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Electro-HarmonixDeluxe Memory Boy Delay Guitar Effects Pedal

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Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Boy Delay Guitar Effects Pedal
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The Korena take

Delay pedal around $190, aimed at players building repeats into the part itself rather than adding a little slapback at the end of the chain.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Ambient and post-rock players layering long repeats into washes
  • Rhythmic delay parts where the repeats carry the riff
  • Shoegaze textures where the dry note is barely the point

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who only want a short, clean slapback
  • Tight pedalboards — the enclosure is deep and tall
  • Anyone needing preset recall between songs

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01

4.72 inches wide

Roughly two compact pedals' worth of row space. Plan the board layout before it arrives.

Detail 02

5.71 inches front to back

Deeper than a standard compact pedal. It can overhang a narrow board tier or block a rear power strip.

Detail 03

2.52 inches tall

Knobs sit high. Check lid clearance if your case closes tight over the top row.

Detail 04

Delay effect

Repeats your signal after a set time. Long repeats and high feedback are what build ambient and post-rock beds.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Measure your board depth first; this one is deeper than a compact pedal
  2. 02Plan power and a free output before it lands on the board
  3. 03Delay placement matters — after drive sounds cleaner, before sounds grittier

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Where does it go in my signal chain?

Usually after drive and before reverb. Put it in front of a dirt pedal only if you want the repeats to distort along with the note.

02Will it fit a small pedalboard?

It's 4.72 by 5.71 inches. On a two-row mini board that's a real bite. Measure your depth before committing.

03Is this good for U2 or Frusciante style parts?

That's the territory. Rhythmic repeats that lock to the song and become part of the riff rather than a background echo.

04Can I use it for a subtle doubling effect?

You can, but this pedal earns its price on longer, more prominent repeats. A simpler delay covers subtle doubling for less.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Bridge Type
Tremolo
1 detailsSize & weight
Dimensions Wxhxd
4.72 inch x 2.52 inch x 5.71 inch

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