DetroitBlues Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 Since my Boss DD3 took a nose dive, I'm in the market for another delay. Not sure if I should go the Boss route again. So I'm looking for some advice. Analog or Digital? My delay time should be no more than 500ms, as I'm only using it for a thicker lead tone type sound, slightly more than just a simple slapback. So what's out there, new or used for $100 or less I should be looking at and why?
Bonefish Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 I love the versatility of the Dd-6 which can be had used for ~$100 (I'd sell mine for $100 + shipping simply because I don't need it and the Nova Delay). However, if you're looking for analog the Memory boy or toy could be a good fit.
tulk1 Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 Det, I use a Danelectro D8. Don't let the low price fool you. Another delay I like a lot is the Guyatone Micro Delay MD-3. Both worth checking out.
RhoadsScholar Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 I was in guitar center and they were selling a pretty nice digital delay new for 55.00 (the name slips my mind, but I'll reply back when I drop by). Was tempted.
schundog Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 I've got the Delta Labs Digitsl Delay from GC. I'll bet thats what RS is referring to. I like it.
Wolfi Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 I would go for the MXR Carbon Copy. It's analog and offers 600ms and it sounds warm and natural.
Guest HRB853370 Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 Maybe I should get a DD. I seem to be in the minority here.
Trouble Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 I would go for the MXR Carbon Copy. It's analog and offers 600ms and it sounds warm and natural. This will probably be my next delay, they sound great and are priced right.
big bob Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 Det, I use a Danelectro D8. Don't let the low price fool you. Another delay I like a lot is the Guyatone Micro Delay MD-3. Both worth checking out. Det, I use a Danelectro D8. Don't let the low price fool you. Another delay I like a lot is the Guyatone Micro Delay MD-3. Both worth checking out. My Dan-echo died at band practice yesterday. I have a show on saturday, I'll probably just do w/o! I did really like the Dan-echo .
tsp17 Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 I would go for the MXR Carbon Copy. It's analog and offers 600ms and it sounds warm and natural. I have it and like it. I agree. Natural and warm.
koula901 Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 I would go for the MXR Carbon Copy. It's analog and offers 600ms and it sounds warm and natural. X2 - nice sounding delay
DetroitBlues Posted March 6, 2012 Author Posted March 6, 2012 I've got the Delta Labs Digitsl Delay from GC. I'll bet thats what RS is referring to. I like it. I had one of those, but I felt for a digital delay, the delay time could of been much longer. I believe its only 300ms. Need closer to 500ms.
DetroitBlues Posted March 6, 2012 Author Posted March 6, 2012 X2 - nice sounding delay I've seen a couple for under $100 in used gear on Guitar Center's website...
RhoadsScholar Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 THe delta labs is the one (as mentioned above). I tried it out in the Southfield store (not sure if this is close to you DetroitBlues), but they have it in a large pedal rig where you can compare it to many others. THey are $48.00 on clearance. I thought it sounded pretty good compared to the others.
DetroitBlues Posted March 7, 2012 Author Posted March 7, 2012 There is no doubt the Deltalabs sounds good. I'm not sure if anyone knows this, but Delta Labs is a in-house brand for Guitar Center/Musician's Friend. The original Delta Labs pedals were exact clones of other pedals. Their Tube Overdrive was an exact clone of a Ibanez Tube Screamer. I believe their digital delay design is based upon a Boss DD2 or some other early delay pedal.
koula901 Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 are the delta labs pedals cheaper than the originals they are based on?
DetroitBlues Posted March 7, 2012 Author Posted March 7, 2012 are the delta labs pedals cheaper than the originals they are based on? When I bought one, it was $55 new. DD2's are really expensive, couple hundred on the used "vintage" market I believe. DD3 can be found used for $60 on up, new they are $140. Only thing is the design of the DD3 changed about five years ago. The older one was an update of the DD2, both of which were modifiable by Keeley and other companies which makes them much more desirable. The new DD3's are not because they are micro printed circuit instead of normal components.
DetroitBlues Posted March 7, 2012 Author Posted March 7, 2012 My delay search is (at least temporally) over. I checked one of the three Guitar Centers around me and found an Electro-Harmonix Memory Toy for $65. Picked up an OEM Epiphone ES335 case for $80. That was a steal too, thanks to Sweetwater have a guitar case sale and Guitar Center with their Guaranteed Lowest Price (GLP) price matching. I made out quite well today....At least I hope...
Bonefish Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 My delay search is (at least temporally) over. I checked one of the three Guitar Centers around me and found an Electro-Harmonix Memory Toy for $65. Picked up an OEM Epiphone ES335 case for $80. That was a steal too, thanks to Sweetwater have a guitar case sale and Guitar Center with their Guaranteed Lowest Price (GLP) price matching. I made out quite well today....At least I hope... Seems like someone thought the memory toy would be a good fit, just can't remember who ...
DetroitBlues Posted March 7, 2012 Author Posted March 7, 2012 Seems like someone thought the memory toy would be a good fit, just can't remember who ... Yep, you're right... I really should thank that guy for that...
Bonefish Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Yep, you're right... I really should thank that guy for that... Apparently no thanks is needed as he doesn't have the decency to refrain from patting himself on the back.
big bob Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Not over yet.. I'm just starting.. I have found several MXR's for around 110.00 I'm also looking at a wampler analog delay. and an EH deluxe memory man. any other suggestions will be met with open arms.
DetroitBlues Posted March 8, 2012 Author Posted March 8, 2012 Apparently no thanks is needed as he doesn't have the decency to refrain from patting himself on the back. I was thanking you....
DetroitBlues Posted March 8, 2012 Author Posted March 8, 2012 Not over yet.. I'm just starting.. I have found several MXR's for around 110.00 I'm also looking at a wampler analog delay. and an EH deluxe memory man. any other suggestions will be met with open arms. Keeley Mod DD3?
Bonefish Posted March 9, 2012 Posted March 9, 2012 I was thanking you.... Thanks for the appreciation! Appreciated though certainly not necessary. I was just having some fun at my own expense and the lack of subtlety demonstrated as I was fishing for a compliment.
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