Vintage 1960s WEM Watkins Custom Copicat Original Tape Echo Delay PedalI love these early Copicat units. FIND IT ON: Availability. I have Klemt Echolette's and make loops for them as well. WEM Watkins Copicat Echo Tape Echo Effects Unit w/ Power Supply #50488. Copicat – temp circuit – 291069: Copicat IC300 – 270679: Copicat IC400 – 221280: Copicat Mk III – 251169: Copicat Mk III – 300365: Copicat Mk IV – undated: Copicat Super IC – 011076: Copicat valve version – 200761: Custom 15 Dominator – 120465: ER PA 100 and ER PA 40 Pre-amp – undated: ER15 – 010465: ER15 Instructions. WEM/WATKINS Copicat IC400 Tape Echo A very reluctant sale :-( This is the "Vari-Speed" model, circa mid 1970's, which is considered to be just about the best Copicat made. 99. WEM leaflets etc. Instrument amps. Wem Dominator Mk 3. Each box Contains X 20 loops £28 per box. This one has the wet/dry extra output mod. 97. $800. VST AU. It's a simulation of the WEM Copicat IC-400 Belt Drive VariSpeed model, the first tape echo machine made by WEM with a DC capstan motor capable of changing speed, thus varying the delay time. Dominator Mk III. The Watkins Copicat - A Brief Description. The main differences visible from the outside are –. $800. GSi’s software replica imitates the behavior of the original with all pros and cons, without any additional features. *Read the whole description before buying*Watkins WEM Custom Copicat 1966 Vintage Valve Tape Echo Unit Copycat. Warrior 16 Bass combo. UK. Ian Woledge – Copicats & Westminster. 94 MB. Kelowna, Canada. Description. WEM WATKINS COPICAT IC300 TAPE ECHO DELAY VINTAGE READ DESCRIPTION. Over the following five decades, WEM continued to refine and expand the Copicat line, cementing its place as one of their most successful and influential products. ! It has so many features that gives to the musician the freedom to reproduce. WEM Watkins Copicat Super-IC Tape Echo Late 1970s - Silver with Black Case. The first solid state Mk III Copicats appeared around 1965 and the Mk IV Copicats appear in catalogues up to around 1977. Any references to any brands on this site/page, including reference to brands and instruments, are provided for description purposes only. WEM Watkins Copicat Super-IC Tape Echo Late 1970s - Silver with Black Case. The case could almost pass as new, and the unit is also in excellent conditon, with the. Newspaper Ads – Aggressor / Audiomaster / Soundman. Instrument cabs. 30-Day Return Policy. 0. WEM. refresh the page. WEM Watkins Copicat Tape Echo Recently Serviced with Extra Tape Loops, Vintage 1970s $650 Used – Very Good Add to Cart 1978 Watkins Copicat "IC Super" Tape Delay -. Keeley ECCOS Neo-Vintage Tape Delay. The only Soundbuilder item I have ever seen is the Digital Copicat and I was lucky enough to acquire one recently and, when it arrived, it came with a 4 page glossy leaflet. The Watkins WEM Copicat delay is one of the best analog delays ever made. I would estimate the cabs date from the mid 1970s. GSi VariSpeed is a simulation of the WEM Copicat IC-400 Belt Drive VariSpeed model, the first tape echo machine made by WEM with a DC capstan motor capable of changing speed, thus varying the delay time. A short demo of a Watkins Copicat MK4 solid state tape delay machine. Clubman (various) Clubman – (Early circa 1956) Clubman (late 1970s) Clubman Mk II (mid 1960’s). ». Finish: Metal with Black Case. Early 60's. Clubman (various) Clubman – (Early circa 1956) Clubman (late 1970s) Clubman Mk II (mid 1960’s). 1960's Watkins Custom Copicat Tube Echo Delay. Thanks for your reply's so I either wire the pot as I did in my schematic but add a 5 - 10k resistor to the wiper or wire it as a variable resistor but use a larger pot. Lay the original flat without folding the loop on ends. . Opens in a new window or tab. 14% price drop. $119. $50 price drop. Replacement heads for most models, subject to availability. Tons of mojo with this unit and. Super 12 guitar cab from 1960s with 1×12″ driver. It sounds very lo-fi, noisy, irregular. Added in our database on: 02/03/2009. Used – Very Good. One of the first commercially available tape delay units, the original Copicat model was produced by Watkins Electric Music beginning in 1958. Add to Cart. havn't had much luck finding online guides on servicing or repairing copicats but i'll keep looking. Site for owners and enthusiasts of WEM musical equipment. Used – Very Good. 30-Day Return Policy. The most famous tape delay emerged in the 60s. The most famous tape delay emerged in the 60s. List your WEM Watkins Copicat IC300 Tape Echo today to get it in front of thousands of eyes, quickly and easily. WEM Watkins Copicat Tape Echo Recently Serviced with Extra Tape Loops, Vintage 1970s. WEM Copicat page. £399. I had the privilege of purchasing a huge collection of WEM gear from a very well known WEM guru - this is one of them! I love Copicat units, hence why I was so excited to see this one. You could actually freeze the phase at any point through it's sweep and create the most unique voicings. Price Drop. 1978 Watkins Copicat "IC Super" Tape Delay - Rarer Version. Gold Varispeed Copicat. Effects‑wise, almost all of the treatments were done in the box. It was made in the early 1960s up until around 1964 and it was the model that brought the Copicat worldwide attention. Start Free Trial. Free Shipping. GSi VariSpeed replicates the hardware instrument “as is” with all its pros. 160 sold. Brand New. Super 30 Bass cab from 1960s with 1×15″ driver. GSi VariSpeed replicates the hardware instrument “as is” with all its pros and cons, without any additional feature except the fact that it is digital and MIDI-controllable. Show More. On the cheaper side a Boss RE 20 or nux tape core would be my guess. Hi there I have just scored a WEM Copicat for my Compact Duo and I just wanted to know if there is a rule of thumb for how many hours the tape loops are good for before they need replacing ie should they be replaced after two hours of constant use in a recording session. Featured in countless albums from the 60s and 70s and used by great bands like The Shadows and Pink Floyd. The response to this innovative creation was overwhelming, with the entire first production run of 100 Copicats selling out on the very first day. Try input 2 and repeat original steps. About This Listing. Mersey Super 15. Description1960s Watkins WEM Copicat MKII Valve Tape Echo Effects. It's a simulation of the WEM Copicat IC-400 Belt Drive VariSpeed model, the first tape echo machine made by WEM with a DC capstan motor capable of changing speed, thus varying the delay time. Moog MF-104 Moogerfooger Analog Delay 2000 - 2001 - Black. $800 $200 price drop. Also known for the Copicat tape delay, the esteemed British amp builder Watkins aka WEM was a guitar gear pioneer. Solid State. Amplifier advertisements originally published from. Primarily designed for use with electric guitar, it soon became a fixture in studios around the world. GSi VariSpeed replicates the hardware instrument “as is” with all its pros and cons, without any additional feature except the fact that it is. 2×12 upright cab – early 1970s. Instrument amps. Categories: Delay; Show More. Copicat® is back - to celebrate 50 golden years of service to music. Seller Reviews. Wem copicat for sale Watkins copicat tape: 59. It could stand a little improvement though. Watkins WEM Copicat MK III (later production) - Renovated: New Elect Caps + Mains Lead with earth The voltage selector switch, knob style and mounting of motor suggests it's a later production Mk III model. sounds fabulous. Free Shipping. +C $148. GSi VariSpeed is a new plugin that GSi offers free of charge to everybody (Windows, macOS and Linux). AX100. To PPR Yeah it is how the watkins does it, with the tape head going into the inverting input. $24. Vintage 1970s WEM Watkins Copicat Tape Echo Recently Serviced with Extra Tape Loops. Product Specs. “WatKat is a digital “clone” of a Wem Watkins “Custom” Copicat. WEM Copicat. It's a simulation of the WEM Copicat IC-400 Belt Drive VariSpeed model, the first tape echo machine made by WEM with a DC capstan motor capable of changing speed, thus varying the delay time. Same as the one used by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd. $650. L ine = Black. It also needed a good electrical cleaning and general service. About This Listing. This one dates to the 1960s and is the MK2 version with the blue/cream tolex. 06. GSi VariSpeed replicates the hardware instrument “as is” with all its pros and cons, without any additional feature except the fact that it is. smilan said: Hi, I would like to modified this echo unit so I'll be able to mute the dry signal and stay with 100% wet signal. G round (earth) = Green / Yellow -stripe. There are a number of scratches on the faceplate, and one of the wooden side panels on the case is missing, but it. Starfinder 100 Twin 15 Bass cab. This was an all valve Copicat with a variable speed tape drive system using a belt driven capstan, powered by a DC motor regulated by a single op-amp IC closed loop. Bought x20 WEM tape loops for 12 quid also. AX40 / AX100, GX40 & GR60. $600. Despite a proliferation of new names in the guitar amp market in the late 60s - Sound City, HiWatt, Laney, Carlsbro etc. 21 + $19 Shipping. WEM Watkins Copicat Super-IC Tape Echo. IV model) used transistor circuitry. after he heard a similar sound effect generated by two. GSi VariSpeed replicates the hardware instrument “as is. 68. 30-Day Return Policy. I've only seen it once and I think it was the late 70s "super IC" model with the on/off switches for the 4 playback heads. Yeah, it was the day the WEM Copicat broke down. WEM Watkins Copicat Echo Tape Echo Effects Unit w/ Power Supply #50488. The most famous tape delay emerged in the 60s. $425. Used – Very Good. The sound of this Echo is amazing, very warm, also due to it's tube preamp. Watkins WEM Copicat 60 Second Demo IC-300. Two years later the brothers moved to a small shop in Balham and began selling accordions and guitars. So I decided to do mine for people like me who like effect videos with Guitar. Vintage Watkins Copicat Tube Tape Echo. $385. The signal that goes to the footswitch is the 100% Wet signal. WEM DOMINATOR MK11, 1968-1972 MODEL (Grill cloth suggests late 60's)GSi VariSpeed is a simulation of the WEM Copicat IC-400 Belt Drive VariSpeed model, the first tape echo machine made by WEM with a DC capstan motor capable of changing speed, thus varying the delay time. 1960's Copicat Mk2 in good condition and fully working. Absolutely rare for sale, I offer you this Wem Custom Copicat dating from the 60s, ancestor of our delay pedals. Education - 02 May. Used – Very Good. $800. 205K subscribers in the guitarpedals community. Joined. The Watkins Copicat is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. 27 Likes. Newspaper Ads – Aggressor / Audiomaster / Soundman. Copicat Mk II Sales brochure. $800. However, this is a vintage, well used machine so, if you are looking for something in mint condition with digital quality echos for your PA. They were regarded as 'the British Strat' but were available at a price which most teenagers could afford. Buy It Now +C $16. I can recommend it not only for a WEM collectors . Used – Very Good. VariSpeed is a simulation of the WEM Copicat IC-400 Belt Drive VariSpeed model, the first tape echo machine made by WEM with a DC capstan motor capable of changing speed, thus varying the delay time. Great Value. The Watkins / w-e-m IC-300 Copicat. $600. MenuGSi VariSpeed is a simulation of the WEM Copicat IC-400 Belt Drive VariSpeed model, the first tape echo machine made by WEM with a DC capstan motor capable of changing speed, thus varying the delay time. Click & Collect. On the IC300 it is on the left hand side like many earlier Copicats. 10 Tape Loops WEM / Copicat / Copycat / Watkins Echo. Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo V2 Tape Echo Delay Guitar Effect Pedal. Sell Yours. STRYMON El Capistan Echo V2 - Tape Echo Delay Pedal. A year later, the patent (and Battle and Dixon’s services) were picked up. $379. Beat Instrumental 1964 ad. Vintage Watkins Copicat Tube Tape Echo. $105. Originally $650, now $600 ($50 price drop) $650. It's a cool amp. $22. Cosmetically in good condition throughout with hardly any scuffs and scrapes. 90 Off. Vintage 1970s WEM Watkins Copicat Tape Echo Recently Serviced with Extra Tape Loops. Solid State. Some visitors to this website may have seen new speaker cabs that are being sold in the USA with a very similar red WEM logo that was used on WEM cabs made in the UK in the 1980s, 1990s etc. ER40 / ER100. $800 $150 price drop. dubguy99. Beat Instrumental 1964 ad. Watkins Copicat Solid-State Tape Echo. Compared to the later IC Copicats the valve units don't usually produce such clear echoes, even when in good order (bear in min. Free 2-Day Shipping. In a world where the standard shape of the guitar amp had yet to be set in stone, one British innovator thrust a wedge into the future of guitar tone. Price Drop. It's a simulation of the WEM Copicat IC-400 Belt Drive VariSpeed model, the first tape echo machine made by WEM with a DC capstan motor capable of changing speed, thus varying the delay time. The Shadow Echo. Price Drop. £460. . Seller: dealcroydon (8,540) 100%. WEM Watkins Copicat Solid-State Tape Echo 1970s - Metal with Black Case. This has undergone a thorough overhaul/service and has been. Here is a machine that has been reverted from a S O S Copicat to the standard Super IC with jockey arm and normal tape loop. We manufacture Vintage & Valve Replacement Tape Echo Loops for WEM Copicat, Roland Space echo,as well as all leading models Shop Now 07956487968 About Us Our Story. WEM) created the Copicat. Early valve Copicat –. Wem Tube amp schematics, Hoffman amps tube amp schematic library. £460 9% price drop. WEM. My cartridge is from Apollon music industrial corporation and I have also just e mailed Dictaphone because I had read of a compatible cartridge. Echo Cat is thus much more than a Copicat emulation. The IC400 Belt Drive Copicat is probably better known as the Varispeed and the reason for the Varispeed name is fairly obvious as the motor speed can be varied and thus give an infinite variation of echo delay lengths within the parameters of the motor. Vintage Watkins Copicat Tube Tape Echo. 0. $600. Echo Cat is based on the WEM Copicat tape echo device from the late fifties. 1963 WEM Advertisement,. He used a Black Les Paul custom and mentions he experimented with "Boss Analog Chorus Delay, an MXR Pitch Transposer, Yamaha analogue delays, and MXR 32 band Graphic EQ" during his Motörhead days. This was an all valve Copicat with a variable speed tape drive system using a belt driven capstan, powered by a DC motor regulated by a single op-amp IC closed loop comparator. Re: univox ec 80 tape cartridge/WEM copicat tape loop/Sireko tape cartridge. Pre-Owned. This was the first tape echo machine made by WEM with a DC capstan motor capable of changing speed, thus varying the delay time. Copicat Schematics. $299. . The original ones used to rely on the amp it was connected to for earthing !Also I had the power supply caps replaced . Instrument amps. This one you can see still has the Sound On Sound Switch on the left, but has not got the tape cassette as the above machine has. Top Rated Seller. Sound Like WEM leaflet – July 1975; Sound Like WEM leaflet – July 1978; WEM – 1965 catalogue extracts; WEM blue leaflet – Probably early to mid 1970s; WEM brochures from 1960s (x2) WEM Green / White leaflet – 1967; WEM leaflet – Late 1970s; WEM PA leaflets (late 1960s) WEM Shadow echo and other items; WHAM It’s WEM leaflets. Now here's the issue. Vintage 1970s WEM Watkins Super IC Copicat Original Tape Echo Delay Pedal. One of the first commercially available tape delay units, the original Copicat Echo was introduced by Watkins Electric Music in England in 1958. GSi VariSpeed is a simulation of the WEM Copicat IC-400 Belt Drive VariSpeed model, the first tape echo machine made by WEM with a DC capstan motor capable of changing speed, thus varying the delay time. WEM Copicat WEM amplifiers WEM ER-15 WEM Clubman MK8 WEM Dominator bass MK1 WEM Dominator MKIII WEM guitars & basses WEM Rapier 22 WEM Rapier 33 WEM Rapier 44 WEM Rapier bass Watkins Circuit 4 WEM Sapphire 2 WEM Sapphire 3 WEM Sapphire 12 WEM Sapphire bass Vintage Watkins / WEM advertising 487. Guild Solid State by WEM Copicat Tape Echo 1970 - Metal with Black Case. Vintage Watkins WEM Copicat Solid State Tape Delay 220V-240V - # CW 52229Please note this is a 220-240V unit and if running in standard USA 120V power you will need a step down converter to operate (which is included). 10 hand made loops for WEM copicat (22. According to inventor Charlie Watkins, this was the model he was most proud of, sounded the best, and , unlike previous models, was the most reliable. "IC400 – Varispeed. We think this one was made around 197. $397. Vintage Watkins Copicat Tube Tape Echo. 05. com. The new tape is a replacement custom made Tape Loop that will work with all WEM COPICATS 4 & 5 heads . Had to plug in an old archtop and pay tribute to Scotty Moore 🎸 🎶. There is very little information available about it. The "new" WEM Copicat caused quite a bit of a stir over on the Shadow Music forum a few months back. It was developed with the goal of creating a create sound delay unit in a small and affordable size. Size 6 MB / 15 MB. Playing a Gibson Les Paul though my little tube amp. Get one if you see it cheap. The Echoplex. £420 GBP. One of the main problems with the copicat, is it's lack-luster electrical safety. WEM Guild Copicat 1960's. It is a European 240 voltage unit so will require a transformer to use. 25 inches) tested on my machine (pictured). The original unit is known for it’s sonic grunge and rawness, and a pleasing analogue warmth that comes from tape delays. MINT in box. Genuine WEM Copicat tape loops. I've never even seen a real Copicat, much less played through one, so I don't know much about it. There were two versions, Type 1 and Type 2, which looked almost identical and you can find pictures of these on the excellent Watkins Guitars and Vintage Hofner websites. It was made in two versions, one with reverb and one without. Compare Listings. This site is designed more for use by WEM owners who want to share ideas, suggestions. Finish: Metal with Black Case. “There’s no outboard reverbs printed,” says Dessner. RARE 2012 WEM Rush Pepbox fuzz pedal. See full details in The Who at Leeds University Refectory, 14 February 1970, gig profile . Copicat Gold. £10. $650. I also have a Guild Copicat. I didn t find so much videos about the Watkins Copicat Tape delay with Synth, Drum Machine or in Studio in general. Here is an early Watkins Copicat with an added erase head as well as the AlNiCo one hidden in the arm. $650. Year: 1970s. GSi VariSpeed is a new plugin that GSi offers free of charge to everybody (Windows, macOS and Linux). 28556. Wem watkins for sale Wem watkins copicat: 122. Brand New. 25 inches) tested on my machine (pictured). $224. There are a number of scratches on the faceplate, and one of the. WEM Soundbuilder leaflet including Copicat instructions; Combos. $800. This Listing is for enough reproduction Rexine to cover the exterior of a watkins / WEM copicatRexine was a covering that loads of British manufacturers used in the early sixties, and was also used by Vox, Soundcity. 0. . USA power cord color code: N eutral = White. – Manchester. $650. The tape heads have always been kept clean with isopropyl alcohol. jpeg - 220 Kb 13:About This Listing. £300. 97. Many producers are drawn to it due to its impressive functionality and efficient workflow. Product Specs. 80 postage. 5 X Tape loops compatible to WEM COPICAT / Watkins Echo fit All Models . I'm going to try it tonight but does anyone here have any advice/experience? I'm not a huge. Polytone 110w (non-ic) Power Amp Schematic. MK 1 Mk2 Custom IC300 IC400 . 70 Years in Music Watkins-WEM® History Copicat. The main differences visible from the outside are –. WEM Soundbuilder leaflet including Copicat instructions; Combos. New Listing 1960s WEM WATKINS COPICAT Vacuum Tube Tape Echo Char Step Amplifier Transforme. A wonderful early small box Watkins Copicat Tube tape echo in very good condition! The unit has just been serviced and comes with ample tape. Clubman (various) Clubman – (Early circa 1956) Clubman (late 1970s) Clubman Mk II (mid 1960’s). There are various differences between the Mk III and the Mk IV. Below are some illustrations of the different types. There was a marked improvement. co. The amplifiers are made by John by hand using high quality materials and John has designed them to be as close as possible to the original iconic Watkins amplifiers of the 1950s and 1960s. Great Value. nothing. This is a fantastic sounding tube-based tape delay, made around 1964. You can also find others on eBay, and eBay. S. I wish I could get one for £38 now !! Search for: Meta. Below are some illustrations of the different types. Effects and Pedals Delay (1) Compare 4 from $503. The faceplate is in excellent condition - one extra socket has been discretely-added. G round (earth) = Green. It sounds warm and has some really co. 30-Day Return Policy. Reshaping the Sound of Music Festivals: Beyond their exceptional amplifiers and guitar equipment, WEM made a lasting impact through their pioneering PA systems. Feb 23, 2021. The unit is known for its variable-speed belt drive motor, which, as the moniker “VariSpeed” implies, allows the IC400 to change the delay time. Sales:1,222. WEM Guild Copicat 1960's. A. Post service demo starts at 14:50A late seventies, IC based tape delay from WEM Watkins. Multi page manuals are Emailed as pdfs . Vintage 1960s WEM Watkins MK2 Copicat Original Tape Echo Delay Pedal w/ CoverI love these early Copicat units. This site has been set up as a source of information for owners and users of WEM equipment. It’s a simulation of the WEM Copicat IC-400 Belt Drive VariSpeed model, the first tape echo machine made by WEM with a DC capstan motor capable of changing speed, thus varying the delay time. 1978 Watkins Copicat "IC Super" Tape Delay - Rarer Version. These include knobs for WEM amps and Copicats, grills for Copicats, and metal fascia strips for Dominator and other amps. Reslo mikes were almost universally used. It sounds very lo-fi, noisy, irregular. Product Specs. Vintage Watkins Copicat Tube Tape Echo. Product Specs. $725. For all models. 05 shipping.