Catalinbread is a pioneering effects pedal company from Portland, Oregon, famous for its "amp-in-a-box" drive pedals and meticulously researched delays and reverbs. Their philosophy centres on creating pedals that replicate the dynamic response and sonic character of classic valve amplifier circuits. The iconic Belle Epoch Deluxe (and the standard Belle Epoch), a faithful recreation of the Maestro Echoplex EP-3 tape delay, is a flagship product, prized for its preamp character and modulation. Other cornerstone drive pedals include the Dirty Little Secret (offering Marshall-style high gain) and the SFT Overdrive (which captures the sound of a vintage Ampeg V-4 or Fender Bassman). For ambient players, the unique Echorec Delay and the Soft Focus Reverb are pedalboard essentials. Catalinbread continues to innovate with effects like the Epoch Boost and the Talisman Plate Reverb, ensuring every guitarist can find professional, boutique-grade, and inspiring effects to shape their sound.
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