The Walrus Audio ARP-87 is a Walrus Audio delay pedal, currently around $188.50. Close alternatives include the Electro-Harmonix Canyon and the Keeley Eccos Tape Flanged Delay. It pairs well with the Traynor SB110 and the Peavey MAX 100.
Walrus Audio ARP-87
Walrus Audio · pedal
The Walrus Audio ARP-87 is a compact, feature-rich multi-function delay with four main algorithms, Digital, Analog, Lo-Fi, and Slapback, covering a wide range of echo tones. The Digital mode gives pristine, crystal-clear repeats great for rhythmic riffs, with modulation that adds movement without sounding too synthetic. The Analog mode is warm and inviting with grainy repeats that add dimension to chords and lines, the Lo-Fi mode sweeps from warm and warped to murky AM-radio haze that reveals ghostly details on long repeats, and the Slapback mode nails quick, snappy echoes for chicken-picking. A hidden fifth tremolo-delay mode can be unlocked with a switch combination. It uses tap tempo and a subdivision knob instead of a time knob, plus an X knob whose function changes per algorithm. It suits players wanting versatile, mix-friendly delay tones and lo-fi textures in a small enclosure.
- analog
- delay
- digital
- slapback
- snappy
- mix
- tremolo
- echo
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Aug 26, 2026
Genres the Walrus Audio ARP-87 is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the Walrus Audio ARP-87
Traynor SB110
Traynor
24% matchRun Traynor SB110 after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Peavey MAX 100
Peavey
24% matchPeavey MAX 100's bright balances out the warm tone
Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800
Marshall
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800 answers back bright
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
tonal matchVox Mini SuperBeetle Bass leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
tonal matchMarshall Super Bass leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo
Peavey
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo answers back bright
Díaz CD-100 Amp Head
Diaz
tonal matchDíaz CD-100 Amp Head leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Peavey MAX 208
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey MAX 208 leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Pedals that stack with the Walrus Audio ARP-87
Browne Amplification Carbon
Browne Amplification
23% matchWhere this leans warm, Browne Amplification Carbon answers back bright
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
23% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler gives it low gain to fill it with
Walrus Audio Lillian
Walrus Audio
20% matchPut Walrus Audio Lillian after Walrus Audio ARP-87 in the signal chain, clear of Walrus Audio ARP-87's own gain stage
Voodoo Lab Tremolo
pedal
17% matchVoodoo Lab Tremolo's bright voice goes after Walrus Audio ARP-87 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Walrus Audio ARP-87's own analog warmth character
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchTone City Dry Martini is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Walrus Audio ARP-87 gives it exactly that
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
tonal matchWalrus Audio ARP-87 leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature wants
Dunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027
Dunlop
tonal matchInto Walrus Audio ARP-87, Dunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027 is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
ProCo RAT 2
Proco
tonal matchInto Walrus Audio ARP-87, ProCo RAT 2 is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Cheaper alternatives
MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay
MXR
71% similarityShared character: controls, digital, delay
Wampler Faux Tape Echo
Wampler
71% similarityShared character: features_tap_tempo, digital, delay
Dunlop MXR M299 Carbon Copy Mini
Dunlop
70% similarityShared character: digital, delay, mix
TC Electronic Echobrain Analog Delay Effetto Delay A
TC Electronic
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boss DM-2W Delay Waza Craft
Boss
95% similaritysimilar tone character
JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Tape Delay
JHS Pedals
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Eventide Rose Modulated Digital Delay
Eventide
73% similarityShared character: controls, features_tap_tempo, wide_range
JAM Pedals Delay Llama Mk.3
Jam Pedals
72% similarityShared character: features_tap_tempo, digital, delay
JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition
JHS Pedals
70% similarityShared character: digital, delay, mix
Walrus Audio Meraki
Walrus Audio
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Electro-Harmonix Canyon
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarityShared character: digital, delay, warm
Keeley Eccos Tape Flanged Delay
Keeley
70% similarityShared character: controls, delay, mix
Boss DD-8 Digital Delay
Boss
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Strymon TimeLine
Strymon
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Strymon Brig echo Compact
Strymon
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Catalinbread MontaVillian
Catalinbread
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Walrus Audio ARP-87?+
The closest matches in character are the Electro-Harmonix Canyon, the Keeley Eccos Tape Flanged Delay, the Boss DD-8 Digital Delay. Budget picks: MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay, Wampler Faux Tape Echo, Dunlop MXR M299 Carbon Copy Mini. Boutique upgrades: Eventide Rose Modulated Digital Delay, JAM Pedals Delay Llama Mk.3, JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition.
What pairs well with the Walrus Audio ARP-87?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Traynor SB110, Peavey MAX 100, Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800 — Run Traynor SB110 after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright.
How much does the Walrus Audio ARP-87 cost?+
Around $188.50 (live listing price, updated Aug 26, 2026).
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