Charlie Watkins

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WEM Dominator

How the Watkins Dominator Pointed the Way Forward to Marshall’s Famed 18-Watters

By Dave Hunter published

Also known for the Copicat tape delay, the esteemed British amp builder Watkins aka WEM was a guitar gear pioneer

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Watkins Copicat

Here's How the Watkins Copicat Tape Delay Helped Define the Sound of an Era

By Dave Hunter published

Adopted by Hank Marvin and the Shadows this classic echo unit was the first – and some still contend, best – of its kind.

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