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WEM Watkins Copicat IC300 Tape Echo 1970s - Metal with Black Case
£857
ExcellentReverb2d agoLocal pickup available
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Audio Root Atelier / Fauch’s Vintage Shop
Details
- First Seen
- 7 November 2026
- Last Seen
- 7 November 2026
- Times Seen
- 1
About this listing
WEM Watkins Copicat IC300 Tape Echo 1970s - Metal with Black Case is a used item in excellent condition, listed on Reverb. The asking price is £857. It is offered by Audio Root Atelier / Fauch’s Vintage Shop through Reverb. Local pickup is available. It is in our Outboard Effects category. Used Gear Hunter first saw this listing on 7 November 2026. It has been seen 1 time in our scans. Prices are converted from the seller's currency when we scan the listing, so the amount you pay may differ slightly. The seller sets shipping, and import duty or VAT may apply, so check the final cost and the item's details on Reverb before buying.
From the seller
For sale is a beautiful WEM Watkins Copicat IC 300, the legendary British tape echo unit, presented in excellent condition and supplied with its footswitch and protective cover.
The Copicat series has earned its place in music history thanks to its distinctive tape echo, warm analog character and unmistakable vintage sound. The IC 300 combines the classic Watkins tape echo design with transistor-based electronics, offering a rich and expressive range of echo effects.
This particular example is in superb cosmetic condition and comes as a particularly attractive package, complete with its footswitch and cover.
Classic British Tape Echo
The Copicat IC 300 offers the distinctive sound and character that have made vintage Watkins echo units so desirable.
Its tape-based design produces warm repeats, natural saturation and the subtle variations associated with genuine magnetic tape.
From classic guitar slapback and atmospheric delays to experimental studio effects, the Copicat remains a wonderfully creative instrument.
Features & Highlights
Genuine vintage WEM Watkins Copicat IC 300
Authentic analog tape echo
Transistor-based electronic design
Multiple playback heads for different echo patterns
Adjustable echo intensity and repeat level
Characteristic vintage tape saturation
Excellent cosmetic condition
Footswitch included
Protective cover included
Condition & Accessories
This unit is presented in excellent overall condition, with a beautifully preserved exterior.
The included footswitch provides convenient control during performance, while the protective cover helps keep the unit protected during storage and transportation.
The combination of the IC 300, footswitch and cover makes this a particularly appealing example for vintage effects enthusiasts and collectors.
Additional Information
An iconic piece of British musical equipment, the Copicat IC 300 is equally at home in a professional recording studio, a vintage guitar setup or a collection of classic analog effects.
Its distinctive sound, historical significance and excellent presentation make it a wonderful example of the Watkins legacy.
💯 Your advantages:
✅ Worldwide insured shipping
✅ All necessary export papers for foreign countries
✅ Fast processing
✅ Tested & cleaned devices
✅ Secure payment
✅ Animal-free and non-smoking household
📦 SECURE PACKAGING
It is very important to us that you as a customer are satisfied, and that your ordered instrument is intact and in top condition arrives at you. We attach great importance to safe packaging because you never know how the parcel delivery service will handle the parcel. For this reason, we pack every instrument in a very safe way so that everything arrives undamaged and we are both satisfied.