The Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2 is a Keeley delay pedal, currently around $127.49. Close alternatives include the J. Rockett Immortal Echo and the Donner White Tape. It pairs well with the Peavey MiniMAX and the Hiwatt DR103H.
Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2
Keeley · pedal
The Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay V2 is a magnetic tape echo emulation delay from Keeley Electronics (Edmond, Oklahoma), delivering the warmth, degradation, and modulation of vintage magnetic tape echo units in the second version of the Magnetic Echo design. V2 refines the original Magnetic Echo with improved tape saturation, wow, flutter, and repeat character at Keeley Oklahoma boutique quality.
What stands out
“The Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay V2 delivers vintage magnetic tape echo character with V2 refinements at Oklahoma Keeley boutique quality for vintage-tone, country, and classic rock players who want authentic tape echo from a respected boutiq…”
— from the community notes
“V2 refines the original Magnetic Echo with improved tape saturation, wow, flutter, and repeat character at Keeley Oklahoma boutique quality”
— from the listing
“Its standout strength is the V2 refined magnetic tape echo with improved saturation and modulation at Keeley Oklahoma boutique quality”
— from the community notes
“Vintage tape character for country and classic rock”
— from the reviews
“In the signal chain delay sits after drive”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“the keeley magnetic echo delay v2 is a magnetic tape echo emulation delay from keeley electronics”
— from the listing
- tape echo
- echo
- saturation
- classic rock
- modulation
- delay
- country
- vintage
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2 is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Electronic
- Country
- Rockabilly
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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. - Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2
Peavey MiniMAX
Peavey
27% matchWhat Peavey MiniMAX brings here leans toward tight — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Hiwatt DR103H
Hiwatt
26% matchHiwatt DR103H's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Peavey MiniMAX II Bass Head
Peavey
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Peavey MiniMAX II Bass Head goes in front of Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2 in the chain
EVH 410
Evh
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
EVH 410 goes in front of Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2 in the chain
Gallien-Krueger MB108
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger MB108 goes in front of Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2 in the chain
Gallien-Krueger MB115MK2
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger MB115MK2 goes in front of Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2 in the chain
Gallien-Krueger MB150S-112 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger MB150S-112 Bass Combo goes in front of Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2 in the chain
Gallien-Krueger MB210MK2
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger MB210MK2 goes in front of Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2 in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2
Airis Effects 51-Filthy
Airis Effects
22% matchAiris Effects 51-Filthy leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Browne Amplification Carbon
Browne Amplification
21% matchWhat Browne Amplification Carbon brings here leans toward crunchy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo
Caroline Guitar Company
15% 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 Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo after Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2
Comes earlier in the signal chain
MXR M83
MXR
12% 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 MXR M83 after Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2
Comes earlier in the signal chain
TC Electronic Spark Booster
TC Electronic
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
TC Electronic Spark Booster goes in front of Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2 in the chain
Amptweaker Tight Drive
Amptweaker
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Amptweaker Tight Drive goes in front of Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2 in the chain
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp goes in front of Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2 in the chain
Cheaper alternatives
TC Electronic Gauss Tape Echo
TC Electronic
75% similarityShared character: delay, warm, classic rock
Universal Audio Uafx Orion
Universal Audio
69% similarityShared character: delay, modulation, warm
Electro-Harmonix Pico ReRun
Electro-Harmonix
64% similarityShared character: delay, warm, vintage charm
EarthQuaker Devices Space Spiral
EarthQuaker Devices
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Keeley Eccos Neo-Vintage Tape Delay
Keeley
82% similarityShared character: delay, modulation, warm
J. Rockett Alien Echo
J Rockett
73% similarityShared character: delay, warm, classic rock
Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay
Dunlop
72% similarityShared character: delay, warm, classic rock
Dunlop Echoplex All-Analog Dry Path Delay
Dunlop
69% similarityShared character: delay, warm, classic rock
EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2
EarthQuaker Devices
68% similarityShared character: delay, warm, classic rock
T-Rex Replicator D'luxe
T Rex
67% similarityShared character: delay, warm, vintage charm
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J. Rockett Immortal Echo
J Rockett
75% similarityShared character: delay, modulation, warm
Donner White Tape
Donner
74% similarityShared character: delay, warm, classic rock
Fjord Fuzz Loke Tape Emulation
Fjord Fuzz
70% similarityShared character: delay, vintage charm, overdrive
Echoplex EP-3
Echoplex
65% similarityShared character: delay, warm, classic rock
Strymon Magneto Four Head dTape Echo
Strymon
65% similarityShared character: delay, overdrive
Crazy Tube Circuits Echotopia
Crazy Tube Circuits
64% similarityShared character: delay, modulation, overdrive
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2?+
The closest matches in character are the J. Rockett Immortal Echo, the Donner White Tape, the Fjord Fuzz Loke Tape Emulation. Budget picks: TC Electronic Gauss Tape Echo, Universal Audio Uafx Orion, Electro-Harmonix Pico ReRun. Boutique upgrades: Keeley Eccos Neo-Vintage Tape Delay, J. Rockett Alien Echo, Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay.
What pairs well with the Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Peavey MiniMAX, Hiwatt DR103H, Peavey MiniMAX II Bass Head — What Peavey MiniMAX brings here leans toward tight — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Keeley Magnetic Echo Delay v2 cost?+
Around $127.49 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).