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Daryl Robertson

"If heaps of retro charm and a sound that truly stands on its own are what you’re after, then you’ve just found your new delay pedal”: Strymon Olivera Vintage Oil Can Echo pedal review

Strymon Olivera.

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When it comes to delay pedals, it’s safe to say the market is overflowing with options, all competing for space on your pedalboard. There are more tape delays and bucket-brigade units than you can shake a Strat at, but one category of delay that's often underrepresented is the old-school oil-can echo units. These vintage beauties from the late '50s often get overlooked, yet they have a unique charm that deserves a spot on your board.

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