The Boss DD-3T is a Boss delay pedal, currently around $134.42. Close alternatives include the Crazy Tube Circuits Ti:me and the Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay. It pairs well with the PRS MT100 and the Synergy SL2 Module.

Boss DD-3T

Boss · pedal

The Boss DD-3T is an updated version of the DD-3 Digital Delay adding tap tempo capability while fully retaining the original sound and control layout. Features three delay time ranges covering 12.5ms to 800ms. Tap tempo is accessible via the onboard switch or an external footswitch, with a Mode knob selecting three tap subdivisions: quarter-note triplet, dotted-eighth note, or quarter note. A direct output jack moved beside the main output enables wet/dry amp setups. Includes a short loop function equivalent to the DD-3 Hold feature. Buffered bypass.

What stands out

  • “dry amp setups”

    — from the listing

  • “The DD-3T delivers the same crisp, clear digital delay tone that made the DD-3 a studio and stage staple, now with tap tempo for live sync applications”

    — from the community notes

  • “Tap tempo is accessible via the onboard switch or an external footswitch, with a Mode knob selecting three tap subdivisions: quarter-note triplet, dotted-eighth note, or quarter note”

    — from the listing

  • “Buffered bypass”

    — from the listing

  • “features three delay time ranges covering 12”

    — from the listing

Trade-offs

  • “maximum 800ms delay time limits ambient and long-echo applications”

    — from the reviews

  • dry
  • digital delay
  • buffered
  • bypass
  • delay
  • beloved dd 3 sound
  • clear
  • rock

Good for

  • Live
  • Studio
  • Silent Recording
  • Silent Stage
$134.42View on Reverb

Price updated Oct 24, 2026

Genres the Boss DD-3T is commonly used in

  • Rock
  • Ambient
  • Country
  • Lo Fi
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the Boss DD-3T

PRS MT100

PRS

19% match
$1329.26via Reverb

PRS MT100's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Synergy SL2 Module

Synergy

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Synergy SL2 Module in front of Boss DD-3T

Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt

Mesa Boogie

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes in front of Boss DD-3T in the chain

Egnater Tweaker 88 Head

Egnater

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Egnater Tweaker 88 Head goes in front of Boss DD-3T in the chain

Ceriatone 2202H

Ceriatone

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Ceriatone 2202H in front of Boss DD-3T

Carol-Ann OD-2R

Carol Ann

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Carol-Ann OD-2R goes in front of Boss DD-3T in the chain

Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H

Marshall

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes in front of Boss DD-3T in the chain

Bad Cat Lynx 50

Bad Cat

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Bad Cat Lynx 50 in front of Boss DD-3T

Pedals that stack with the Boss DD-3T

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler

Dr Scientist

21% match
$204.36via Reverb

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Nobels ODR-1

Nobels

20% match
$101.54via Reverb

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

Nobels ODR-1's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes earlier in the signal chain

EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter V3

EarthQuaker Devices

15% match
$199via Reverb

sits 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 V3 after Boss DD-3T in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Boss DD-3T

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Mu-Tron Bi-Phase

Mu Tron

15% match
$1850via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep Mu-Tron Bi-Phase after Boss DD-3T in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Boss DD-3T

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2

Dr Scientist

tonal match
$204.36via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front of Boss DD-3T

Warm Audio Jet Phaser

Warm Audio

tonal match
$109.01via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Warm Audio Jet Phaser belongs in front of Boss DD-3T, since modulation lands before the repeats, so the echoes stay defined

Donner Big Mouth Distortion

Donner

tonal match
$29.95via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Donner Big Mouth Distortion in front of Boss DD-3T

Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just

Demon Fx

tonal match
$64.88via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just in front of Boss DD-3T

Cheaper alternatives

Fender Hammertone Delay

Fender

66% similarity
$87.01via Reverb

Shared character: true bypass, delay, ambient

Electro-Harmonix Pico Canyon

Electro-Harmonix

63% similarity
$114.13via Reverb

Shared character: features tap tempo, delay, ambient

JHS 3 Series Delay

JHS Pedals

60% similarity
$99via Reverb

Shared character: true bypass, delay, ambient

JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay

JHS Pedals

58% similarity
$99via Reverb

Shared character: true bypass, delay, ambient

Electro-Harmonix Slap-Back Echo

Electro-Harmonix

92% similarity
$60.75via Reverb

similar tone character

Fender space delay

Fender

92% similarity
$82.88via Reverb

similar tone character

Boutique & premium upgrades

Electro-Harmonix Nano Memory Toy

Electro-Harmonix

62% similarity
$181.27via Reverb

Shared character: true bypass, delay, ambient

Beetronics BeeBeeDee Analog Delay

Beetronics

61% similarity
$299via Reverb

Shared character: features tap tempo, true bypass, delay

Keeley New-Halo-Core

Keeley

59% similarity
$249via Reverb

Shared character: true bypass, delay, ambient

Red Witch Titan

Red Witch

59% similarity
$198.66via Reverb

Shared character: true bypass, delay, ambient

Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay

Maxon

59% similarity
$349via Reverb

Shared character: true bypass, delay, studio

Keeley Halo

Keeley

56% similarity
$249via Reverb

Shared character: delay, ambient

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Crazy Tube Circuits Ti:me

Crazy Tube Circuits

70% similarity

Shared character: delay, features tap tempo, true bypass

Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay

Dunlop

66% similarity
$170via Reverb

Shared character: true bypass, delay, stage

Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo

pedal

61% similarity

Shared character: features tap tempo, true bypass, delay

Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103

Dunlop

56% similarity

Shared character: delay

Wampler Faux Tape Echo

Wampler

56% similarity
$155.95via Reverb

Shared character: features tap tempo, delay, ambient

Ibanez AD Mini

Ibanez

55% similarity

Shared character: true bypass, delay, ambient

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Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Boss DD-3T?+

The closest matches in character are the Crazy Tube Circuits Ti:me, the Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay, the Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo. Budget picks: Fender Hammertone Delay, Electro-Harmonix Pico Canyon, JHS 3 Series Delay. Boutique upgrades: Electro-Harmonix Nano Memory Toy, Beetronics BeeBeeDee Analog Delay, Keeley New-Halo-Core.

What pairs well with the Boss DD-3T?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS MT100, Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — PRS MT100's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying.

How much does the Boss DD-3T cost?+

Around $134.42 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).

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