The Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay is a Dunlop delay pedal, currently around $199.99. Close alternatives include the Dunlop Echoplex All-Analog Dry Path Delay and the Donner White Tape. It pairs well with the PRS HX 50 Head and the Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo.
Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay
Dunlop · pedal
The Dunlop Echoplex Delay is a BBD analog delay pedal inspired by the legendary Maestro Echoplex tape echo machine, featuring an all-analog dry path ensuring the unprocessed guitar signal bypasses all DSP. BBD chip delay delivers warm, naturally degrading echo repeats with Echoplex-inspired preamp character. Controls include Echo Time, Echo Volume, and Feedback. True bypass.
- delay
- echo
- tape echo
- analog
- dry
- warmth
- preamp
- analog delay
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Rockabilly
- Blues
- Lo Fi
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay
PRS HX 50 Head
PRS
28% matchWhere this leans warm, PRS HX 50 Head answers back bright
Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo
Peavey
27% matchWhere this leans warm, Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo answers back bright
Boss Waza-Air
Boss
tonal matchBoss Waza-Air's bright balances out the warm tone
Egnater VN-412A
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater VN-412A leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchRun Laney Richter after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple)
Soldano
tonal matchRun Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple) after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Winfield Typhoon Combo
Winfield
tonal matchWinfield Typhoon Combo's bright balances out the warm tone
PRS DG
PRS
tonal matchPRS DG leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Pedals that stack with the Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay
Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster
Dallas
27% matchDallas Rangemaster Treble Booster's bright balances out the warm tone
EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea
EarthQuaker Devices
26% matchRun EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
IdiotBox Effects End of Line
Idiotbox Effects
21% matchIdiotBox Effects End of Line's bright voice goes after Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay's own analog warmth character
Walrus Audio Lillian
Walrus Audio
21% matchRun Walrus Audio Lillian after Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay's own gain stage
Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer
Boss
tonal matchBoss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer's bright balances out the warm tone
CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition
California Wub
tonal matchCALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Friedman Plexi-Drive Mini Overdrive
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Plexi-Drive Mini Overdrive's bright balances out the warm tone
Fuzzrocious Baxtabber
Fuzzrocious
tonal matchFuzzrocious Baxtabber's bright balances out the warm tone
Cheaper alternatives
TC Electronic Gauss Tape Echo
TC Electronic
76% similarityShared character: delay, classic_rock, warm
Donner Tape Stereo Delay
Donner
75% similarityShared character: delay, warm, reverb
Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2
Keeley
75% similarityShared character: delay, classic_rock, warm
J. Rockett Immortal Echo
J Rockett
97% similaritysimilar tone character
Catalinbread Belle Epoch
Catalinbread
96% similaritysimilar tone character
JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay
JHS Pedals
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Carl Martin DeLayla XL
Carl Martin
80% similarityShared character: delay, blues_players, classic_rock
J. Rockett Alien Echo
J Rockett
75% similarityShared character: delay, classic_rock, warm
Pigtronix PHI Echolution Delay
Pigtronix
75% similarityShared character: analog_delay, true_bypass, delay
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
Dunlop Echoplex All-Analog Dry Path Delay
Dunlop
94% similarityShared character: analog_delay, true_bypass, delay
Donner White Tape
Donner
79% similarityShared character: delay, classic_rock, warm
EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2
EarthQuaker Devices
77% similarityShared character: delay, classic_rock, warm
Roland RE-2 Space Echo
Roland
77% similarityShared character: delay, reverb, analog
Dunlop Way Huge WHE702 Echo Puss Analog
Dunlop
76% similarityShared character: analog_delay, delay, reverb
Ibanez AD Mini
Ibanez
76% similarityShared character: delay, analog_delay, true_bypass
See all alternatives to the Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay?+
The closest matches in character are the Dunlop Echoplex All-Analog Dry Path Delay, the Donner White Tape, the EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2. Budget picks: TC Electronic Gauss Tape Echo, Donner Tape Stereo Delay, Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2. Boutique upgrades: Carl Martin DeLayla XL, J. Rockett Alien Echo, Pigtronix PHI Echolution Delay.
What pairs well with the Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS HX 50 Head, Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo, Boss Waza-Air — Where this leans warm, PRS HX 50 Head answers back bright.
How much does the Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay cost?+
Around $199.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).