The Carl Martin Echotone is a Carl Martin delay pedal, currently around $310.99. Close alternatives include the MXR Analog Delay and the Halo Keeley Halo Andy Timmons Dual Echo Signature. It pairs well with the PRS MT100 and the Synergy SL2 Module.

Carl Martin Echotone

Carl Martin · pedal

The Carl Martin Echotone is a delay pedal offering 1200 milliseconds of vintage echo, with foot-switchable Tap or Manual delay time settings. Features an insert loop for integrating external effects within the delay feedback path, and a switchable trail function to allow echo repeats to continue naturally after bypassing the pedal. Danish boutique construction. Suited for players who want extended delay times, live tap-tempo control, and the ability to integrate modulation or reverb within the delay feedback loop.

What stands out

  • “The Echotone delivers generous 1200ms delay time with the practical live benefit of tap tempo, trail switching, and an insert loop for creative delay feedback routing, making it a feature-rich delay for professional live and studio use”

    — from the community notes

  • “Features an insert loop for integrating external effects within the delay feedback path, and a switchable trail function to allow echo repeats to continue naturally after bypassing the pedal”

    — from the listing

  • “Switchable trail function allows natural echo decay after bypass for more musical transitions”

    — from the reviews

  • “Its standout weakness is the premium price relative to simpler delay pedals with similar delay time”

    — from the community notes

  • “The Carl Martin Echotone is a delay pedal offering 1200 milliseconds of vintage echo, with foot-switchable Tap or Manual delay time settings”

    — from the listing

Trade-offs

  • “Suited for players who want extended delay times, live tap-tempo control, and the ability to integrate modulation or reverb within the delay feedback loop”

    — from the listing

  • delay
  • echo
  • decay
  • rich
  • natural
  • musical
  • vintage
  • rhythm

Good for

  • Live
  • Studio
$310.99View on Reverb

Price updated Oct 24, 2026

Genres the Carl Martin Echotone is commonly used in

  • Ambient
  • Lo Fi
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Rockabilly
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  • Post Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Experimental
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  • Shoegaze
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the Carl Martin Echotone

PRS MT100

PRS

19% match
$1329.26via Reverb

What PRS MT100 brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Synergy SL2 Module

Synergy

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Synergy SL2 Module in front of Carl Martin Echotone

Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt

Mesa Boogie

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes in front of Carl Martin Echotone in the chain

Egnater Tweaker 88 Head

Egnater

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Egnater Tweaker 88 Head goes in front of Carl Martin Echotone in the chain

Ceriatone 2202H

Ceriatone

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Ceriatone 2202H in front of Carl Martin Echotone

Carol-Ann OD-2R

Carol Ann

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Carol-Ann OD-2R goes in front of Carl Martin Echotone in the chain

Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H

Marshall

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes in front of Carl Martin Echotone in the chain

Bad Cat Lynx 50

Bad Cat

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Bad Cat Lynx 50 in front of Carl Martin Echotone

Pedals that stack with the Carl Martin Echotone

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler

Dr Scientist

21% match
$204.36via Reverb

What Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Nobels ODR-1

Nobels

20% match
$101.54via Reverb

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

What Nobels ODR-1 brings here leans toward full — that's worth building a pairing around

Comes earlier in the signal chain

TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler

TC Electronic

15% match
$85.26via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler after Carl Martin Echotone in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Carl Martin Echotone

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Earthquaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device

EarthQuaker Devices

15% match
$283.42via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep Earthquaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device after Carl Martin Echotone in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Carl Martin Echotone

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2

Dr Scientist

tonal match
$204.36via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front of Carl Martin Echotone

Warm Audio Jet Phaser

Warm Audio

tonal match
$109.01via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Warm Audio Jet Phaser in front of Carl Martin Echotone: modulation lands before the repeats, so the echoes stay defined

Donner Big Mouth Distortion

Donner

tonal match
$29.95via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Donner Big Mouth Distortion in front of Carl Martin Echotone

Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just

Demon Fx

tonal match
$64.88via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just in front of Carl Martin Echotone

Cheaper alternatives

JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay

JHS Pedals

63% similarity
$99via Reverb

Shared character: delay, true bypass, natural

MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay

MXR

61% similarity
$140via Reverb

Shared character: delay, rich, true bypass

Keeley Halo Core V2

Keeley

61% similarity
$249via Reverb

Shared character: delay, ambient

Carl Martin Red Repeat

Carl Martin

60% similarity
$223.75via Reverb

Shared character: delay, ambient, simple

Cusack Music Delay TME

Cusack Music

59% similarity
$159.99via Reverb

Shared character: features tap tempo, live performances, delay

JHS Flight Delay (White)

JHS Pedals

59% similarity
$223.29via Reverb

Shared character: delay, features tap tempo, live performances

Similar charactersee all similar tone character →

MXR Analog Delay

MXR

67% similarity

Shared character: delay, signal, true bypass

Halo Keeley Halo Andy Timmons Dual Echo Signature

Halo

63% similarity

Shared character: delay, rich, ambient

Crazy Tube Circuits Time MK III

Crazy Tube Circuits

58% similarity

Shared character: features tap tempo, delay, reverb

Strymon El Capistan

Strymon

57% similarity
$379via Reverb

Shared character: delay, ambient, vintage charm

Alexander Pedals Oblivion Vintage Delay

Alexander Pedals

57% similarity
$329.99via Reverb

Shared character: delay, true bypass, ambient

Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo

pedal

57% similarity

Shared character: delay, features tap tempo, true bypass

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Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Carl Martin Echotone?+

The closest matches in character are the MXR Analog Delay, the Halo Keeley Halo Andy Timmons Dual Echo Signature, the Crazy Tube Circuits Time MK III. Budget picks: JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay, MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay, Keeley Halo Core V2.

What pairs well with the Carl Martin Echotone?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS MT100, Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — What PRS MT100 brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around.

How much does the Carl Martin Echotone cost?+

Around $310.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).

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