Electro Harmonix - Effect pedal - United States - 1977

Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress V2 – 1977 – Reticon SAD1024 – 18V analog flanger / Filter Matrix – USA – with original box

Description
Offered: an original Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress V2 from 1977, an iconic American analog flanger from the classic Electro-Harmonix era.

The Electric Mistress belongs to the most beloved and recognizable vintage modulation pedals ever made. This early V2 version is housed in the well-known large green enclosure and runs on 18 volts. It is an authentic analog effects pedal with the broad, organic and spatial sound for which the Electric Mistress is highly regarded.

With the Rate, Range and Color controls, a range of sounds are possible: from subtle, floating modulation and chorus-like textures to deep, pronounced flanger tones with the familiar “jet plane” character. The rich harmonics and musical sweep give this pedal a distinctly 1970s signature that modern digital alternatives rarely approach.

An important and distinctive feature is the Filter Matrix function. In this setting the sweep is locked, creating a static, resonant filter sound. This yields clear, metallic and almost clock-like textures, comparable to a fixed flanger, cocked-wah or static phaser. It is precisely this feature that makes the Electric Mistress much more versatile than a standard flanger.

A particularly technical detail is the presence of the Reticon SAD1024 BBD chip. This early analog bucket-brigade delay chip forms the heart of the flanger and Filter Matrix sound and is a sought-after component in early Electric Mistress models.

This unit is supplied with the original Electro-Harmonix box. The back shows the original product description, as visible in the photos. This is an important plus: many vintage Electro-Harmonix pedals have gone without packaging over the years. The combination of an Electric Mistress V2 from 1977, the Reticon SAD1024 chip and the correctly matching original box makes this a particularly attractive piece for collectors.

The V2 runs on 18V, normally via two 9V batteries or a suitable 18V supply with correct polarity. It is an original vintage version and not a modern reissue or digital alternative.

The Electric Mistress is a beloved pedal for guitar, bass, keyboards and studio use, but it is also a strong collectible for enthusiasts of early Electro-Harmonix effects, American vintage pedals and analog modulation from the 1970s.

Condition
The pedal and the original box are offered in the condition as clearly visible in the photos. Please examine all images carefully; they form an important part of the description and show the enclosure, graphics, knobs, switch, jacks, bottom, box, and any signs of use or aging.

Operation
The pedal has been tested and is functioning properly. The signal passes through correctly, the effect engages and disengages properly, the Rate, Range and Color controls respond as intended, and the Filter Matrix function works.