The Pearl F-605 Electro Echo is a rare and versatile vintage analog effects unit from the early 1980s, made in Japan. Housed in a sturdy metal enclosure, this pedal combines warm analog delay, lush chorus, and a unique “Duplex” mode that blends both effects into one swirling, spacious soundscape. Built with classic bucket-brigade chips, the F-605 delivers the kind of rich, dark repeats and modulation that digital effects simply can’t match.
The delay offers a range of time settings suitable for everything from slapback to more atmospheric echoes, with a natural degradation that gives each repeat a character of its own. The chorus section is lush and dimensional, excellent for adding width and shimmer to clean tones or thickening overdriven sounds. The “Duplex” mode engages both effects simultaneously, creating modulated delays that are ideal for ambient, psychedelic, or experimental textures.
Controls include Delay Time, Repeat, Blend, and Speed/Depth for the chorus, giving you full control over the effect shaping. The layout is intuitive, and the pedal responds well to different instruments and dynamics.
This unit (serial number 504675) is in excellent working condition and sounds exactly as a vintage BBD-powered effect should — warm, immersive, and full of character.
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