The Fender Mirror Image Delay is a Fender delay pedal, currently around $130.89. Close alternatives include the T-Rex Replica Delay and the Chandler DDL Delay. It pairs well with the PRS HX 50 Head and the Marshall Super Bass.
Fender Mirror Image Delay
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The Fender Mirror Image Delay is a multi-mode digital delay pedal from Fender, delivering three delay modes: Analog (warm, degrading repeats), Tape (modulated, vintage echo), and Digital (pristine repeats). Controls include Delay Time, Feedback, Level, and Mode selector. The Mirror Image covers vintage delay character through clean digital echo in a compact Fender format with reliable Fender construction.
What stands out
“The Mirror Image covers vintage delay character through clean digital echo in a compact Fender format with reliable Fender construction”
— from the listing
“Strengths: Three delay modes (Analog, Tape, Digital) cover warm vintage echo through pristine digital delay in one compact pedal”
— from the reviews
“The Fender Mirror Image Delay is a multi-mode digital delay pedal from Fender, delivering three delay modes: Analog (warm, degrading repeats), Tape (modulated, vintage echo), and Digital (pristine repeats)”
— from the listing
“The Mirror Image Delay delivers Analog, Tape, and Digital delay modes for players who want multiple delay characters in one Fender-quality pedal covering vintage warmth through pristine digital echo”
— from the community notes
“Use-case wise it suits players who want multiple delay types from one Fender compact delay”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“In the signal chain delay sits after drive”
— from the community notes
- delay
- digital delay
- digital
- echo
- vintage
- analog
- warm
- clean
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Oct 22, 2026
Genres the Fender Mirror Image Delay is commonly used in
- Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Lo Fi
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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. - Experimental
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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 Fender Mirror Image Delay
PRS HX 50 Head
PRS
21% matchPRS HX 50 Head's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
20% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Run Marshall Super Bass after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
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 Fender Mirror Image Delay in the chain
Bogner Snorkler 50
Bogner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Bogner Snorkler 50 goes in front of Fender Mirror Image Delay in the chain
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass goes in front of Fender Mirror Image Delay 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 Fender Mirror Image Delay in the chain
Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head
Marshall
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head answers back bright
Díaz CD-100 Amp Head
Diaz
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Díaz CD-100 Amp Head's bright balances out the warm tone
Pedals that stack with the Fender Mirror Image Delay
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
18% 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
18% matchOrigin Effects DCX Boost's own low gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Maestro
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.
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter's lush voice goes after Fender Mirror Image Delay in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Fender Mirror Image Delay's own pristine character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Voodoo Lab Tremolo
pedal
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 Voodoo Lab Tremolo after Fender Mirror Image Delay in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Fender Mirror Image Delay
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front of Fender Mirror Image Delay
Xotic Robotalk 2
Xotic
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Xotic Robotalk 2 belongs in front of Fender Mirror Image Delay, since a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
JHS Pedals Hard Drive Distortion
JHS Pedals
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Run JHS Pedals Hard Drive Distortion after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Whirlwind Rochester Gold Box
Whirlwind
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Whirlwind Rochester Gold Box in front of Fender Mirror Image Delay
Cheaper alternatives
Hotone Binaryeko
Hotone
63% similarityShared character: delay, digital, overdrive
Electro-Harmonix Pico Canyon
Electro-Harmonix
61% similarityShared character: delay, compact, digital
Fender Hammertone Delay
Fender
61% similarityShared character: delay, analog, digital
Fender space delay
Fender
61% similarityShared character: delay, digital, clean
Mooer Repeater
Mooer
58% similarityShared character: digital, delay, clean
Providence Chrono Delay
Providence
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Universal Audio Starlight Echo Station
Universal Audio
66% similarityShared character: delay, analog, digital
Boss DD-7 Digital Delay
Boss
63% similarityShared character: delay, analog, warm
Hungry Robot The Aether Modulating Delay
Hungry Robot
62% similarityShared character: delay, analog, digital
Boss SDE-3000D
Boss
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Wampler Metaverse
Wampler
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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T-Rex Replica Delay
T Rex
69% similarityShared character: level controls, delay, digital
Chandler DDL Delay
Chandler
68% similarityShared character: durable construction, delay, digital
Strymon Dig Dual Digital Delay
Strymon
63% similarityShared character: digital, delay, vintage charm
Mooer Ana Echo
Mooer
61% similarityShared character: delay, analog, digital
Wampler Faux Tape Echo
Wampler
61% similarityShared character: delay, analog, digital
Eventide Rose Analog/ Digital Hybrid Delay
Eventide
60% similarityShared character: durable construction, delay, analog
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Fender Mirror Image Delay?+
The closest matches in character are the T-Rex Replica Delay, the Chandler DDL Delay, the Strymon Dig Dual Digital Delay. Budget picks: Hotone Binaryeko, Electro-Harmonix Pico Canyon, Fender Hammertone Delay. Boutique upgrades: Universal Audio Starlight Echo Station, Boss DD-7 Digital Delay, Hungry Robot The Aether Modulating Delay.
What pairs well with the Fender Mirror Image Delay?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS HX 50 Head, Marshall Super Bass, Blackstar HT Club 50 MKII — PRS HX 50 Head's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Fender Mirror Image Delay cost?+
Around $130.89 (live listing price, updated Oct 22, 2026).