Budget Delays

gubble

So it's payday this week and for the first time in over a year i might actually have some cash to spend on me.

So i'm after a new delay. I'm not the biggest delay user however i think it would help my live sound. I'm currently using a Belcat Delay which is great but not massively versitile.

I'm therefore thinking of trying to bag a s/h Boss DD3 - what other options are out there up to around £60?

mike_l

You could do a load worse than a Digitech Digidelay.

Not massively different in sounds to the Boss DD-6 and pretty solidly built.

gubble

Thanks @Mike_I i'll check that out !

breadfan

Personally, I'd go with the DD-3.

It's a great sounding pedal, very reliable & there are loads of them around, so you should have no problems getting one for under your budget.

hugbot

What do you want that the belcat isn't doing? The DD3 sounds different but isn't massively different in terms of features.

gubble

I'd like a bit longer delay length and also something that i know will be 100% reliable on the board (hence the Boss).

however saying that in four years the belcat has not let me down (touch wood)

Dave_Mc

I'm guessing it's between the Boss and Digitech. The Hardwire one isn't that much more on Thomann (another £20 or so).

DesVegas

I've just ordered the Artec Analog Delay ADL2.. the reviews look promising so i'll let you know when it arrives (i have the Boss DD-7 already which is ok but the analogue setting on that is pretty weak)

jeztone2

I bought a DD3 used, they just work. Also think of all the records they've been used on?

mike_l

If you want analogue voiced delay for £not-too-much then the Visual Sound Axle Grease is good.

chrispy108

I liked the Marshall Echohead I had

jeztone2

Actually the Marshall Echohead isn't bad.

Id avoid the EHX No1 Echo. I had one and it sucked tone & volume like nothing else. Everytime I switched it on, it was like someone had wrapped the speakers in cling film 

alalalkasar

Look out for a Ibanez de-7, killer little delay but I don't think they make them anymore.

dchwhite

Zoom ms70cdr? £69 at GAK.

xSkarloey

mike_l said:

You could do a load worse than a Digitech Digidelay.

Not massively different in sounds to the Boss DD-6 and pretty solidly built.

I recommend that too. 

If I were buying again I'd push the boat out a bit more and get the Hardwire. 

Either way, really good multi-function pedals. 

joeyowen

Second hand de7 is among the best for the lower priced. Rivals some big hitters too

mike_l

Skarloey said:

mike_l said:

You could do a load worse than a Digitech Digidelay.

Not massively different in sounds to the Boss DD-6 and pretty solidly built.

I recommend that too. 

If I were buying again I'd push the boat out a bit more and get the Hardwire. 

Either way, really good multi-function pedals. 

I think @photek gigs the Hardwire regularly, so yes another good pedal to consider.

photek

As Mike said the Hardwire has done well over 100 gigs and not had a single problem with it. The looper is brilliant as well especially for home jamming.

longi

Chord DL50 is pretty good. I loved my old Digidelay and keep thining about getting another one. Lots of other great options as other have suggested.

mike_l

Both the people (monquixote and photek) who've borrowed the Axle Grease have really liked it.....

Bidley

Yeah, the Ibanez DE7 is amazing. I got mine when they could be had for about £25, they go for a bit more now though.