Delay recommendations?

Dale Dorsey · Post by **Dale Dorsey** » 24 Jul 2004 6:41 pm

Opinions about the best delay/verb unit for steel without breaking the bank? My most important thought is not giving up the least amount of tone possible. Mr Dixon, where are you?

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 25 Jul 2004 7:08 am

Dale,
I'm not Mr. Dixon (don't know enough to be!)but the RV3 stomp box sounds like your answer.
Regards,
Roger

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 25 Jul 2004 6:48 pm

Roger is right.
The RV3 is a proven piece of equipment and inexpensive, should be able to get one for less than $100 easily. I don't understand why amp manufacturers haven't cut a deal with Boss and incorperated the RV3 in amps, especially Steel Amps. Would be a lot better than Spring reverbs.

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Larry Hamilton · Post by **Larry Hamilton** » 25 Jul 2004 6:57 pm

Dale, I'm not Carl Dixon either, but I use a Dan Electro brand Danecho for about a $100-$125. Very adustable, from a softer delay to a harsh delay, from a simple "slap" to alomost infinity. I used a Boss DD2 and DD3 but I find this is more versitle. My opinion only. If your local music store carries them try one out. Beware of the cheapie Dan echo. Get the bigger unit if you decide to go the DanEcho route, much better unit.

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Larry Hamilton · Post by **Larry Hamilton** » 25 Jul 2004 7:00 pm

Dale, I missed that you wanted a combo unit, sorry about that. The Dan Echo is still a super delay unit.

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Keep pickin', Larry

Scott Appleton · Post by **Scott Appleton** » 25 Jul 2004 8:18 pm

lexicon my friend one of the 500 series muti effect units. they run about 600 $ and do lots of effects at once.

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John Daugherty · Post by **John Daugherty** » 26 Jul 2004 5:31 am

I recently ran a similar thread here. After hearing comments, I puchased a new Lexicon MPX 110. It is the best effects unit I have owned. One thing the specs can't convey to you is: how much noise will I hear when I connect this thing to my equipment?
The MPX 110 is virtually noise free when connected to the input of my NV400. It was easy for me to learn how to use (rotary switches). The clincher is: it sells for $199.95........... JD

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 26 Jul 2004 7:08 am

If you look on E-Bay, you might find a Lexicon MPX-100(trhe110's predecessor)for a hundred bucks or so. GREAT unit, if you want to go the rack route, otherwise, find an RV-3. one pedal, fits in your seat, quiet---so BOSS stops makin' 'em! Ain't it always that way???

Ray Minich · Post by **Ray Minich** » 26 Jul 2004 8:54 am

Carl, where are you....?

Dale Dorsey · Post by **Dale Dorsey** » 26 Jul 2004 7:10 pm

Thks for all the input. Sounds like I should try all of them, if ever possible. I did notice a thread where Carl recommended a DD5 & B.E. liked the DD3? for the delay but not the reverb. I've had the MPX 100 and didn't want a rack unit this time. I think I'll take a trip to the music store and try a few things out first, then probably will wind up buying from the Forum (1st choice) or Ebay if necessary. Thks again.

David Higginbotham · Post by **David Higginbotham** » 26 Jul 2004 7:29 pm

For size and cost, my first choice is the Rocktron short timer. Mono operation only! $60 new including shipping thru samedaymusic.com. I currently use this one.

Stereo if you are running 2 amps, I have used both the Boss dd-3 and dd-5 with good results, but more expense. I prefer the sound of the Rocktron! Just my 2 cents worth.
Dave

KENNY KRUPNICK · Post by **KENNY KRUPNICK** » 26 Jul 2004 9:58 pm

BOSS RV-3.

David Nugent · Post by **David Nugent** » 27 Jul 2004 3:37 am

John Floyd raised an interesting question. Most steel players use some degree of delay with their amp, why hasn't any manufacturer seen fit to incorporate a quality delay unit into the amp itself? The players who did not want this feature could dial it out or opt for a different amp entirely. The only builder who even addressed this subject was Peavey with the Nashville 2000, and that was by adding an entire effects unit.