Roland Space Echo repair?

tee · 15th February 2003, 07:04 AM

I had the good fortune of inheriting 2 Roland Space Echoes from a friend. One is a 201, the other a 501 ( killer chorus too ) which both work .... but ......... they've definitely seen better days. They are in general disrepair - scratchy pots, the 501 has a bad case of intermittent 60 cycle hum. The good news is both the motors and heads are OK.

The problem is finding someone to work on them, I definitely want to refurb them as I haven't had to put any cash in them yet, so what the hell? Right?

I've made a few trips around the web without finding anyone in the US that can service them. So the question is - do any GS's know some one that can put these machines back into shape??

Many layers of thanks,
Tony

tonedaddy · 15th February 2003, 12:48 PM

You can buy copies of the RE-201 service manual here, and copies of the RE-501 service manual here.

Also, contact AnalogMike via email at analogman.com. His email is AnalogMike@aol.com. He doesn't do a lot of repairs himself anymore, but he may know a qualified tech for these units. Mike is a one of the oldest and respected dealers in analog guitar effects units in the U.S., and a great technical resource. My transactions with him have been handled very well, and he referred me to a quality tech to repair some vintage effects I own.

tee · 15th February 2003, 06:46 PM

tonedaddy - thanks for the connection, man. I'll email him and see what he's got to say, plus you got to love someone called Analog Man! I picture him with tights and a cape with a big A on the front of his chest.

Peace,
Tony

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15th February 2003, 07:04 AM	#1
tee Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: jim thorpe,pa Posts: 122	Roland Space Echo repair? I had the good fortune of inheriting 2 Roland Space Echoes from a friend. One is a 201, the other a 501 ( killer chorus too ) which both work .... but ......... they've definitely seen better days. They are in general disrepair - scratchy pots, the 501 has a bad case of intermittent 60 cycle hum. The good news is both the motors and heads are OK. The problem is finding someone to work on them, I definitely want to refurb them as I haven't had to put any cash in them yet, so what the hell? Right? I've made a few trips around the web without finding anyone in the US that can service them. So the question is - do any GS's know some one that can put these machines back into shape?? Many layers of thanks, Tony

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15th February 2003, 12:48 PM	#2
tonedaddy Gear interested Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 15	You can buy copies of the RE-201 service manual here, and copies of the RE-501 service manual here. Also, contact AnalogMike via email at analogman.com. His email is AnalogMike@aol.com. He doesn't do a lot of repairs himself anymore, but he may know a qualified tech for these units. Mike is a one of the oldest and respected dealers in analog guitar effects units in the U.S., and a great technical resource. My transactions with him have been handled very well, and he referred me to a quality tech to repair some vintage effects I own.

15th February 2003, 06:46 PM	#3
tee Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: jim thorpe,pa Posts: 122	tonedaddy - thanks for the connection, man. I'll email him and see what he's got to say, plus you got to love someone called Analog Man! I picture him with tights and a cape with a big A on the front of his chest. Peace, Tony