Fulltone Tube Tape Echo

ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GET A GOOD SOUND OVER THE NOISE OF UNIT.BEEN PLAYIN 40 YEARS AND CONSIDER MY SELF AN EXPERT ON DELAY UNITS THIS WAS A DISAPOINTMNET, I NEVER WRITE REVIEWS BUT I THOUGHT BECAUSE OF THE EXSPENSE OF THIS UNIT I WOULD WORN OTHERS AS I LOST A LOT OF MONEY AND NO HELP FORM FULLTONE READ THIS !

NOISE LIKE A BAD CHEVY MOTOR , THEY SAY ITS BUILT LIKE A TANK AND SOUNDS LIKE ONE . EATS TAPES AT 27 A SHOT

USE IT ON A COUPLE OF GIGS ATE TAPES AFTER 4 OR 5 TIMES OF USE AND BELIEVE ME I KNOW HOW TO INSTALL A TAPE

THIS GUY DOESN,T EVEN ANSWER E MAILS NOT COOL MAKES SOME GOOD PRODUCTS BUT THIS THING IS A FAILURE , BOUGHT THE NEW BOSS ROLAND SPACE ECHO FOR 249 AND BLOWS THIS 1080 DELAY AWAY

I PLAY IN THE BAND THE BONESHAKERS WWW.THEBONESHAKERS.NET AND WE COVER EVERTHING ROCK N ROLL WITH BALLS GIVE A LISTEN AND THERE IS NO FULLTONE TTE AS IT WAS BROKEN WHEN WE RECORDED LAST CD BEEN PLAYIN FOR 40 YEARS HARD *** ROCK N ROLL WITH NO BREAKS NEED DEPENDABLE GEAR

This Delay is easy to use, the instructions seem detailed enough, but the delay is useless while playing live,unless you use a footswitch which is not included,(it should be for the price of this thing)

I have owned many delays and this one is the only delay I have used so far that does not add any thing to your signal that isnt already there when the unit is bypassed, to me this is the best part. The warm echos and "warble" that tape echos make on the repeats is the icing on the cake. Sound quality to me is best judged by the user
play the unit your self and you deciede if it is right for your setup. I am using the TTE with a 68 circuit Plexi, 56 Nos Strat reissue, a 59 reissue Les paul.

Any Electro Mechanical device requires care in operation and maintenence, I will keep up on the maintenence and purchase a spare tape cartridge just in case of failure. The unit seems well made anf Mike Fuller Clams that this unit is made to last, but I will probably find a backup for outdoor stuff.

Have'nt had to contact Fulltone yet So far So Good Lets hope it stays that way !!!

I play Classic Rock and Blues, the TTE seems to fit in with what I play, I have been playing 7 years. I really like the TTE but it is hard to justify the cost of this thing..

Its pretty easy. In, Out, Volume, Repeats. Go. But I used it as an outboard effect on my mackie bia fx bus and the in/out arent set up for line level or impedance so the sound quality suffers a bit in this application. however its still pretty easy to set up. although getting just the right record level makes a big difference, its not that critical in terms of set up. but if you are looking for that hottest level to get the best dynamic range, it can be fiddly to set up. the manual is pretty good although it talks about sound on sound and says it'll be discussed later but it never comes up. this is important to me. i think the playback switch jack will activate this so i will try it. otherwise the manual is very good with instructions for setup and use.

It sounds great. I have used many-a vintage echoplex, roland space echo and korg tape echo over the last 30 years. the sound quality of the tte is definitely on par with an echoplex but minus the tape flutter (pretty much). the sound is really nice. its smoother and warmer than an echoplex. i find that its difficult to set a nice hot tape level without it saturating the tape but then again the tape drive circuitry is pretty simple and tubes dont have a lot of dynamic range. anyway, its basically everything "we" wanted from an echoplex but could never get until now with the tte. oh and the infinite repeat sound is merely ok... echoplexes create a great wall of sound where-as the tte has a thinner, more aggressive sound and the effect of moving the tape head sounds different too so if you use this kind of effect a lot and are used to the way echoplexes sound, try the tte out first because its quite different.

its solid. i took a look at the insides and can say that it looks totally solid. i've never gigged with it yet but i wouldnt hesitate too. so my rating is based on what i see of it. also the motor that is used is way more reliable than the big ac motor in the echoplex.

i've never dealt with fulltone.

so my application is a bit different as its an outboard effect. i think with some mods the tte would work better in this application but with guitar level ins and outs its not quite there. but as a tube tape echo is amazing and just what we needed. im still blown away that someone took the time, effort and expense to re-create a better tape echo.

I can't begin to tell you how easy it is to get a good sound out of this,actually there isn't a bad sound from this machine. The manual does a great job of getting you started,but the rest is up to you.I had a little trouble with the tape,but it was damaged in shipping so it's not Fulltone's fault

I can totally nail that "Live at Pompeii" tone with this echo. Finally the delay of my dreams has come to life! I also didn't get any noise from the unit,it was dead quiet. All of my effects pedals sound great with it,no complaints. It does add a little "goodness" to your tone courtesy of the preamp tube so you may need to adjust your amp a bit,but really not a big deal to me. The TTE really seems to work with you rather than against you when searching for your tone. I use a Fender Vibroverb with a 15 inch speaker and couldn't be happier!

It really seems to be built like a tank,I don't think I would have a problem gigging without out a backup unit, just would want an extra tape and maybe some extra tubes.

I have dealt with CS from Fulltone, and I have to say I am very pleased! My TTE came from the dealer with a binded tape,so upon recieving it,I couldn't even fire it up. I had to order the 2-pack and wait a few days before I could give it a try. I let Mike know about the messed up tape and wasn't really expecting much because I think it happened during shipping. However when I recieved my 2-pack,there was a 3rd tape in the bundle for free. Now that is phenomenal CS in my opinon.After that initial experience I don't think I will have a problem with the CS from Fulltone. Thanks Mike!

Overall I think this suits most kinds of music,the faster speed sounds very "clean/modern",where as the slow speed sound very "vintage/breakup" I've been playing for 12 years now,and have owned the Maxon AD-999, also a Blackbox Quicksilver.Although both pedals were great and had a good sound,it always just seemed like an effect you could easily pick out of the mix.This TTE "melts" in with your tone.My advice, if you have been searching for that "perfect" delay than look no further!!!

Very easy to use. Like most boutique products, the manual has some flaws and omitions. But Fulltone is very responsive and helpful with inquires.

You can't beat this thing. No analog, digital or modeling pedal can reproduce what this thing can do. It's unbelievable. And it's a blast to play with. It can be played mono or stereo. It has a true bypass. But with a footswitch (Boss FS-6, not included!), you can turn off the echo and use the TTE's power tubes as a great in-line boost. It can't do reverse echo (as far as I can tell). But who cares? Obviously, the better your amp, the better this thing will sound. But you could use this thing with you Ibenez 15W practice amp and get great tone. I use a Carr Rambler and a TopHat Club Royale. Neither of these amps has an effects loop, and the audiophils will argue the best place to put echo or delay is in the dry signal path. But to Hell with those guys. Get one. You won't be sorry.

No problems so far, but I expect to have a few since this is a mechanical device.

FANTASTIC. They return my emails immediately. Very helpful. Great company.

By far the best effect I've every bought. I've had many regrets when it comes to guitar gear, but this is not one of them. This thing is destined to become a classic. With a little luck, someday I'll be like one of those schleprocks that bought a funny looking amp from some nobody named Dumble back in the 70's and I'll have to keep my TTE in a vault until I'm ready to retire!

It's fairly easy to use, but must be maintained periodically as any tape based unit would. It's not that hard- all you need is some Caig rubber roller cleaner, and a head demagnetizer.

Truly deserves a 10. I went through a bunch of analog delay units including the Maxon AD900 and Moogerfooger before I got my TTE (one of the first ones made). I know, tape echo is its own thing and probably should not be compared to analog delays. However, the TTE beats the analogs in every parameter- it's dead quiet, the fidelity of the repeats is user settable (fast or slow tape speed) and there's three stereo options. The guitar volume knob can be turned past unity to give a great tube-driven boost to your tube amp.

There is moving tape, so things can happen. The unit itself, though, is built as well or better than any boutique amp out there.

This is where I wanted to respond to "Topher" below, who I strongly suspect is an anti-Fulltone troll. I have about 6 Fulltone pedals in addition to the TTE, and my dealings with Mike both on the phone and through e-mail have been nothing but great. About a year after I got my TTE the tape stuck and unraveled while I was playing. I emailed Fulltone and said that I had one of the first TTE's and described what happened. Mike replied (the next day) "Wow! you have one of the first ones. Does yours have the plastic corner roller? Give me your address and I'll send you the new improved stainless steel one." Three days later the upgraded roller arrived; I installed it and many hours of use later and I have had zero problems. This is typical of my experience with Fulltone.

The TTE instantly become the cornerstone of my rig. There's nothing else I have heard in my 25+ years of playing that sounds this good. There's nothing like two good amps run in stereo, and the TTE delivers. If you want that Eric Johnson-like clean sound with two amps and a little chorus, this is the ticket. It will be passed down to my kids when I go.

TTE is very easy to use but it is necessary to dedicate some care to obtain the best performance from it.

I have played with several echo ( old echoplexes, binson, roland space echo, etc..) but TTE is the greatest echo ever made: great sound, no noise, high dinamic !

At this moment FULLTONE TTE-DVD support is not yet available but it is necessary for all overseas users to maintain theirs TTE TO working fine

I play rockabilly, blues and jazz: for my personal set up a better unit than TTe is another TTE !!!

It is very easy to use. Move a slider to select your delay time, twist a knob to set guitar volume, another for echo level and another for feedback. Two smaller knobs for tone and stength of the signal - these are important and take some work, but very simple.

Outstanding. Addictive, and truly glorious. Between the fast and slow settings you can all the delay sounds you wlll ever need for any kind of music I think of. Even on bypass the tube circuitry rounds out your tone.
Using two amps on the stereo setting is jaw dropping. If you have two valve amps you will need to ground one of them, and they include the plug for this.

No problems in over a year and half of pretty much constant use. Fulltone stuff is made for a hard life. Clearly it needs careful handling, but its old school build quality, and comes with a great carry case.

The very big plus is that you get to deal with Mike Fuller direct, which is also the main drawback.
He is as close to a genius as there is working in guitar gear right now, and is truly passionate about his stuff. But he can also be dismissive and rude. If you can get past that there seems to be a very decent fellow in there somewhere, and he does want all of his customers to get the best out of his stuff.

This is a unique unit. No question it is the best echo unit you can buy. Period. It makes amps and guitars sound better, and will flatter your playing.
I have been using echo as a key effect for over 20 years and owned some wonderful tape echoes from Roland, Korg and Wem. I am an admirer of Boss, patic if you are on a budget, and EHX.
But nothing comes close, honestly.
I know it is a heap of money for a regular player, but its worth it. It is handmade, unique, and once you have one you will never want to let it go. Bite the bullet and buy the one piece of kit you will never have to upgrade.
Oh, and it looks fabulous as well.

Easy to use. 3 main knobs and 2 secondary, some switches. Delay time selector with a vintage style. Clean. Wonderful blonde tolex covering. Nice cordura bag. Spartan but efficient Manual
I think it's impossible to get a bad sound of this.

Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Custom 1981, Fender Telecaster 52, Fender Stratocaster American Standard 2000, Rickenbacker 330, Gibson ES 355 Stereo, Gibson SG 1971.
Amps: VOX AC-15, Rivera R55, Demeter TGA3, Laney Head 100W Valve.
Effects: MXR DYNACOMP, TONEBONE CLASSIC DISTORTION, FULLTONE '69 PEDAL, TTE.
No matter how is the combination of amps and guitars, the sound is always awesome.

Built like a tank, but it's a mechanical device. May be need some maintenance someday.
It's part of my tone, but I don't use backups.

OK.
At last, after decades of search and prays, my redemption; now I own the Holy Grail of echoes, The FULLTONE TUBE TAPE ECHO!! Thanks, Sir Mark, the Protector of the Holy Grail of Echo Chambers, by giving it to us, poor mortals!!
Everything of my old Echoplex had, minus the mechanical instability, the noise, etc.
Just the vibe remains and the same face for instant recognizing. Inside, state-of-the-art components, tubes and intelligent solutions to old problems.
The result? The most absolute warm echo machine that money could buy (and it?s expensive, dudes!!!) but, after 40 years of playing, I learned the lesson: there are no miracles in musical gear, if you want the best, you have to pay for it. Period.
But this wonderful piece of art is not for anyone, even with money. It?s for purists, people with good ears and an understanding of the story of rock?n roll, of how the good sounds that caused that emotions in most of us was conjured. If you don?t ear the difference between this equipment and a delay pedal, forget all the words above and buy the pedal.
To the few that agree with me, all we have to say is:
God bless you, Sir Mark Fuller.

I was looking for the best delay out there and I found it, along with my Divided by 13 amps that I realy love and proud to own I think I have a wining combo. It took me 28 years to find the gear that works for me. I got TTE #105

I have owned and play through most of the anolog tape, digital pedals, and anolog pedals out there and this is the holy grail of Delay. your surch will end when you get this machine, trust me I've wasted alot of time and money surching. after I got the machine I sold off all my other delays qwick, I did keep a old boss anolog DM-3 pedal for back up in my gig bag incase of emergency.

I gig about 2 to 3 gigs a week and, So far so good.

They helped me out fast to answer any Questions I had.

If DELAY is a big part of your sound them you need this machine. I dont no how I could play with out it, its now my sound, If stolen or lost I would have to buy another one Qwick I would never settle for less, infact I might have to get a second one for a spare. I hope they keep them in blonde.