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What delay and echo units did Hank Marvin use for his twangy sound?

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Hank Marvin used the Meazzi Vox Tape Echo, the WEM Watkins Copicat and, later, the MXR M-113 Digital Delay to help create his distinctive echo-rich, twangy sound.

The Meazzi Vox Tape Echo and WEM Watkins Copicat were among Marvin’s echo units, with the MXR M-113 Digital Delay joining his equipment later.

The echo was only part of the recipe: his Fender Stratocaster, Vox amplification and precise playing also helped define that clean Shadows sound. Think of the repeats as supporting the twang, rather than creating it all on their own.

The Hank Marvin gear article covers the wider setup. If you’re exploring equipment for a similar approach, the used delay & reverb pedals list is a relevant place to browse—not a guarantee of finding those original units.

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This answer is based on MyGear's own catalogue, price and list data on these pages:

  1. Check out this gear: Used delay & reverb pedals
  2. Gearpedia: Hank Marvin's gear: the instruments behind their career

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