What delay do should I get?

bassgod76 · #1 09-27-2011, 08:11 AM

I landed a gig in a KISS tribute band. I need a delay for the "bass solo".
This is the effect I'm going for.
Kiss New Jersey 1996 - Gene Simmons Bass Solo - YouTube

I have a Sansamp Bassdriver for the overdriven part. I just need a delay.

This is my board. Lots of room!

I was thinking about the MXR carbon copy. I was just wondering if there are any other delays I should look at. I really don't want to spend over $120, and would prefer to buy a used one.

Any ides?

caeman · #2 09-27-2011, 08:49 AM

I am a big fan of the Malekko Ekko 616. You can usually find them used for $110 to $120.

Are you going to dress the part?

bassgod76 · #3 09-27-2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by caeman

I am a big fan of the Malekko Ekko 616. You can usually find them used for $110 to $120.

Are you going to dress the part?

Thanks,
I will check it out.

Dress the part? Does a bear Sh%t in the woods?

My boots

Besides, I would look like a tool spitting up blood with an axe bass without costume and makeup.

caeman · #4 09-27-2011, 09:02 AM

We are so going to need pics and vids.

DasClyde · #5 09-27-2011, 09:03 AM

I cannot advise on the pedal but I need pics of costume and pics of the bass!

Well, maybe. The Digitech bp200 gets some cool delay stuff with it's expression pedal. Set feedback to the expression and make a really ambient loop. Anyway, I'm not sure that's what you want so, carry on.

bassgod76 · #6 09-27-2011, 09:04 AM

I know a lot of folks here hate Mr. Simmons, but this gig is a fun one. Then again, I love costumes and such.

bassgod76 · #7 09-27-2011, 09:06 AM

The bass. I would never buy this, but the part requires it.

The bass after proper pickups installed.

crapusername · #8 09-27-2011, 09:22 AM

from the vid link the CC should do it well, but you'll probably need to get someone to play with the delay time whilst you are doing the solo.
Another option might be the ehx memory toy or the marshall echohead. you might be able to manipulate the d time with a tap tempo switch

bassgod76 · #9 09-27-2011, 09:30 AM

"Whilst" I forgot that word. Man I miss living in the UK.

bassgod76 · #10 09-27-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by crapusername

from the vid link the CC should do it well, but you'll probably need to get someone to play with the delay time whilst you are doing the solo.
Another option might be the ehx memory toy or the marshall echohead. you might be able to manipulate the d time with a tap tempo switch

I will look into that EHX more. Seems like a less epensive option

sillyfabe · #11 09-27-2011, 09:48 AM

I'm not a big KISS fan but what you are about to do good sir is BADASS! (a nice analog delay with tap tempo delay control with your OD will work just fine!)

DasClyde · #12 09-27-2011, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crapusername

from the vid link the CC should do it well, but you'll probably need to get someone to play with the delay time whilst you are doing the solo.
Another option might be the ehx memory toy or the marshall echohead. you might be able to manipulate the d time with a tap tempo switch

I didn't watch the video because I'm at work but if the delay needs to be manipulated during the solo maybe the bp 200 would be good. The expression pedal can be set to control delay time as well. I'm sure there are also other delays that work with expression pedals, too.

bassgod76 · #13 09-27-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DasClyde

I didn't watch the video because I'm at work but if the delay needs to be manipulated during the solo maybe the bp 200 would be good. The expression pedal can be set to control delay time as well. I'm sure there are also other delays that work with expression pedals, too.

Manipulating the delay isn't super important. If it's set to one tempo, I'd be fine. The only rub is that someone would have to turn off the effect when I'm spitting blood all over. I was looking at the MXR, but that's a lot of bread for a 30-40 second bass solo.

bassgod76 · #14 09-27-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sillyfabe

I'm not a big KISS fan but what you are about to do good sir is BADASS! (a nice analog delay with tap tempo delay control with your OD will work just fine!)

Thanks,
I've dressed as Gene before and had a ton of attention (which I love). This gig should be fun.

SoonerMatt · #15 09-27-2011, 10:17 AM

How about a Subdecay Echobox? I hear there's a very clean one for sale in the classifieds

bassgod76 · #16 09-27-2011, 10:28 AM

The delay knob on that EHX memory toy is so perfect. God, if I could get a buddy to manipulate it while I do the blood thing, it would be tits.

bassgod76 · #17 09-27-2011, 10:38 AM

The Malekko 616 is also a great one, but pricey

Kwesi · #18 09-27-2011, 01:06 PM

See if you can find a Line 6 Echo Park. I got mine for $70 and I can't think of any other delay pedal I'd rather own other than the TC Electronic RPT-1 which is a good bit more pricey. I don't know if it's true bypass but both bypassed and engaged it's VERY clean unless you add some color to the sound with the modulation knob.

Kwin Smith · #19 09-27-2011, 01:14 PM

I love my Carbon Copy.

Have a blast with the gig. Looks like fun. I'd do it.

Just did a search, and it looks like you can find a used CC in the $100 range.

refuge4 · #20 09-27-2011, 01:16 PM

The best digital delay, IMO, is the line 6 dl4. It's got a ton of options, including 15 different delays, three presets, tap tempo, and a looper. There are several on craigslist and ebay for around $150. I know its a little more than your budget but I think any pedal is expensive if you're only going to use it for one song. EHX also makes the deluxe memory boy. Analog with a tap tempo. Seen them used from $110 to $135. All that being said, it's up to you. Just my two cents.