Chiyoda-ku, Japan
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1970 Maestro Echoplex EP-2 Founded in the United States in 1935, Maestro became a subsidiary of Chicago Musical Instruments (hereinafter: CMI) in the early 1950s and released a vacuum tube amplifier for accordions in 1955. CMI was also the parent company of Gibson, and the two brands went on to develop a close relationship. From the 1950s through the early 1960s, the company primarily manufactured guitar amplifiers, releasing models such as the Gibson GA series under the Maestro brand as well. In 1959, CMI began producing the EchoPlex, developed by Market Electronics, and chose Maestro as the brand for its sales.Maestro released the tube-driven [EP-1] and [EP-2] EchoPlex models in the 1960s, followed by their transistor-based successors, the [EP-3] and [EP-4], in the 1970s. It was this EchoPlex that played a pivotal role in elevating the Maestro brand. This unit is a later-model, 1970 gEP-2h?a vacuum tube-driven version and an improved model of the gEP-1.h Controls include PLAY BACK, a footswitch jack for ECHO ON/OFF, ECHO REPEATS, RECRD LEVEL, VOLUME, ECHO, a SOUND ON SOUND switch, an INPUT jack, and SPEED OF ECHO DELAY. The transformer date is gAM-3866 1-71,h and the pot dates are g1377041 (VOL),h g1377041 (ECHO),h and g1377041 (REC LEV.),h indicating that CTS pots manufactured in 1970 were used. The vacuum tubes used are g6EU7h for the ECHO AND PLAYBACK AMPLIFIER and REC AND INSTRUMENTS AMPLIFIER, and g6C4h for the OSCILLATOR. At our repair center, we replaced the motorfs rubber belt due to a break, replaced the pinch roller due to deterioration, replaced faulty capacitors, removed the GND capacitor, performed a thorough cleaning, conducted a PSE dielectric strength test, and inspected all components; the unit is now fully operational and ready for use. This model is famous for being used by artists such as Jimmy Page and Van Halen. As the saying goes, git gets fatter just by running the signal through ith?its truly one-of-a-kind buffer/saturation is outstanding, and the echo features an exquisite decay that can only be experienced with the actual unit, resulting in a sweet, warm, and familiar sound. S/N: 8642 Included: Footswitch * Due to the nature of musical instruments, we cannot transfer this item to other Ishibashi Music stores. Please direct any inquiries to Finest Guitars. Condition: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use Serial Number: 8642 Accessories: Foot switch * As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, or other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance. * This is a one-of-a-kind item, and it is listed simultaneously on multiple online marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time. We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.*** The shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price ***All musical instruments we sell have been checked and adjusted for playability. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. As they are used instruments they may or may not have some scratches or wear to the finish. Please note: Ishibashi will not accept returns or refunds in the case of dents, scratches, or cosmetic wear that were originally detailed either in the pictures or description. Thank you for your understanding.Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.Accessories: Please confirm the picture.Precautions for electronic instruments that use a power supplyThe voltage in Japan is 100 V, it is different from most of other countries, you need confirm the voltage of your country and in some cases you have to get locally an adaptor for converting the voltage before use it in your country.Please note!All import duties, customs fees, and procedures are the buyer's responsibility - please be aware of the requirements for your countryWe will check the condition of the items that we received order over before shipping it out. The usual wait time for our shipping is 7 to 10 days worldwide. We are open from Monday to Saturday 11:00am until 6:00pm (Tokyo time zone) 6 days a week, closed on Sunday.** Please note that all items for sale on here are also available at our retail stores in Japan. There is a chance that they may sell out in our retail location beforehand. We update our information daily, but there is still a chance this may occur. In this event we will cancel the order and refund any payments received. Thank you for your understanding.More information please confirm our shop policy.
PriceR$11,975.73
+ R$6,598.20 Shipping
