Catalinbread Bicycle vs JHS 3 Series Glitch Delay

The Catalinbread Bicycle and the JHS 3 Series Glitch Delay are both pedals sharing ambient, tight. The JHS 3 Series Glitch Delay leans modulated and slapback. Current prices: $156.99 vs $99.

Similarity
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60% moderately similar

Shared genres
citedGenres both listings are associated with.
  • Experimental
  • Ambient
  • Shoegaze
  • Post-Rock
Shared tone character
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  • ambient
  • tight
Citation fame
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Price

$156.99via Reverb

$99via Reverb

Description

The Catalinbread Bicycle is a creative delay pedal capable of far more than standard repeats, using its Reflect, Radiance, Mood, Lucidity and Expanse controls to move from clean, positive echoes to downward spiraling pitch shifted and disharmonic repeats. The interaction of these controls lets players sculpt everything from conventional delay to warped, modulated and pitch bending soundscapes, embracing unpredictability and ambient texture. It suits experimental, ambient, post rock and shoegaze players who want a delay that can drift, detune and decay in unusual ways rather than simply echo. Compact and expressive, it rewards exploration and is built around evolving, atmospheric repeats rather than precise control.

The JHS 3 Series Glitch Delay is an experimental delay pedal from JHS Pedals' budget-friendly 3 Series line, priced at $99. Controls include Glitch (adjusts glitch probability from 0 to 50%), Time (20ms to 980ms), and Repeats (which introduces modulation as it increases), plus a Mix toggle that sets delay level at either a subtle 35% or a more present 80%. Inspired by the ambient delay work of Bill Frisell and the Line 6 DL4. True bypass.

Tonal lean
  • modulated
  • slapback
Good for
citedOccasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.
  • Live
  • Studio
  • Live
  • Studio

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