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Adrian Belew's signature Echoflanger pedal is here
Electro-Harmonix turns the guitarist's decades-long love affair with flangers into a limited-edition signature model.
In brief
Electro-Harmonix turns the guitarist's decades-long love affair with flangers into a limited-edition signature model. The EHX Adrian Belew Echoflanger combines classic analog modulation modes with new blends and expanded controls for $239. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Belew's go-to effect gets official
Adrian Belew has used Electro-Harmonix flanger pedals throughout his career with King Crimson, Talking Heads, and more. Now the company is releasing a signature model.
All-analog with classic modes
The Echoflanger is a multi-mode modulator with Filter Matrix, Flange, Chorus, and Slap Back from the original. New combination modes let you blend effects together.
Expanded controls for sonic design
Belew requested new controls including Volume, Speed, Range, Tune, and Feedback. A Blend switch adds or removes dry signal for traditional or intense vibrato sounds.
The pedal behind a sampling legend
Belew got his first Echo Flanger in 1980 for Tom Tom Club. He used it to create a steel drum guitar sound on Genius of Love, which became the most sampled song of all time.
“I got my first Echo Flanger in 1980, and I had it for the [Talking Heads offshoot band] Tom Tom Club”
Making pedals do weird things
Belew praises Electro-Harmonix for letting him push effects beyond their intended use, creating the unusual sounds he's known for in King Crimson and beyond.
“Electro-Harmonix is the one company you could make do things they're not supposed to do”
Limited edition at $239
The Echoflanger features stereo outputs, true bypass with mechanical relays, and ships with a 9V power supply. It's available now as a limited-edition release.
The big picture
The EHX Adrian Belew Echoflanger combines classic analog modulation modes with new blends and expanded controls for $239.
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