The Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 is a Wampler delay pedal, currently around $165.95. Close alternatives include the Dunlop Way Huge WHE702 Echo Puss Analog and the Tru-Fi The Aqua Echo 600 Analog. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo and the Friedman BE-Mini Head.
Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2
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The Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 is a tape delay emulation pedal from Wampler Pedals (Indianapolis, Indiana), capturing the warmth, modulation drift, and gentle self-oscillation character of vintage tape echo machines. It includes tap tempo, subdivision options, and a modulation depth control to vary the wow-and-flutter character of the repeats.
- modulation
- delay
- tape delay
- wow and flutter character
- tape echo
- subtle
- platform
- gentle self oscillation character
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Aug 28, 2026
Genres the Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 is commonly used in
- Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Lo Fi
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rockabilly
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Reggae
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Amps that pair well with the Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo
Mesa Boogie
18% matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman BE-Mini Head into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchRun Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Blackstar DA100 Ruby
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar DA100 Ruby's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
22% matchRun Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Wren and Cuff Box of War OG
Wren And Cuff
21% matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Wren and Cuff Box of War OG gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
14% matchRun Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble after Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 in the signal chain, clear of Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2's own gain stage
Fuzzrocious Cosmic Bull Shark
Fuzzrocious
13% matchKeep Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2's modulated voice out front: Fuzzrocious Cosmic Bull Shark goes after Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 in the signal chain so its fuzzy voice doesn't muddy it
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchRun Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Crowther Prunes brings the fuzzy it's missing
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchEarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
71% similarityShared character: delay, repeats, subtle
JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay
JHS Pedals
70% similarityShared character: delay, repeats, subtle
J. Rockett Immortal Echo
J Rockett
70% similarityShared character: delay, warm, modulation
Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2
Keeley
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
T-Rex Reptile Delay
T Rex
70% similarityShared character: delay, repeats, subtle
T-Rex Replicator D'luxe
T Rex
95% similaritysimilar tone character
J. Rockett Alien Echo
J Rockett
94% similaritysimilar tone character
EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2
EarthQuaker Devices
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Carl Martin DeLayla XL
Carl Martin
91% similaritysimilar tone character
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Dunlop Way Huge WHE702 Echo Puss Analog
Dunlop
73% similarityShared character: delay, repeats, subtle
Tru-Fi The Aqua Echo 600 Analog
Tru Fi
72% similarityShared character: delay, repeats, features_tap_tempo
Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay
Dunlop
70% similarityShared character: delay, warm, reverb
Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo
pedal
70% similarityShared character: delay, repeats, features_tap_tempo
Fjord Fuzz Loke Tape Emulation
Fjord Fuzz
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Catalinbread Belle Epoch
Catalinbread
93% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Dunlop Way Huge WHE702 Echo Puss Analog, the Tru-Fi The Aqua Echo 600 Analog, the Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay, JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay, J. Rockett Immortal Echo. Boutique upgrades: T-Rex Reptile Delay, T-Rex Replicator D'luxe, J. Rockett Alien Echo.
What pairs well with the Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo, Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — The low gain tone has headroom to spare — Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo gives it high gain to fill it with.
How much does the Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 cost?+
Around $165.95 (live listing price, updated Aug 28, 2026).