RPA California II Treble Booster

The AIWA TP-1011 is a reel-to-reel tape recorder designed to deliver echo effects, notably adopted by Ritchie Blackmore for live performances during the "Burn" tour in 1973. This unit provides a 1/3 second echo repeat, complementing Blackmore's rhythmic playing style. Musically, the AIWA TP-1011 enhances sound with its echo, allowing for dynamic and atmospheric tones. Blackmore also utilized its integrated microphone pre-amp as a booster, eliminating the need for his previously favored Hornby-Skewes treble boosters. This pedal’s unique treble boost function is achieved through modifications in Blackmore's Marshall Major amp, offering a tailored high-end response for his signature sound.