The Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man is an Electro-Harmonix delay pedal, currently around $171.62. Close alternatives include the Walrus Audio Bellwether Stereo Analog Delay and the Cusack Music Rebound Multi-Program Delay. It pairs well with the PRS HX 50 Head and the PRS HX 100 Head.
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
Electro-Harmonix · pedal
The Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man is a classic analog delay pedal using bucket-brigade device (BBD) circuitry to deliver warm, natural-sounding echo with built-in chorus and vibrato modulation. Features Delay Time (up to approximately 550ms depending on version), Feedback, Blend, and Chorus/Vibrato selection with depth control for the integrated modulation. An expression pedal jack enables external delay time control for tape-style pitch-drift effects. Used by influential players including the Edge and David Gilmour for its warm, musical delay character.
What stands out
“Features Delay Time (up to approximately 550ms depending on version), Feedback, Blend, and Chorus/Vibrato selection with depth control for the integrated modulation”
— from the listing
“The Deluxe Memory Man delivers the canonical warm analog delay character with built-in chorus modulation that shaped classic rock and post-punk delay tones across decades”
— from the community notes
“The Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man is a classic analog delay pedal using bucket-brigade device (BBD) circuitry to deliver warm, natural-sounding echo with built-in chorus and vibrato modulation”
— from the listing
“Use-case wise it suits rock, post-punk, ambient, and indie players who want thick, musical delay with natural modulation”
— from the community notes
“an expression pedal jack enables external delay time control for tape-style pitch-drift effects”
— from the listing
Trade-offs
“Its standout strength is the combination of warm BBD delay with built-in chorus that adds organic warmth absent from digital delay”
— from the community notes
- modulation
- delay
- chorus
- musical
- expression pedal
- echo
- natural
- ambient
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Indie
- Rock
- Post-Punk
- Experimental
- Ambient
Amps that pair well with the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
PRS HX 50 Head
PRS
23% 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
23% matchPRS HX 100 Head's own high headroom character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Blackstar HT Club 50 MKII
Blackstar
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Blackstar HT Club 50 MKII goes in front of Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man in the chain
Bogner Snorkler 50
Bogner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Bogner Snorkler 50 goes in front of Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man in the chain
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass goes in front of Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man in the chain
Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800
Marshall
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800 goes in front of Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man in the chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module in front of Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
PRS MT 15 V2 Mark Tremonti Signature 2-Channel 15W Head
PRS
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
PRS MT 15 V2 Mark Tremonti Signature 2-Channel 15W Head goes in front of Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
ZVEX Fuzz Factory
Zvex
24% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man's modulated voice goes after ZVEX Fuzz Factory in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with ZVEX Fuzz Factory's own fuzzy character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
24% matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Origin Effects DCX Boost
Origin Effects
23% matchOrigin Effects DCX Boost's own low gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Fjord Fuzz Midnattssol
Fjord Fuzz
20% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man's modulated voice goes after Fjord Fuzz Midnattssol in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Fjord Fuzz Midnattssol's own fuzzy character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Beetronics Octahive
Beetronics
20% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Keep Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man after Beetronics Octahive in the signal chain, clear of Beetronics Octahive's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Lillian
Walrus Audio
19% 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 Walrus Audio Lillian after Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Satisfaction Plus Fuzz
Electro-Harmonix
18% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Put Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man after Electro-Harmonix Satisfaction Plus Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of Electro-Harmonix Satisfaction Plus Fuzz's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
1959 Dallas Tuxedo Treble Booster
pedal
18% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Keep the Deluxe Memory Man after the Tuxedo — the sharp treble kick stays intact and the delay's musical, chorus-laced echo trails behind it.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
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Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
80% similarityShared character: modulation, electro harmonix deluxe memory man, expression pedal
MXR M309 Joshua Ambient Echo
MXR
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Catalinbread Bicycle
Catalinbread
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One Control Sea Turquoise Delay V2
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Keeley Magnetic Echo
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95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
JHS Flight Delay (White)
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69% similarityShared character: expression pedal, delay, combination
Keeley Dark Side V2
Keeley
66% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, delay
Eventide Rose Analog/ Digital Hybrid Delay
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Electro-Harmonix Grand Canyon
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58% similarityShared character: analog delay, vibrato, chorus
Keeley Halo Core V2
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Walrus Audio Bellwether Stereo Analog Delay
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Cusack Music Rebound Multi-Program Delay
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Chase Bliss Tonal Recall Red Knob
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Alexander Pedals Radical 3 mod Digital Delay
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Keeley Nocturne
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60% similarityShared character: delay, ambient, modulation
Electro-Harmonix Nano Deluxe MM
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man?+
The closest matches in character are the Walrus Audio Bellwether Stereo Analog Delay, the Cusack Music Rebound Multi-Program Delay, the Chase Bliss Tonal Recall Red Knob. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay, MXR M309 Joshua Ambient Echo, Catalinbread Bicycle. Boutique upgrades: JHS Flight Delay (White), Keeley Dark Side V2, Eventide Rose Analog/ Digital Hybrid Delay.
What pairs well with the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS HX 50 Head, PRS HX 100 Head, Blackstar HT Club 50 MKII — PRS HX 50 Head leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man cost?+
Around $171.62 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).