The MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay is an MXR delay pedal, currently around $140. Close alternatives include the MXR Analog Delay and the Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103. It pairs well with the Marshall Bluesbreaker and the Blackstar HT Club 40 MkIII.
MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay
MXR · pedal
The MXR Carbon Copy is a bucket-brigade analog delay known for clear, warm repeats with a natural, dark-tinged decay rather than the bright trail of a digital-chip delay. Even at longer delay times it stays musical and never turns clanky or brittle, while tight, quick slapback settings suit country-style echo without muddying the attack. Its repeats fade softly and progressively, sitting behind the dry signal instead of competing with it. Up to 600 milliseconds of delay time and a straightforward delay, regen, and mix layout make it equally suited to subtle slapback and longer, ambient trails, and it remains one of the most widely used analog delays for players wanting warm, natural-sounding echo without digital clarity or complexity.
- delay
- analog delay
- warm
- natural
- echo
- subtle
- slapback
- modern
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay is commonly used in
- Country
- Ambient
- Soul
- 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. - Indie
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay
Marshall Bluesbreaker
Marshall
33% matchMXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform Marshall Bluesbreaker wants — also used together by 1 artist
Blackstar HT Club 40 MkIII
Blackstar
31% matchBlackstar HT Club 40 MkIII's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Orange Matamp
Orange
27% matchThe Carbon Copy's warm, natural analog echo belongs in the Matamp's loop, clear of the amp's own sweet, singing blues-rock voice.
Fender Bassbreaker 007 7-Watt
Fender
19% matchKeep the Carbon Copy's warm, natural analog echo in the Bassbreaker's loop, clear of the amp's own chimey, vintage clean tone.
Park P45H
Park
19% matchThe Carbon Copy's warm analog echo belongs in the P45H's loop, trailing the amp's own bluesy British breakup rather than fighting for space in front of it.
Blackstar Artisan 15H Handwired 15W Tube
Blackstar
18% matchThe Carbon Copy's warm analog slapback sits well in the Artisan's loop, trailing the amp's own dynamic breakup instead of coloring it.
Laney L5 Studio
Laney
14% matchLaney L5 Studio leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay wants
Friedman Jerry Cantrell Signature 2 Channel 20W
Friedman
13% matchInto Friedman Jerry Cantrell Signature 2 Channel 20W, MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps
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Pedals that stack with the MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics
19% matchInto a transparent tone, Beetronics Overhive brings the medium gain it's missing
Fjord Fuzz Berserk
Fjord Fuzz
19% matchFjord Fuzz Berserk's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Electro-Harmonix Small Stone
Electro-Harmonix
14% matchRun Electro-Harmonix Small Stone after MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay in the signal chain, clear of MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay's own gain stage
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
14% matchRun Boss BF-2 Flanger after MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay in the signal chain, clear of MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay's own gain stage
Spaceman Voyager II: Dynamic Tremolo
Spaceman
9% matchPut MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay after Spaceman Voyager II: Dynamic Tremolo in the signal chain, clear of Spaceman Voyager II: Dynamic Tremolo's own gain stage
Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive
Beetronics
8% matchKeep MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay after Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive in the signal chain, clear of Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive's own gain stage
Empress Germ Drive
Empress
8% matchRun MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay after Empress Germ Drive in the signal chain, clear of Empress Germ Drive's own gain stage
EarthQuaker Devices Zeqd
EarthQuaker Devices
8% matchKeep EarthQuaker Devices Zeqd's warm voice out front: MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay goes after EarthQuaker Devices Zeqd in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it
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Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Eventide Rose Modulated Digital Delay
Eventide
74% similarityShared character: controls, repeats, analog_delay
Keeley Eccos Tape Flanged Delay
Keeley
73% similarityShared character: controls, delay, analog_delay
Way Huge Aqua-Puss Analog Delay
Way Huge
73% similarityShared character: controls, market, pedal
Walrus Audio Meraki
Walrus Audio
73% similarityShared character: mix_controls, repeats, analog_delay
Benson Amps Tap Tempo
Benson Amps
72% similarityShared character: repeats, users, digital
JAM Pedals Delay Llama Mk.3
Jam Pedals
72% similarityShared character: analog_delay, digital, delay
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MXR Analog Delay
MXR
75% similarityShared character: repeats, analog_delay, dry_signal
Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103
Dunlop
73% similarityShared character: great_sound, pedal, dark
Dunlop MXR M299 Carbon Copy Mini
Dunlop
72% similarityShared character: modulation, delay, repeats
Alexander Pedals Amnesia Delay
Alexander Pedals
72% similarityShared character: dry_signal, dark, delay
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Boss
72% similarityShared character: durable_construction, delay, dry_signal
FoxGear EchoSex
Foxgear
72% similarityShared character: durable_construction, intuitive_controls, delay
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR Analog Delay, the Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103, the Dunlop MXR M299 Carbon Copy Mini. Budget picks: TC Electronic Echobrain Analog Delay Effetto Delay A, JHS 3 Series Delay. Boutique upgrades: Eventide Rose Modulated Digital Delay, Keeley Eccos Tape Flanged Delay, Way Huge Aqua-Puss Analog Delay.
What pairs well with the MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Bluesbreaker, Blackstar HT Club 40 MkIII, Orange Matamp — MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform Marshall Bluesbreaker wants — also used together by 1 artist.
How much does the MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay cost?+
Around $140 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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