The Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay is a delay pedal, currently around $272.16. Close alternatives include the MXR Analog Delay and the Donner Embark 01. It pairs well with the Marshall Super Bass and the Fender Deluxe Reverb.
Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay
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The Strymon Brigadier is a 5-knob delay pedal built around Strymon's dBucket algorithm, engineered to emulate every idiosyncratic facet of classic bucket-brigade delay chips in a more stable, repeatable way. It ranges from subtle, glassy, warm and clean repeats to chaotically stacked, saturated echo, with a dedicated Bucket Loss control that lets players dial the noise and grit of real BBD hardware back in on demand. Filters shape brightness and dampening on the repeats, and a cross-modulation feature opens up more experimental, evolving delay textures. A discrete JFET analog input stage helps preserve the dry tone. It suits players wanting authentic analog bucket-brigade delay character, from clean to gritty, without the noise floor of real vintage BBD chips.
What stands out
“[Pros] ✓ Exceptional digital emulation of BBD delay ✓ Features bit rot emulation and tap tempo ✓ Offers modulation control for spacey delays ✓ Allows saving of secondary sound for quick toggling ✓ Built-in tap tempo switch with quiet operat…”
— from the reviews
“A discrete JFET analog input stage helps preserve the dry tone”
— from the listing
“It ranges from subtle, glassy, warm and clean repeats to chaotically stacked, saturated echo, with a dedicated Bucket Loss control that lets players dial the noise and grit of real BBD hardware back in on demand”
— from the listing
“The Strymon Brigadier is a 5-knob delay pedal built around Strymon's dBucket algorithm, engineered to emulate every idiosyncratic facet of classic bucket-brigade delay chips in a more stable, repeatable way”
— from the listing
“Filters shape brightness and dampening on the repeats, and a cross-modulation feature opens up more experimental, evolving delay textures”
— from the listing
- delay
- dry
- grit
- noise
- secondary sound
- warm
- clean
- gritty
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay is commonly used in
- Experimental
- 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. - Electronic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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Amps that pair well with the Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
26% 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)
Marshall Super Bass leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Fender Deluxe Reverb
Fender
25% 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)
Fender Deluxe Reverb's bright balances out the warm tone
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 112
Gallien Krueger
6% 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 Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay in Gallien-Krueger Legacy 112's effects loop, clear of Gallien-Krueger Legacy 112's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Kustom 2.0 100 Watt 1X12"
Kustom
6% 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 Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay in Kustom 2.0 100 Watt 1X12"'s effects loop, clear of Kustom 2.0 100 Watt 1X12"'s own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Crate Flexwave 65
Crate
6% 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 Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay in Crate Flexwave 65's effects loop, clear of Crate Flexwave 65's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Blackstar HT-20RH MkIII
Blackstar
6% 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 Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay in Blackstar HT-20RH MkIII's effects loop, clear of Blackstar HT-20RH MkIII's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Phil Jones BG-100 Bass Cub 2x5 100w Combo
Phil Jones
6% 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 Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay in Phil Jones BG-100 Bass Cub 2x5 100w Combo's effects loop, clear of Phil Jones BG-100 Bass Cub 2x5 100w Combo's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro 120W 2x5 Bass Combo
Phil Jones
6% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay in Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro 120W 2x5 Bass Combo's effects loop, clear of Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro 120W 2x5 Bass Combo's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay
Fjord Fuzz Midnattssol
Fjord Fuzz
26% 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)
Where this leans warm, Fjord Fuzz Midnattssol answers back bright
Comes earlier in the signal chain
MXR Distortion+
MXR
26% 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 MXR Distortion+ after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Lillian
Walrus Audio
17% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Walrus Audio Lillian after Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Maestro
17% 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 Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter after Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Boss CH-1 Super Chorus
Boss
17% 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 Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay after Boss CH-1 Super Chorus in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Boss CH-1 Super Chorus
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Catalinbread NiCompressor
Catalinbread
17% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay after Catalinbread NiCompressor in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Catalinbread NiCompressor
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Fundamental Series Distortion
Walrus Audio
14% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay after Walrus Audio Fundamental Series Distortion in the signal chain, clear of Walrus Audio Fundamental Series Distortion's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Morley 20/20 Lead Wah Boost
Morley
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.
Keep Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay after Morley 20/20 Lead Wah Boost in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Morley 20/20 Lead Wah Boost
Comes earlier in the signal chain
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Cheaper alternatives
MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay
MXR
60% similarityShared character: modulation, repeats, durable construction
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Boss
55% similarityShared character: durable construction, bright, wide range
Boss DD-2 Digital Delay
Boss
52% similarityShared character: repeats, durable construction, delay
MXR Custom Comp
MXR
51% similarityShared character: subtle, clean
Alexander Pedals Amnesia Delay
Alexander Pedals
48% similarityShared character: grit, delay, bright
Keeley Magnetic Echo
Keeley
47% similarityShared character: modulation, delay, subtle
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
MXR Analog Delay
MXR
59% similarityShared character: modulation, repeats, noise
Donner Embark 01
Donner
52% similarityShared character: durable construction
JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition
JHS Pedals
51% similarityShared character: modulation, repeats, bright
Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103
Dunlop
49% similarityShared character: modulation, repeats, grit
FoxGear EchoSex
Foxgear
49% similarityShared character: durable construction, delay, repeats
Universal Audio Starlight Echo Station
Universal Audio
44% similarityShared character: grit, noise, digital
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR Analog Delay, the Donner Embark 01, the JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition. Budget picks: MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay, Boss DD-3 Digital Delay, Boss DD-2 Digital Delay. Boutique upgrades: Strymon El Capistan.
What pairs well with the Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Super Bass, Fender Deluxe Reverb, Gallien-Krueger Legacy 112 — Marshall Super Bass leans bright right where the warm tone needs it.
How much does the Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay cost?+
Around $272.16 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).