Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo - SN 156167

Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo for sale - SN 156167 Superb example of the final iteration of Roland’s Space Echo dynasty for sale fully overhauled and in superb cosmetic condition. Good clean RE-501s are now very few and far between, so if you want the best, this is your chance. Will have the full Soundgas treatment - serviced to the highest standard and supplied with our 12 month warranty. We see 501s like this maybe once every six months now, so don't sleep if it's on your wishlist. The Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo was the final and most advanced iteration of Roland’s tape echo designs, introduced in 1980 and intended for studio/on stage use. It featured improved electronics for lower noise, along with balanced inputs and outputs. In addition to the multi-head tape echo and spring reverb found in earlier models, the RE-501 includes a classic Roland/Boss BBD-based chorus circuit. The sound remains unmistakably analogue, but more late 70s early 80s than the 201/301 (think Gilmore/Pink Floyd The Wall and Andy Summers/Police) with distinctive modulation and crisp sound. And if that's not enough to tempt you, see Tony and one we recently sold in action below: