The Matthews Effects The Surgeon Delay V2 is a Matthews Effects delay pedal, currently around $125. Close alternatives include the Wampler Faux Tape Echo and the Tru-Fi The Aqua Echo 600 Analog. It pairs well with the PRS HX 50 Head and the Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo.
Matthews Effects The Surgeon Delay V2
Matthews Effects · pedal
The Matthews Effects The Surgeon is a boutique digital delay pedal offering multiple delay voices, modulation, and tap tempo with extensive control, from clean digital repeats to lush, modulated, and ambient textures. Built by the respected boutique maker, it is favored by players wanting a versatile, high-quality delay for everything from slapback to sprawling ambient soundscapes.
- delay
- boutique
- ambient
- modulation
- digital
- lush
- slapback
- analog
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Matthews Effects The Surgeon Delay V2 is commonly used in
- Ambient
- Lo Fi
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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. - Shoegaze
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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.
Amps that pair well with the Matthews Effects The Surgeon Delay V2
PRS HX 50 Head
PRS
25% matchPRS HX 50 Head leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo
Peavey
24% matchPeavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Boss Waza-Air
Boss
tonal matchRun Boss Waza-Air after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Egnater VN-412A
Egnater
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Egnater VN-412A answers back bright
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchLaney Richter's bright balances out the warm tone
Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple)
Soldano
tonal matchSoldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple)'s bright balances out the warm tone
Winfield Typhoon Combo
Winfield
tonal matchRun Winfield Typhoon Combo after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
PRS DG
PRS
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, PRS DG answers back bright
Pedals that stack with the Matthews Effects The Surgeon Delay V2
EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea
EarthQuaker Devices
23% matchEarthQuaker Devices Chelsea's bright balances out the warm tone
Tech 21 SansAmp
Tech 21
21% matchTech 21 SansAmp leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
IdiotBox Effects End of Line
Idiotbox Effects
19% matchIdiotBox Effects End of Line's bright voice goes after Matthews Effects The Surgeon Delay V2 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Matthews Effects The Surgeon Delay V2's own ambient character
Walrus Audio Lillian
Walrus Audio
18% matchKeep Matthews Effects The Surgeon Delay V2's ambient voice out front: Walrus Audio Lillian goes after Matthews Effects The Surgeon Delay V2 in the signal chain so its bright voice doesn't muddy it
Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer
Boss
tonal matchRun Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition
California Wub
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition answers back bright
Friedman Plexi-Drive Mini Overdrive
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman Plexi-Drive Mini Overdrive after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Fuzzrocious Baxtabber
Fuzzrocious
tonal matchRun Fuzzrocious Baxtabber after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
72% similarityShared character: digital, delay, ambient
Electro-Harmonix Pico Canyon
Electro-Harmonix
71% similarityShared character: features_tap_tempo, digital, delay
Fender Hammertone Delay
Fender
97% similaritysimilar tone character
JHS 3 Series Delay
JHS Pedals
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Keeley Eccos Tape Flanged Delay
Keeley
72% similarityShared character: unique_soundscapes, delay, ambient
JAM Pedals Delay Llama Mk.3
Jam Pedals
71% similarityShared character: features_tap_tempo, digital, delay
Electro-Harmonix Nano Deluxe MM
Electro-Harmonix
97% similaritysimilar tone character
Boss DD-8 Digital Delay
Boss
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Boss DD-200 Digital Delay
Boss
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Hungry Robot The Aether Modulating Delay
Hungry Robot
96% similaritysimilar tone character
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Wampler Faux Tape Echo
Wampler
72% similarityShared character: features_tap_tempo, digital, delay
Tru-Fi The Aqua Echo 600 Analog
Tru Fi
72% similarityShared character: features_tap_tempo, digital, delay
Strymon TimeLine
Strymon
71% similarityShared character: deep_control, digital, delay
Ibanez AD Mini
Ibanez
71% similarityShared character: digital, delay, ambient
Dunlop MXR M299 Carbon Copy Mini
Dunlop
97% similaritysimilar tone character
Walrus Audio Bellwether Stereo Analog Delay
Walrus Audio
96% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Matthews Effects The Surgeon Delay V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Wampler Faux Tape Echo, the Tru-Fi The Aqua Echo 600 Analog, the Strymon TimeLine. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay, Electro-Harmonix Pico Canyon, Fender Hammertone Delay. Boutique upgrades: Keeley Eccos Tape Flanged Delay, JAM Pedals Delay Llama Mk.3, Electro-Harmonix Nano Deluxe MM.
What pairs well with the Matthews Effects The Surgeon Delay V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS HX 50 Head, Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo, Boss Waza-Air — PRS HX 50 Head leans bright right where the warm tone needs it.
How much does the Matthews Effects The Surgeon Delay V2 cost?+
Around $125 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).