JHS Pedals 3 Series TAPE DELAY

The JHS Pedals 3 Series Tape Delay faithfully recreates the sound and feel of early tape delays, originally invented in the late 1940s when Les Paul strung two Ampex Model 200A reel-to-reel tape machines together to create the first tape echo effect. This innovative pedal captures the warm, organic character that made tape delays legendary in the world of guitar effects.

Vintage Tape Delay Heritage:

Tape delays became the gold standard for echo effects throughout the 1950s and 60s, used by countless legendary guitarists to create everything from subtle slapback to haunting ambient textures. The unique characteristics of magnetic tape - including natural compression, harmonic saturation, and gentle high-frequency roll-off - created a musical delay that complemented rather than competed with the original signal.

Key Features:

• Authentic Tape Character: Recreates the warm, saturated tone of vintage tape delays
• Natural Compression: Built-in tape-style compression for musical repeats
• High-Frequency Roll-off: Gentle filtering that sits delays perfectly in the mix
• Harmonic Saturation: Subtle tape saturation adds warmth and character
• Time Control: Wide range of delay times from short slapback to long echoes
• Mix Control: Perfect blend between dry and delayed signal
• Repeats Control: From single echoes to self-oscillation
• True Bypass: Preserves your signal when disengaged

Musical Applications:

The Tape Delay excels in virtually every musical context where you need warm, musical echo. Perfect for rockabilly slapback, surf guitar textures, classic rock leads, country chicken picking, and ambient soundscapes. The natural compression and filtering make it ideal for both clean and overdriven tones, adding depth without muddying your sound.

The JHS 3 Series Philosophy:

As part of JHS's acclaimed 3 Series lineup, the Tape Delay represents the company's commitment to making professional-grade effects accessible to every guitarist. Each 3 Series pedal distills decades of effects knowledge into essential, easy-to-use controls that deliver maximum musical impact.

Explore more from our Guitar Pedals collection to build your perfect pedalboard setup.

Complete Your JHS 3 Series Collection:

• JHS Pedals 3 Series Oil Can Delay - Vintage oil can delay character
• JHS Pedals 3 Series Delay - Modern digital delay with extended times
• JHS Pedals 3 Series Compressor - Perfect for evening out dynamics
• JHS Pedals 3 Series Rotary Chorus - Classic rotary speaker simulation

Perfect Pedal Companions:

• JHS Pedals Packrat Stompbox - Legendary RAT distortion variations
• JHS Pedals Little Black Buffer - Maintain signal integrity in your chain
• Electro-Harmonix Slap-Back Echo - Compare different vintage delay approaches
• Electro-Harmonix PICO 360 Looper - Layer your tape delay sounds

Studio and Stage Ready:

Whether you're recording in the studio or performing live, the Tape Delay delivers consistent, professional results. Its musical character enhances both rhythm and lead playing, making it an essential tool for any guitarist seeking that classic tape delay sound without the maintenance and reliability issues of vintage units.

The JHS Pedals 3 Series Tape Delay brings the legendary sound of Les Paul's original tape delay experiments to modern pedalboards, recreating the warm, organic character that made tape delays the choice of countless guitar legends.