The Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay is an Alexander Pedals delay pedal, currently around $199.99. Close alternatives include the Pigtronix Echolution and the Alexander Pedals Rewind Programmable Echo. It pairs well with the PRS HX 50 Head and the PRS HX 100 Head.
Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay
Alexander Pedals · pedal
The Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 3 is a six-mode tap-tempo delay in the NEO Series with an analog dry-through path, MIDI, 4 onboard presets expandable to 16 via MIDI, and an Autotrails timer. Six modes: Mag (warm tape echo with smooth repeat softening), BBD (analog bucket-brigade murky repeats), Dig (24-bit clean digital clarity), LoFi (degraded tape with wow, flutter, and light distortion), 4HD (four virtual tape heads for multi-tap rhythmic delays), and FLT (12-bit rack delay with resonant filter and detune for 1980s new-wave textures). Tap tempo with three selectable subdivisions. No stereo output.
What stands out
“Six modes: Mag (warm tape echo with smooth repeat softening), BBD (analog bucket-brigade murky repeats), Dig (24-bit clean digital clarity), LoFi (degraded tape with wow, flutter, and light distortion), 4HD (four virtual tape heads for mult…”
— from the listing
“Full MIDI with 16 presets and tap tempo make it gigging practical”
— from the community notes
“12-bit rack delay with resonant filter and detune for 1980s new-wave textures”
— from the listing
“3 is a six-mode tap-tempo delay in the neo series with an analog dry-through path”
— from the listing
“Six genuinely distinct delay mode personalities covering the full spectrum from session-neutral to character-forward — Mag and BBD handle classic rock and country trailing delays, Dig provides transparent modern clarity, LoFi delivers degra…”
— from the community notes
- multi tap
- delay
- midi
- resonant
- dry
- clarity
- distortion
- new wave
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Country
- Ambient
- New Wave
- Electronic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay
PRS HX 50 Head
PRS
19% matchPRS HX 50 Head leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
PRS HX 100 Head
PRS
18% matchWhat PRS HX 100 Head brings here leans toward high headroom — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module goes in front of Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay in the chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt in front of Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Egnater Tweaker 88 Head in front of Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay
Bogner Snorkler 50
Bogner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Bogner Snorkler 50 in front of Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Ceriatone 2202H goes in front of Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay in the chain
Blackstar HT Club 50 MKII
Blackstar
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Blackstar HT Club 50 MKII in front of Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay
Pedals that stack with the Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
17% matchAshdown Geezer Butler Signature's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Origin Effects DCX Boost
Origin Effects
17% matchWhat Origin Effects DCX Boost brings here leans toward low gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter V3
EarthQuaker Devices
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter V3 after Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay
Comes earlier in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter
EarthQuaker Devices
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter after Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 goes in front of Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay in the chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Warm Audio Jet Phaser in front of Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay: modulation lands before the repeats, so the echoes stay defined
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Donner Big Mouth Distortion goes in front of Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay in the chain
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just
Demon Fx
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just goes in front of Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay in the chain
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay?+
The closest matches in character are the Pigtronix Echolution, the Alexander Pedals Rewind Programmable Echo, the Pigtronix Echolution 3. Budget picks: Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2, Mad Professor Deep Blue Delay, JHS 3 Series Delay. Boutique upgrades: Eventide Rose Modulated Digital Delay, Strymon El Capistan, Pigtronix PHI Echolution Delay.
What pairs well with the Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS HX 50 Head, PRS HX 100 Head, Synergy SL2 Module — PRS HX 50 Head leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Alexander Pedals NEO Series History Lesson V3 Delay cost?+
Around $199.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).