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John Moss

 

From:
Childress, Texas-USA
Post  Posted 26 Feb 2000 6:04 pm    
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I am in need of a new delay and just wanted some input on the newest ones out.I would like to have a good one without spending a kings ransom.
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Dan Tyack

 

From:
Olympia, WA USA
Post  Posted 26 Feb 2000 8:51 pm    
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I'm partial to 400ms.

Seriously, the Lexicon MPX-100 is an awesome digital reverb/echo unit and it is very inexpensive. Even cheaper is the Danelectro echo, which sounds just like an echoplex.

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Richard Sinkler


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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
Post  Posted 26 Feb 2000 9:38 pm    
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I think her name is......

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Steve Feldman


From:
Central MA USA
Post  Posted 27 Feb 2000 11:08 am    
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Without spending a kinds ransom, I'd recommend a Boss DD-3. New ~$150 (?) but plenty on the used market also for probably <$100. It works great, IMO.
SF
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C Dixon

 

From:
Duluth, GA USA
Post  Posted 27 Feb 2000 12:31 pm    
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I go along with Steve on this one. I think the DD-3 is great.

Go with God,

carl
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Mark Herrick


From:
Bakersfield, CA
Post  Posted 27 Feb 2000 2:36 pm    
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I've noticed on this post and others that many people like the DD-3 delay pedal. What about the DD-5? Is it much different? In what ways?
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Mike Bagwell

 

From:
Greenville, SC, USA
Post  Posted 27 Feb 2000 5:05 pm    
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John,

The DD5 has a optional tap feature. Its very helpful for quickly adjusting the tepmo of the repeats to match the tempo of the song.

Mike
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Bill Leff


From:
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Post  Posted 28 Feb 2000 11:30 am    
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Check out the Line6 DL4.

I've owned the Boss RV-3, Lexicon MPX100,
and others. The DL4 is by far the coolest
delay out there, if you're after more than
digital delay. The DL4 offers excellent
simulations of Echoplexs, Roland Space
Echo, BOSS analog delay, Electro Harmonix
etc and to top it off it does looping and
backwards delays (takes your input and
plays it backwards - if you've heard the
guitar solo on the Beatles "Strawberry
Fields Forever" you'll know what I'm referring to).

If this sounds interesting, I suggest downloading the manual from www.line6.com for complete information.

The price is around $249. Make sure to buy the optional power supply.

-Bill
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John Moss

 

From:
Childress, Texas-USA
Post  Posted 28 Feb 2000 5:14 pm    
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Thanks guys for all the input . It gives me some good ones to choose from. The line6 sounds very interesting. I know it models analog delays. Has anyone out there used the analog delays? I here they are really warm sounding.I wish I had a music store close so I could compare some of the models yall have mentioned. Ill check back in later. Remember boys I am counting on you to steer me right.
Adios
John Moss
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Steve Hinson

 

From:
Hendersonville Tn USA
Post  Posted 28 Feb 2000 9:21 pm    
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I recommend the Line 6...it has a lot of bang for the buck.
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Bill Leff


From:
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Post  Posted 29 Feb 2000 9:47 am    
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Ditto on the Line6 DL4. The delays sound great, and there are three presets you can program (wish there were more!). Very well
built (heavy), true bypass (pedal doesn't color the sound when off like most do). I bought mine from 8th Street Music (mailorder) for a little less than you can buy one at Musician's Friend, but the later has a 45-day trial period, full money-back if not satisfied, so that's something to consider.

For more opinions, check www.harmonycentral.com under the "Effects" section for the various devices you might be considering.

Good luck

-Bill
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Bill cole

 

From:
Cheektowaga, New York, USA
Post  Posted 29 Feb 2000 10:49 am    
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are you sure they made a good one after the Echo-Plex if so they must be hard to find
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Bill Stafford


From:
Gulfport,Ms. USA
Post  Posted 1 Mar 2000 12:59 am    
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I have used just about every type of delay and sold most of them in my music store. Personally, I like the recently re-issued model by Ibanez. Model AD99 Analog Delay. To me, it is not harsh and crisp as the digital units. Works for me. Just goes to show you that is why there are so many "brands" of automobiles and just about everything else.
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Chris Lang

 

Post  Posted 1 Mar 2000 2:42 pm    
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Well, guess what.....Now, we have the Lexicon MPX-500......Supposed to do all sorts of things!!(except make us better players!)...Just like computers, always something "newer or better"...When will it end?....Once again,..good hand tech. and foot coordination, will make your signature "TONE".....Stop looking for an "effect" and start using your skills....IMHO.....
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