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Item description - Roland RE-501 Chorus-Echo was the last in the series, meant mostly for the professional PA systems, musicians and recording production. Basically being an upgraded and renovated RE-301 with a lot of new features, the RE-501 was made with a simple noise reduction system, suppressing the inevitable tape noise to lower levels, making the echo sound cleaner comparing to its predecessors, especially during the quiet passages. The balanced input, and output is provided , so that this unit can freely be used with long cables as long as the line is properly balanced. So the guitarists on the stage should think of the D.I. boxes to feed this unit. The old style VU-meter is replaced by the new ones with diodes, and the Sound on Sound head is now replaced to somewhat more useful position, behind the last "normal" playback head. Also, the tape path is prolonged a bit comparing to RE-301, enabling longer delays, reaching now the so useful range of one second (with slower speeds). In short, this unit really comprises everything that was good on previous models, while improving on everything that could be improved. Like the professional type balanced inputs and outputs, less noise, more useful Sound on Sound feature, and all in all summing up to the probably most versatile combination of analog echo, chorus, and spring-reverb effect unit ever made. Item condition - This unit has been in my possession for about 3 years. Because of the balanced input, It was very easy to plug into the studio console. It has always worked flawlessly. Every function works like new. It is very clean inside and out. There is a tiny bit of wear on the tolex on the corners. and one of the rubber feet that go on the side has run away. (you can stand the unit upright on its side if thats your thing) Otherwise this is a mint RE-501. I replaced the tape once about a year ago and only used it a few times since then. A tape should last for several years and replacements are easy to find online. Terms/Conditions - I will ship this item for a flat rate of $30.00 anywhere in the U.S. and I'll include insurance for no extra charge! I will not ship outside of the U.S. I accept PayPal or Money Order/Cashiers Check only. If you want to pick it up locally, there will be no shipping charge. I live in the monterey area. I may be willing to meet you half way if you don't live too far.
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