Wampler Faux Tape EchoFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 33 mentions across 14 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment61%
PROS 61%
CONS 39%

Rank based on 33 mentions across 14 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a warm, tape-style delay that lets your amp tone shine through
  • You need tap tempo with rhythmic subdivisions for live or worship playing
  • You value a tone/shade knob that helps delay repeats sit in the mix

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need true stereo delay output
  • You require reliable trails/buffered bypass on stage
  • You're noise-sensitive and plan to run high repeat/feedback settings

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Excellent, musical delay toneTap tempo with subdivisions (V2)Modulation knob upgradeInconsistent tap tempo LEDBackground noise/hissModulation too strong or chorus-like
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Tap tempo with subdivisions (V2)
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Overall Impression

Tone quality draws consistent praise from long-time pedal users. Multiple commenters call it the best delay they've owned, ranking it above Strymon Brig and comparable to the Electro-Harmonix Memory Man. Users highlight how it preserves amp character rather than coloring it, with the shade (tone) control helping repeats sit correctly in a mix. Several have owned multiple versions and keep returning to it across different amp setups, valuing its warm, musical slapback and longer repeat tones.

The V2's tap tempo and subdivisions add live flexibility but come with LED accuracy complaints. Users appreciate being able to tap in tempo and switch subdivisions on the fly for worship or gigging without needing a pricier Timeline-style unit. However, several report the tap tempo LED flashes inconsistently or doesn't match the actual subdivision or tempo, which some found confusing or a dealbreaker; one user reported the tap function eventually stopped working entirely on their unit.

Noise and missing stage-friendly features are the main drawbacks. A handful of owners report hiss or a high noise floor, especially at higher repeat/delay settings, with one calling it a dealbreaker compared to other pedals. Others want buffered bypass with trails so repeats don't cut off abruptly on stage, and note it lacks stereo output, unlike vintage tape units some are used to running in stereo rigs.

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