The Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay is a Dunlop delay pedal, currently around $301.28. Close alternatives include the JHS Pedals JHS Mod Shop Deluxe Memory Boy and the Hoshino Admini Mini Analog Delay. It pairs well with the Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp and the Boss Acoustic Singer Pro.
Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay
Dunlop · pedal
The MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe is an enhanced version of the classic MXR Carbon Copy analog delay, adding tap tempo, stereo output, and enhanced modulation controls to the warm, dark analog delay character of the original. Controls include Delay Time, Regen, Mix, Mod Rate, and Mod Depth with tap tempo footswitch and stereo output jacks. Uses BBD chip analog delay for the warm, naturally degrading repeat character. Made by Dunlop under the MXR brand.
What stands out
“The MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe is an enhanced version of the classic MXR Carbon Copy analog delay, adding tap tempo, stereo output, and enhanced modulation controls to the warm, dark analog delay character of the original”
— from the listing
“In the signal chain delay sits after drive and before reverb”
— from the community notes
“Use-case wise it suits players who want warm analog delay with tap tempo for live synchronization across musical styles”
— from the community notes
“Controls include Delay Time, Regen, Mix, Mod Rate, and Mod Depth with tap tempo footswitch and stereo output jacks”
— from the listing
“Stereo output expands the delay spatial image for compatible amplification”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“enhanced modulation controls add chorus-like wobble to the delay repeats”
— from the reviews
- delay
- analog delay
- stereo
- warm
- repeat character
- musical
- mix
- dark
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Oct 22, 2026
Genres the Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay is commonly used in
- Lo Fi
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rockabilly
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Vox
36% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → bright)
The AC30's bright, chiming sparkle gives the Carbon Copy Deluxe's warm, stereo analog delay a bright amp voice to trail into.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Boss Acoustic Singer Pro
Boss
35% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → bright)
Boss Acoustic Singer Pro's bright balances out the dark tone
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Ampeg SVT-CL
Ampeg
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.
Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay's analog warmth voice goes in Ampeg SVT-CL's effects loop — it's not there to compete with Ampeg SVT-CL's own compressed character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Vox MSB25 Mini SuperBeetle
Vox
9% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay in Vox MSB25 Mini SuperBeetle's effects loop, clear of Vox MSB25 Mini SuperBeetle's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Magnatone Varsity Reverb (Spanish Mission)
Magnatone
8% 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 Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay in Magnatone Varsity Reverb (Spanish Mission)'s effects loop, clear of Magnatone Varsity Reverb (Spanish Mission)'s own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Fender Bandmaster
Fender
8% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Fender Bandmaster's full voice out front: Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay goes in Fender Bandmaster's effects loop so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Marshall JMP 2204 Master Model Mk2 Lead 50-Watt
Marshall
8% 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 Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay in Marshall JMP 2204 Master Model Mk2 Lead 50-Watt's effects loop, clear of Marshall JMP 2204 Master Model Mk2 Lead 50-Watt's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Blackstar CV10 Carmen Vandenberg Signature 10-Watt 1x12"
Blackstar
8% 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 Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay in Blackstar CV10 Carmen Vandenberg Signature 10-Watt 1x12"'s effects loop, clear of Blackstar CV10 Carmen Vandenberg Signature 10-Watt 1x12"'s own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
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Pedals that stack with the Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay
Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster
Dallas
34% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → bright)
Run Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster after it and the dark edge settles into something more bright
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Catalinbread Galileo
Catalinbread
34% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → bright)
Where this leans dark, Catalinbread Galileo answers back bright
Comes earlier in the signal chain
IdiotBox Effects End of Line
Idiotbox Effects
33% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
The End of Line's experimental modulation follows the Carbon Copy Deluxe's warm, stereo analog delay for layered texture.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Lillian
Walrus Audio
26% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
The Lillian's subtle analog phasing follows the Carbon Copy Deluxe's warm, stereo analog delay for layered motion.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Marshall Guv'nor
Marshall
10% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay after Marshall Guv'nor in the signal chain, clear of Marshall Guv'nor's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Catalinbread Valcoder Vintage Tremolo
Catalinbread
8% matchKeep Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay after Catalinbread Valcoder Vintage Tremolo in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Catalinbread Valcoder Vintage Tremolo
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic
pedal
8% matchKeep Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay after Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic in the signal chain, clear of Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Sonicake MiniLane Blue Skreamer Overdrive
Sonicake
8% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay's analog warmth voice goes after Sonicake MiniLane Blue Skreamer Overdrive in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Sonicake MiniLane Blue Skreamer Overdrive's own full character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
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Cheaper alternatives
Behringer VD400 Vintage Analog Delay
Behringer
70% similarityShared character: delay, analog delay, stereo
Donner Tape Stereo Delay
Donner
67% similarityShared character: stereo output, delay, stereo
Boss DD-7 Digital Delay
Boss
63% similarityShared character: delay, analog delay, chorus
Maxon AD10 Analog Delay
Maxon
62% similarityShared character: delay, analog delay, warm
Providence Chrono Delay
Providence
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Mooer Spark Delay
Mooer
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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JHS Pedals JHS Mod Shop Deluxe Memory Boy
JHS Pedals
70% similarityShared character: delay, analog delay, dark
Hoshino Admini Mini Analog Delay
Hoshino
70% similarityShared character: delay, analog delay, mix
Malekko A.D Omicron Series
Malekko
68% similarityShared character: analog delay, delay, warm
JAM Pedals Delay-Llama-X
Jam Pedals
68% similarityShared character: analog delay, delay, warm
DOD Rubberneck Analog Delay
Dod
66% similarityShared character: analog delay, features tap tempo, delay
NuX Analog Delay
Nux
65% similarityShared character: analog delay, delay, warm
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay?+
The closest matches in character are the JHS Pedals JHS Mod Shop Deluxe Memory Boy, the Hoshino Admini Mini Analog Delay, the Malekko A.D Omicron Series. Budget picks: Behringer VD400 Vintage Analog Delay, Donner Tape Stereo Delay, Boss DD-7 Digital Delay. Boutique upgrades: Boss Effetto Boss DM 101 Delay Machine.
What pairs well with the Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp, Boss Acoustic Singer Pro, Ampeg SVT-CL — The AC30's bright, chiming sparkle gives the Carbon Copy Deluxe's warm, stereo analog delay a bright amp voice to trail into..
How much does the Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay cost?+
Around $301.28 (live listing price, updated Oct 22, 2026).