Maxon AD80 Analog Delay Reissue

Very simple analog delay pedal. 3 knobs (repeat, speed, and balance), 2 outputs (dry, effect), 1 input and on/off switch w/LED. Comes with manual that gives examples but isn't hard to figure out. Runs on one 9V battery or AC adaptor.

Great sounding delay! There is no noise at all. My Way Huge Aqua Puss has a high pitched whine when I slow down the speed of delay, but the Maxon is dead quiet. Best sounding analog delay I've played. Maxon calibrated the U.S. pedals to slightly feedback at maximum repeat setting which I find very cool. Just enough to give that Jimi sci-fi sound. The dual outputs work great. I hooked up two amps and one amp plays dry and the other the delayed signal. Very, very NICE! And the to it off, the delayed signal is very clean. Highly recommended if you're looking for an analog delay.

Maxon pedals seem very reliable. I don't use a backup. These are exact dups of the ones made in the 70's for Ibanez and I see those things being played all the time. If that's any indication, they should last a long time.

I spoke to someone and Godlyke, Maxon's distributor in the U.S., and he talked to me for an hour about Maxon pedals and their company. If I had a problem, I don't think it would be a hassle to het it resolved.

I've been playing for around 8 years and this is the best analog delay I've played. If you're in the market for an analog pedal, you should try this one out. But get one soon because the Panasonic "Bucket Brigade" chip isn't being made anymore. Without this chip there is no analog delay pedals and this thing will be selling for three times its original price. If stolen I would definately buy it again... if I can find one.

Simple to use. Classic analog delay. One in, two outs, stereo if desired. Manual simple if needed. Apparently the ones in at gaspedal.com, where I got it, are direct from Japan and exact dupes of the old Ibanez delay by the people who originally made them.

Excellent sound. Not as much repeat as I'd like, but I have other delay pedals for that. It's a nice, warm tone that it has. I'm addicted to delay pedals, though, and since I play guitar in a dub/reggae band, I can justify this addiction pretty easily. I suppose.

Great sound. The switch is clean, as well. No click. No nothing.

Seems solid. I believe in redundancy when it comes to gigging.

Don't know.

The guy at gaspedal.com was super helpful and I wouldn't hesitate to buy other effects from that web site. They have a great collection of used pedals, as well.

Great pedal.

If you are a person that basically knows how delay pedals (in general) work, then this pedal will be a breeze to tweak. If not, it may take a little while but it's no biggie.

The AD80 has three knobs: Delay Time, Repeat, and Blend (effect level). It has two outputs: effect and dry. This gives a good stereo image. There is a little manual that comes with the pedal that could prove to be helpful for any analog delay newcomers. Otherwise, it's unnecessary.

The AD80 has a very distinct personality. It sounds big and full without the harshness of some digital delays and even some other analog delays. I can get sounds ranging from rockabilly slapback echo to early Van Halen to U2 delays, etc. Makes things like the Dan Echo look like a joke.

There appears to be a very slight volume drop (for the effect output) when the pedal is engaged. However, it is very minimal and just a little boost to that amp's volume will take care of it with no problem.

It's basically housed in a MXR-style box that should stand the test of time. The knobs/pots and jacks are all tight and are of good quality. The switch is a smooth operator too.

Never dealt with anyone regarding the pedal.

I play a lot of original material as well as classic rock covers and I find this pedal to be a valuable asset. Yes I would buy it again too if it was necessary.

I love its warm analog tone and the fact that it has "stereo" outs.