The JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Tape Delay is a JHS Pedals delay pedal, currently around $99. Close alternatives include the MXR Analog Delay and the J. Rockett Clockwork Echo. It pairs well with the Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp and the Peavey MAX 100.
JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Tape Delay
JHS Pedals · pedal
The JHS 3 Series Tape Delay is an affordable analog-voiced delay pedal that recreates the warm, vintage character of classic tape echo machines. It offers short slapback for rockabilly and country rhythm, rhythmic dotted-eighth repeats for U2-style atmospherics, and long cascading repeats for ambient soundscapes. The repeats are dark and organic, gently degrading like real tape, which keeps the delay sitting behind the guitar rather than cluttering the mix. Part of JHS's stripped-down 3 Series line with one knob per function, it is favored by gigging players who want authentic tape warmth without boutique cost or menu diving. It pairs naturally with both clean and crunch amp tones and feels musical across blues, indie, country, and ambient styles.
- slapback
- ambient
- dark
- tape echo
- warmth
- delay
- indie
- blues
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Tape Delay is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Tape Delay
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Vox
27% matchVox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp leans bright right where the dark tone needs it
Peavey MAX 100
Peavey
27% matchPeavey MAX 100's bright balances out the dark tone
Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo leans bright right where the dark tone needs it
Díaz CD-100 Amp Head
Diaz
tonal matchWhere this leans dark, Díaz CD-100 Amp Head answers back bright
Traynor SB110
Traynor
tonal matchTraynor SB110's bright balances out the dark tone
Vox MSB25 Mini SuperBeetle
Vox
tonal matchVox MSB25 Mini SuperBeetle leans glassy right where the dark tone needs it
Peavey MAX 208
Peavey
tonal matchWhere this leans dark, Peavey MAX 208 answers back bright
Boss Waza-Air
Boss
tonal matchRun Boss Waza-Air after it and the dark edge settles into something more bright
Pedals that stack with the JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Tape Delay
Catalinbread Galileo
Catalinbread
25% matchWhere this leans dark, Catalinbread Galileo answers back bright
Catalinbread RAH
Catalinbread
23% matchCatalinbread RAH leans bright right where the dark tone needs it
IdiotBox Effects End of Line
Idiotbox Effects
18% matchKeep IdiotBox Effects End of Line after JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Tape Delay in the signal chain, clear of JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Tape Delay's own gain stage
Walrus Audio Lillian
Walrus Audio
18% matchKeep JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Tape Delay's slapback voice out front: Walrus Audio Lillian goes after JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Tape Delay in the signal chain so its bright voice doesn't muddy it
Artec SE-OE3
Artec
tonal matchWhere this leans dark, Artec SE-OE3 answers back bright
Electronic Audio Experiments Longsword Eastside Exclusive Mono Camo
Electronic Audio Experiments
tonal matchRun Electronic Audio Experiments Longsword Eastside Exclusive Mono Camo after it and the dark edge settles into something more bright
Boss GEB-7 Bass Graphic EQ
Roland
tonal matchRun Boss GEB-7 Bass Graphic EQ after it and the dark edge settles into something more bright
Tech 21 SansAmp Character Plus Mop Top Liverpool
Tech 21
tonal matchTech 21 SansAmp Character Plus Mop Top Liverpool's bright balances out the dark tone
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Dunlop MXR M299 Carbon Copy Mini
Dunlop
73% similarityShared character: delay, repeats, dark
Keeley Eccos Tape Flanged Delay
Keeley
73% similarityShared character: unique_soundscapes, delay, dark
Mad Professor Deep Blue Delay
Mad Professor
72% similarityShared character: delay, repeats, ambient
JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition
JHS Pedals
72% similarityShared character: delay, repeats, dark
Boss DM-2W Delay Waza Craft
Boss
96% similaritysimilar tone character
MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay
MXR
96% similaritysimilar tone character
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MXR Analog Delay
MXR
76% similarityShared character: delay, repeats, dark
J. Rockett Clockwork Echo
J Rockett
74% similarityShared character: delay, repeats, dark
Strymon El Capistan
Strymon
73% similarityShared character: delay, repeats, dark
Keeley Magnetic Echo
Keeley
72% similarityShared character: delay, dark, ambient
Boss RE-2 Space Echo
Boss
97% similaritysimilar tone character
Benson Amps Delay PT2399 Echo
Benson Amps
96% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Tape Delay?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR Analog Delay, the J. Rockett Clockwork Echo, the Strymon El Capistan. Budget picks: TC Electronic Echobrain Analog Delay Effetto Delay A. Boutique upgrades: Dunlop MXR M299 Carbon Copy Mini, Keeley Eccos Tape Flanged Delay, Mad Professor Deep Blue Delay.
What pairs well with the JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Tape Delay?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp, Peavey MAX 100, Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo — Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp leans bright right where the dark tone needs it.
How much does the JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Tape Delay cost?+
Around $99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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