The Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 is a Wampler delay pedal, currently around $165.95. Close alternatives include the Tru-Fi The Aqua Echo 600 Analog and the J. Rockett Alien Echo. It pairs well with the Diezel VH4 4-Channel 100-Watt and the Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier.
Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2
Wampler · pedal
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.
What stands out
“In the signal chain delay sits after drive and before reverb”
— from the community notes
“the wampler faux tape echo v2 is a tape delay emulation pedal from wampler pedals”
— from the listing
“It includes tap tempo, subdivision options, and a modulation depth control to vary the wow-and-flutter character of the repeats”
— from the listing
“Strengths: Warm, musical tape delay emulation with tap tempo and subdivision control; modulation depth dial captures wow-and-flutter character from subtle to dramatic”
— from the reviews
“The Faux Tape Echo V2 is widely praised by players seeking vintage tape echo character”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“Limitations: Single tape-style algorithm only — players needing multiple delay modes require a different platform”
— from the reviews
- delay
- tape delay
- wow and flutter character
- tape echo
- subtle
- gentle self oscillation character
- warm
- warmth
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 is commonly used in
- Rockabilly
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2
Diezel VH4 4-Channel 100-Watt
Diezel
18% matchDiezel VH4 4-Channel 100-Watt leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier
Soldano
18% matchSoldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt in front of Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H in front of Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module goes in front of Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 in the chain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Friedman BE-Mini Head goes in front of Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 in the chain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 goes in front of Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 in the chain
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head goes in front of Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
21% matchWren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Fjord Fuzz Berserk
Fjord Fuzz
20% matchFjord Fuzz Berserk leans toward aggressive, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
12% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble after Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2
Comes earlier in the signal chain
MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase
MXR
11% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase after Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction
Death By Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Death By Audio Destruction in front of Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 goes in front of Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 in the chain
Subdecay F-Bomb
Subdecay
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Subdecay F-Bomb in front of Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser goes in front of Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 — modulation lands before the repeats, so the echoes stay defined
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Pico ReRun
Electro-Harmonix
62% similarityShared character: delay, features tap tempo, warm
Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2
Keeley
61% similarityShared character: delay, warm, overdrive
T-Rex Replica Delay
T Rex
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Universal Audio Uafx Orion
Universal Audio
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
T-Rex Replicator D'luxe
T Rex
67% similarityShared character: delay, warm, overdrive
EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2
EarthQuaker Devices
66% similarityShared character: delay, warm, reverb
T-Rex Reptile Delay
T Rex
64% similarityShared character: delay, repeats, subtle
Carl Martin DeLayla XL
Carl Martin
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Strymon EC-1
Strymon
87% similaritysimilar tone character
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Tru-Fi The Aqua Echo 600 Analog
Tru Fi
71% similarityShared character: delay, repeats, features tap tempo
J. Rockett Alien Echo
J Rockett
69% similarityShared character: delay, warm, overdrive
Dunlop Echoplex All-Analog Dry Path Delay
Dunlop
67% similarityShared character: delay, warm, reverb
Dunlop Way Huge WHE702 Echo Puss Analog
Dunlop
66% similarityShared character: delay, repeats, subtle
Catalinbread Belle Epoch
Catalinbread
65% similarityShared character: delay, warm, reverb
Roland RE-2 Space Echo
Roland
64% similarityShared character: delay, reverb, overdrive
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Tru-Fi The Aqua Echo 600 Analog, the J. Rockett Alien Echo, the Dunlop Echoplex All-Analog Dry Path Delay. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Pico ReRun, Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2, T-Rex Replica Delay. Boutique upgrades: T-Rex Replicator D'luxe, EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2, T-Rex Reptile Delay.
What pairs well with the Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Diezel VH4 4-Channel 100-Watt, Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Diezel VH4 4-Channel 100-Watt leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Wampler Faux Tape Echo V2 cost?+
Around $165.95 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).