JHS Pedals - 3 Series Tape Delay

The JHS Pedals 3 Series Tape Delay captures the spirit of the tape machines that have shaped the sound of generations of guitarists. It enriches your playing with echoes that can remain discreetly in the background or become a key element of your performance. From ethereal chords to solos punctuated by trailing echoes, you can explore a rich palette of retro textures.

The Mix control adjusts the balance between your direct signal and the effect, whilst Tape Speed sets the echo duration from 15 to 950 ms. With the ‘Repeats’ control, choose between a single echo and a series of echoes that extend your musical phrases. The ‘Flutter’ switch adds a subtle, irregular modulation, inspired by the mechanical variations of vintage tape machines, to create a more lively and imperfect sound.

Manufactured by JHS Pedals in Kansas City, Missouri, this pedal from the 3 Series range features user-friendly controls and a well-crafted design. It is equally suited to adding depth to a clean tone or enriching distorted parts with echoes that have a distinct character. It requires a 9 V DC power supply with a negative centre, drawing 65 mA, and this voltage must not be exceeded.