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Delay and Echo
Used by David since 1968.
Delays or echo is perhaps the single most important Gilmour effect. Nothing characterizes his tone more than that rich echo. I recommend that your rig includes at least one echo and one digital delay. That way you can get both the pre-Animals echo tones and the more accurate delays for songs like Wall 2, Run Like Hell etc. The main difference between the two is that echo is darker with a muffled decay. A digital delay is bright with a linear decay and accurate time.
David used Binsons in the 70’s. These are extremely hard to find and cost a small fortune. A good sounding tape simulator or analog delay will do fine.
- Electro Harmonix Memory Man. One of the most authentic analog units on the market with warm smooth echo.
- Boss DD-20. A versatile unit with different delay/echo modes and 4 preset banks.
- MXR Carbon Copy. Warm authentic analog delay.
- BYOC Digital Echo & Ping Pong Delay. Separate echo and ping pong delay or simply combine the two! One of the few true bypass delay units on the market.
- TRex Replica. Used by David on the 2006 tour this unit produces incredibly warm authentic vintage delays.
- Eventide Timefactor. Incredibly versatile delay ideal for David’s PULSE tones. 9 different types of delay and 10 banks!
- TC Electronic Nova Delay. Great for modern Gilmour delays with lots of features and different delay modes.
- Boss DD-2 and DD-3. Great all-round pedals suitable for all eras. The DD-2 (discontinued) has a much warmer tone than the DD-3.
- Ibanez DE-7. Great sounding budget model with echo and digital modes.
