JHS 3 Series Delay
Often discounted to as little as £85, you simply cannot beat the sound and build quality of the JHS 3 Series Delay for anywhere near this price point. You can switch between the crystal-clear digital setting and a warm analog mode.
MXR Carbon Copy Delay
If you are looking for a dark, vintage-sounding analog delay, you cannot go wrong with the MXR Carbon Copy. It is not the most versatile delay pedal out there, but It is sure to add some beautiful ambience to your playing and thicken up your guitar solos.
Dunlop EP-103 Echoplex Delay
If you want the exact sound of a vintage and very expensive EP-3 without the hassle, there is nothing better than the Dunlop EP-103. It’s just a shame that to get the full Echoplex experience you need to also buy the £140 preamp pedal.
Best Delay Pedal to Buy in 2023
Unless you’re sure you only want warm and short delay sounds, we suggest you pick a digital delay. For the most part you will get a more versatile pedal that is easier to use. That said, there are some cool analog delay pedals out there with interesting features. At the end of the day, any delay pedal you pick up at any price point will open a whole world of new musical possibilities for you.
Seymour Duncan Vapor Trail
The Seymour Duncan Vapor Trail is an incredible analog delay pedal. It is packed with unique features, built like a tank (in the U.S.A.) and sounds better than any analog delay I’ve tried. At £140 pounds, it is very competitive with other pedals.
Boss DD-500
The Boss DD-500 is a best-in-class high-fidelity delay pedal and looper. After a bit of a learning curve, it will easily replace all your existing delay units.
TC Electronic Flashback 2
The Flashback sounds as good as any other delay on the market for a lot less money than most. You get a lot of fantastic sounds out of the box, but getting the most from the pedal will require a learning curve.
Boss DM-2W
In addition to an excellent reissue with much less noise, you get a new custom mode with more clarity and longer delays. Connecting an expression pedal further expands the capabilities of this unit.