Description
You hear that EVP, bud? It’s the all new, extra spook-tacular, Ghost Echo calling out from beyond the void! The Ghost Echo is our spooky take on the haunted* amp-top spring reverberation units of yesteryear. This creepy analog/digital spring reverb emulation machine boasts a terrifying 30ms – 150ms of pre-delay, controllable via the Attack knob, for everything from a quick rockabilly slapback to viscous pools of ectoplasmic reverberations. When playing staccato, you’ll hear the tortured trails of the reverb, resulting in more of a slapback or echo sound. Legato playing will reveal a massive ambient “depth” that fattens up the sound – and look out, it’s right behind you!
Phew, that was close. The Dwell control sets the length and thickness of the decay, which is to say that it controls how long the disembodied spirits of notes no longer with us float through the ether. At the maximum setting it will descend into an infinite loop of self-oscillation. The Depth sets the intensity of the reverb, which you probably know as the wet/dry mix, but we like to think of it more as how scary the overall effect is.
*Not actually haunted. Or are they?
CONTROLS
Attack: Adjusts the length of the pre-delay, from 30ms at minimum to about 150ms at maximum. When the Dwell is set to self-oscillate, this will change the pitch of the oscillations.
Dwell: Adjusts the length of the decay. This will start to self oscillate around 3 O’clock, the pitch of the oscillations can be changed by turning the Attack control.
Depth: Mixes in the wet signal with the dry, unity is around noon and everything after is boosted.
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| Brand | EarthQuaker Devices |
|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 0.37 kg |
| Width (cm) | 6.3 |
| Length (cm) | 12.0 |
| Height (cm) | 5.7 |
| Battery | No |
| Expression | No |
| Jacks position on top | Yes |
| Switching presets | No |
| Power Supply | 9 Volt |
| Tap tempo | No |
| Bypass | True bypass |
| Digital or Analog | Digital |
| Current Draw, mA | 86 |
| Input Impedance, kΩ | 1000 |
| Output Impedance, Ω | 1000 |
| Best For | Electric Guitars Bass Guitars Acoustic Guitars Other Instruments |
Customer Reviews
I don't know how they did it, but man they nailed it. My favorite new reverb. It sounds haunting, unlike any of my other reverbs (and I have a ton).
Now, normally I wouldn't spend nearly $200 on a reverb pedal but this one has such a solid base of positive reviews I had to see what the fuss was all about. Before this, I've been playing through an Electro Harmonix Neo Holy Grail, itself a decent reverb.
But the Ghost Echo is something else. It's lush, and "full" sounding. Yet it also sits behind your signal and doesn't muddy up your tone.
You're probably thinking: It's a reverb, how many sounds can it really do? Surprisingly, a lot. Sure, there's only three knobs but the pre-delay is a game-changer. It's what turns this reverb into a ghastly, spooky "echo" as named. What pre-delay is is a slight pause between the guitar signal and the start of the reverb effect. It almost doubles your phrasing but ... with reverb.
Fascinating pedal, for sure.
Was looking for a versatile reverb that stood out from the rest and wouldn't break the bank. The Earthquaker Ghost Echo built a loyal following and had a lot of good reviews. I thought I would take a chance and I am thrilled that I did.
This thing sings! Does as little or as much as you can imagine. Vintage reverbs from the late 50's and early 60's to harmonious modern sounds that remind me of spaghetti westerns. You can get lost in the different sounds the Ghost Echo creates. Dripping with cooler sounds!
The switch is silent. No interference or crosstalk. Built like a tank. Well engineered. I like where they located the jacks, on the back so you can stack other Earthquaker pedals side-by-side.
Picked up the Earthquaker Westwood pedal to round out the pedalboard. Very impressed with their quality, versatility, engineering and construction. Even more impressed by the results!
Didn’t know how much I needed this pedal until I bought it, now it’s a permanent fixture on my board. Perfect both for vintage 50s twang and 60s jangle. Also crucial for getting the signature tones of bands like the Cult and the Chameleons.
This thing can literally sound like ghosts are roaming around the house. Very versatile and built to the highest standards of quality.