of their amplifiers.

Catalinbread’s Epoch Boost pedal accurately reproduces the tone of the EP-3’s highly sought-after preamp section – in compact stompbox form! Using some of the same components fitted in original EP-3 units, including NOS Sprague Orange Drop capacitors, the Epoch Boost is arguably the most realistic-sounding Echoplex preamp pedal on the market.

The Ultimate “Mastering” Pedal

The folks at Catalinbread refer to the Epoch Boost as a “mastering pedal”. That’s because it retains the core qualities of your base tone, but sculpts its EQ to perfection just like a mastering engineer would in a professional recording studio. Catalinbread has accomplished this by using the same internal circuitry you’d find in a real EP-3, which has the same tone-enhancing qualities. From the NOS Orange Drop capacitors to the output mixer stage that acts as a rudimentary frequency selector – they’ve ensured that every little detail is there!

Plenty of Headroom

Apart from its true-to-the-original circuitry, Catalinbread has also designed the Epoch Boost in a way that kicks its internal voltage up to 22-volts – just like real-life EP-3 units would. This guarantees greater headroom and clarity; thickening the sound of your amplifier and adding that unmistakable Echoplex “sheen”.

Hi-Z Input Buffer

Catalinbread has added a switchable ‘hi-Z’ input buffer inside its Epoch Boost stompbox. This is ideal if you intend to use the Epoch Boost as your only “always on” pedal, or if you have it as one of the first effects in a long signal chain. The ‘Boost’ control gives you just the EP-3 tone when rolled off, but adds up to 20dB of crystal-clear boost as you crank it!

Key Features

  • Pocket-sized reproduction of the “early” EP-3 preamp
  • Up to 20dB sparkling, dynamic boost on tap
  • 22V shunt-regulated internal power supply – BYO 9V supply 
  • NOS Sprague Orange Drop capacitors just like the original
  • Closest production JFET we could find to original TIS58
  • Biased a tad hotter than the stock unit for extra warmth
  • Internally switchable hi-Z input buffer restores high-end lost due to cable capacitance
  • Super-sharp embossed enclosure

Specifications

  • Pedal Type: Boost
  • Analogue/Digital: Analogue
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4″
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4″
  • True Bypass: Yes
  • Power Source: Accepts 9V DC (Centre-Negative)
  • Power Usage: 1mA
  • Batteries: 1 x 9V
  • Height: 1.96″
  • Width: 4.33″
  • Depth: 2.36″
  • Weight: .40 lbs

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

Tasty Pedals made by Catalinbread

Catalinbread is a renowned boutique pedal company based in Portland, Oregon, USA. Founded in 2003 by Nicholas Harris and Howard Gee, Catalinbread has established itself as a leading manufacturer of high-quality and innovative guitar effects pedals. Catalinbread pedals are crafted with a deep respect for vintage tone and a flair for innovation. Hand-built in Portland, Oregon, they capture the spirit of classic amps, echoes, and fuzz circuits while adding modern versatility and character. Each pedal feels like a piece of sonic art, from their shimmering reverbs to their amp-inspired drives and dynamic boosts. Catalinbread’s approach is all about musical feel and responsiveness, giving players inspiring tools that make every note come alive.

Just Pedal Ingredients.

3. Boost — A boost pedal is like that extra drizzle of olive oil or pinch of salt that brings the whole dish to life. It doesn’t change the flavour — it enhances it. By increasing your signal level without colouring your tone, a boost adds clarity, punch, and presence to whatever’s already on your plate. Whether you use it to push your amp into natural overdrive, lift a solo above the mix, or add that last bit of sparkle before serving, a good boost pedal is the chef’s secret ingredient. Simple, pure, and essential — it’s the appetiser that makes every course taste better.. Guitar Pedals — Your pedal is like a signature dish for your sound — a flavour-packed creation that transforms the bland ingredients of your guitar into something unforgettable. Each one adds its own seasoning, texture, and heat, turning a simple meal into a feast of tone. These tasty little boxes sit in a row, like plates on a buffet, letting you mix and match flavours as you play. With one tap of your foot, you can swap sweet for spicy, subtle for smoky, and serve up something completely new. From the comfort food of warm overdrive to the fiery kick of fuzz, from smooth jazz sauce to heavy-metal spice, pedals give players a full menu of options to express their taste.  And just like with food, once you’ve tried one dish, you’ll want to sample them all. Collecting, trading, and discovering new flavours soon becomes part of the joy of being a tone-loving gourmet geek with a guitar.. New — This is brand new, fresh in, and a UK warranty is included. Very Popular!. Pedal — Your pedal is like a signature dish for your sound — a flavour-packed creation that transforms the bland ingredients of your guitar into something unforgettable. Each one adds its own seasoning, texture, and heat, turning a simple meal into a feast of tone. These tasty little boxes sit in a row, like plates on a buffet, letting you mix and match flavours as you play. With one tap of your foot, you can swap sweet for spicy, subtle for smoky, and serve up something completely new. From the comfort food of warm overdrive to the fiery kick of fuzz, from smooth jazz sauce to heavy-metal spice, pedals give players a full menu of options to express their taste.  And just like with food — once you’ve tried one dish, you’ll want to sample them all. Collecting, trading, and discovering new flavours soon becomes part of the joy of being a tone-loving gourmet geek with a guitar..