MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay Guitar Effects Pedal

MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay Guitar Effects Pedal

Product Features


Analog audio path

Extremely compact

600ms delay time

Controls: Mod switch, Delay time, Mix, Regen

True hardwire bypass

 
Reviews
 
I had the privilege of using an original Echoplex delay box that was lent to me years ago. After returning the Echoplex, I've relied on an inexpensive digital delay pedal that recently began to bomb out on me. After reading a lot of info and positive reviews on the MXR Carbon Copy Delay pedal, I decided to take the plunge and purchase it online at Amazon. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised.


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The pedal is nice and compact...no bigger than a phase 90. Sound-wise it's not quite an echoplex...but does have warm tonal characteristics that remind me of the old school delay sounds. The modulation button is a nice touch and does sound similar to the tape warble heard on the echoplex. It basically varies the speed of the echo...creating a chorus effect when heard along with your original signal. This is a very subtle chorus sound...but that's how I remember (and like) it. The pedal will also self oscillate when the repeats are pushed to the max for some crazy sounds...just take care not to blow up your speakers. I did notice some very minor noise on the longer echos when playing clean bright tones, however, I've read that this is not an uncommon thing with analog pedals.

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My only gripe with pedals like these are the internal controls. Personally, I think the whole trimpot concept is barbaric anymore. It just doesn't make sense to make the user disassemble an entire pedal to access additional controls. I doubt it would take much for Dunlop to drill an additional 2 holes into the housing to accommodate these features. Also, take care when disassembling these things. The jack threads are made of plastic...which can cross thread very easy if the metal nut fastener is tightened too much or incorrectly.

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Overall a really nice pedal. I was initially concerned that the 600ms delay wouldn't be long enough...but as it turns out...it's actually a little more that I need. Sounds cool, looks cool, and not too pricey. I think most musicians will find this a valuable addition to their setup.

 
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I guess my title pretty much says it all; Diverse yet simple, capable of creating tones similar to guys like Gilmour, Blackmore, Clapton, even Billy Gibbons...It takes a little working with, but is very workable with both lead and rhythm, clean and distorted; It is much more subtle than most delays--or it can be, depending how you use it. I was very pleased w/about 7 settings so far...durable construction(a chunk of metal)and a set of hypnotic blue lights. If you like the older sounding delay or just want to thicken out your chords in a low-key kind of way, I think this is $$$ well spent. I have friends who have spent more but got way less....


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Personally, I found this pedal works really well with Yngwie Malmsteen's distortion pedal; It is also very basic, and the two together don't overload and cause feedback or unwanted pickup noise/buzzing. But that's just me. I know his pedals are pretty cheap in price, but well constructed too(also a chunk of metal...).