Best Options for Affordable Delay

I thought this would be a good place to pose this question since I know that we have a lot of pedal-heads here. I am looking for a basic delay that I can use for slap back and medium length delays. I don't plan on using it a ton, but I do have a few tunes that require that spaced out steel guitar type of sound. It seems like all of the delay pedals out there are very expensive, and to be honest, I can't see myself spending $2-300 on something that I am just going to use here and there. Are there any decent options out there for around $100?

My joyo digital delay has been doing me fine. Goes for around $50-60 bucks, the repeats are fairly warm and the build quality seems decent. Check 'em out. Joyo has gained a pretty good reputation here.

For versatility and a lot more features (toneprint, strum-tempo) you should check out the TC Flashback which goes for $170 or so on ebay.

Jet city anolog delay.. $79.00

Boss DD-3. Tried and true. Good sound, versatile, etc.




Check out the Used Gear section at Guitarcenter.com. I'm sure you could find a used one for under $100

I'm liking my Behringer VD400 Vintage Delay--an all-analog clone of the old BOSS DM-3. The Behringer stuff is housed in plastic cases, but their clones of classic pedals from the past get some love here and elsewhere (plus a fair bit of scorn). For $24 I'm delighted with mine and it's been plenty sturdy enough.

Another of the Behringer pedals is a clone of the Line6 Echo Park. They also clone the BOSS DD-3 and DD-5. All for pretty cheap. Here's a guide to the Behringer pedals (http://thetoneking.com/wp/behringer-stomp-box-cross-comparison-chart/).

From MF you can get the Rogue Analog Delay pretty cheaply (occasionally it's the Stupid Deal of the Day for $30). I have both and prefer the Behringer (warmer repeats).

+1 on the Boss DD-3 (or a used DD-5, DD-6, or DD-7). You can also pick up a Dunlop carbon copy for around $100 used.

I'd vote for the Rogue Analog Delay regularly $49.99...

or the Dano FAB 600ms delay for $24.99...both at MF

Thanks everyone for all of the great responses. I hadn't thought to search through GC's used section, that is a great idea. Especially for Boss pedals since there is pretty much nothing that can go wrong with them!

As a side note, does anyone here have any experience with the old purple Danelectro Dan Echo? It seems like I used to see them pretty often...

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-147454.html

I use this one, and it nails the slap-back delay if you ask me. Shipped to your door for $35. It does not seem to be as durable as say a Boss stomper, but I haven't had any reliability issues at gigs. I don't ever use it (or anything) for longer delays.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rogue-Analog-Delay-Guitar-Effects-Pedal-/140768307639?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item20c671e9b7

I really try to dislike my Digitech Digi-Delay but I keep going back to it. I've put other things on my board but always seem to go back. I consistently pick it over the other options I have (including the Rogue "Analog Delay" and Joyo Analog Delay that are mentioned here).

It really comes down to what you want out of a delay and how much you want to spend. I bought my Digi-Delay used but it is $100 new. If I had to replace the Digi-Delay, I would probably buy the Hardwire Delay/Looper DL-8 but it runs $150 new.

EHX Memory Toy/Memory Boy. Or if you like Digital #1 Echo. Used regularly go under $100

Boss DD-3. Tried and true. Good sound, versatile, etc.




Check out the Used Gear section at Guitarcenter.com. I'm sure you could find a used one for under $100

Going on 12 years with my DD-3 - many, many gigs!

There are cheaper out there but IMO this is a $100 expense you won't regret- rock solid performance, build, and reliability

Another vote for the DD-3, I use it for exactly the same purpose and it works great!

+1 on the Boss DD-3 (or a used DD-5, DD-6, or DD-7). You can also pick up a Dunlop carbon copy for around $100 used.

Another + 1 on this, save I'd not consider the DD5 onwards- MIJ DD2 or DD3 is where it is at.

Carbon Copy superb too.

A TRex Replica is great and may just fit into your budget.

If you want to go really cheap, take a look at the Dano PB&J. Great little pedal!

MF has the Rogue Analog Delay for $29.99 today. Not great but can't beat the price.

+1 for the dano

C-MODS Deeelay.

the boss DD-3 is a good pedal but i hate how sterile & dry it sounds for slapback

Take a look at the Hardwire DL8. It has several types of delay and is a looper as well. I bought mine for $100 used.

used Malekko 616 if you can find one. really a musical-sounding delay. hours of fun in a small box.

the boss DD-3 is a good pedal but i hate how sterile & dry it sounds for slapback

Never would think of my sound with the DD-3 as sounding like this-I play Fender amps w/ Reverb a little mild OD to warm things up with the delay. and I use it specifically for rockabilly, classic country and '50's Elvis songs-I think I get a very warm sound with it & everything just pops with it!

DD-3 rules.

For a bit extra, the AquaPuss is perfect for slapback

Visual Sound Axle Grease. Absolutely gorgeous analog sound for not a lot of green.

The original Tech 21 Boost Delay is pretty awesome. Might be worth checking out used.

PJ

I use the Marshall Echohead, the tape delay setting adds a bit of warble to the repeats that makes things interesting, and it also does a great slapback echo.

The Artec SE-ADL is also good for slapback, if you prefer a brighter (but not digital sounding) type of repeat (personally, for slapback I sometimes find the repeats on "real" analog delays too dark/muddy, I do like to hear a crisp repeated note, not a muddy one that kind of merges with the original note...)

no love for Ibanez DE-7?

DD-3.(Or 5 and7 )

TC Electronics Flashback for $119 shipped.

It will do everything all the other pedals mentioned do plus more.

Oh - and it's got a basic looper.

+1 on TC stuff:

TC Nova Delay ND-1 used or any TC delay's are great. TC Nova Repeater is also very good gen around $99 . TC Flashback is good.

Thanks everyone for the input. I have plenty of research to do!

Lot's of good suggestion but based on what you're looking for I'll give you another inexpensive enough to buy another pedal or two for the $100.

I use one for exactly what you describe your needs to be. I think this says it all. This exactly what you get for your money. Don't let the plastic housing worry you. It's a lot sturdier than you might imagine.

Simple but effective Delay, Time, and Repeat controls make it easy to find the sound you seek.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/danelectro-d-8-fab-delay-guitar-effects-pedal

I use the Rogue Analog Delay and it does everything I ask it to do at a darn fair price.

TwangJeff - I regularly use a Dan Echo and love it. A bunch of options and a great sound.

If you can pick one up used in your budget, take a look at the EHX Deluxe Memory Boy - I love mine, great analog sound and tap tempo, plus tons of other features. I think it sounds great and is pretty flexible.

Also have the Joyo Digital Delay on my board, which is a cool pedal in its on right and not to be sniffed at for the price, a great buy!

I never really understood when people refer to a pedal as organic. That is, until I purchased in aqua puss and a carbon copy. The aqua puss had what I consider digital artifacts. The carbon copy had a more natural "analog" sound to it. I've heard it described as dark too, but I don't hear that. Granted, I only use it for a little echo when playing country, but it works perfectly!

Carbon copy has the mojo.

You can also pick up a Dunlop carbon copy for around $100 used.

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