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Description

A versatile delay that can handle any job it's tasked with.

Sure the Superdelay does basic delay sounds, and it sounds better than anything else out there while doing them. But if all you want is a simple delay pedal, the Empress Superdelay isn't for you. The Empress Superdelay is for musicians who want to be inspired by their pedals, not limited by them.

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design).

Features and functionality

  • The Empress Superdelay lacks trails after bypass, surprising users accustomed to modern pedals with this feature.

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  • The Superdelay is designed to emulate the warmer, darker characteristics of a tape delay, which may explain a perceived loss of tonal brightness.

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User experience

  • Owners report losing track of time while exploring the pedal's various modes, indicating high engagement and creativity stimulation.

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  • Some users find the workflow and volume changes between modes on the Superdelay annoying, impacting their overall satisfaction.

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  • Some users report that the pedal makes their overall tone feel muffled, akin to placing a shirt over an amp.

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Comparisons

  • The DD-200 is noted as a cheaper alternative to the Superdelay, offering similar functionality.

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  • Users suggest that the Empress Echo System may offer a cleaner and more versatile alternative to the Superdelay for those seeking digital delay clarity.

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Value and pricing

  • Despite its age, the Superdelay retains high resale prices, surprising some users who expect more from newer models.

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See how Thomas DeLonge uses Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design)

Thomas DeLonge

Singer, Guitarist

Blink-182

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Seen on Tom’s pedalboard in the Ernie Ball Pursuit of Tone video at the 1hr 21min 43sec mark and for about 5 seconds. Note: the Empress Superdelay is seen to the right of the neck and headstock of the Gibson guitar. The Superdelay has printed grid on the front (side) of the pedal which can be clearly seen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuM2ecrsRpk

See how James "Munky" Shaffer uses Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design)

James "Munky" Shaffer

Guitarist

Korn

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Verified via Twitter

Munky himself posted an image with it in the studio. Unclear when it’s ever used.

See how Dann Huff uses Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design)

Dann Huff

Guitarist, Music Producer

White Heart

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Guitarist Dann Huff uses the Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design) on his pedalboard. According to VertexEffects, Huff was inspired by the rigs of his long-time friend and session musician Tom Bukovac, leading him to incorporate similar equipment into his own setup with a few customizations.

See how Jon Davis (Conan) uses Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design)

Jon Davis (Conan)

Singer, Guitarist

Conan

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As seen in this photo of his pedalboard : https://i.imgur.com/T4d4kNp.jpg

See how Brendan Ekstrom uses Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design)

Brendan Ekstrom

Guitarist

Circa Survive

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In a rig diagram featured on Guitar.com, Brendan Ekstrom of Circa Survive is shown using the Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design) as part of his 2011 setup.

See how Pablo Ilabaca uses Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design)

Pablo Ilabaca

Singer, Guitarist

Chancho en Piedra

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In a photo from a 2015 show, Pablo Ilabaca is seen using the Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design).

See how Louis-Jean Cormier uses Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design)

Louis-Jean Cormier

Guitarist

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Can be seen on the pedalboard at the back.

See how Devon Portielje uses Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design)

Devon Portielje

Singer, Guitarist

Half Moon Run

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Devon Portielje's pedalboard features the Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design) for his guitar setup. According to the RJM Music Technology Forum, his board also includes a Strymon BigSky and TimeLine for each channel, along with a variety of boosters and EQ pedals.

See how Surachai uses Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design)

Surachai

Music Producer

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Verified via YouTube

the Empress Superdelay pedal can be seen in this video

See how Jake Webb uses Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design)

Jake Webb

Guitarist

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Verified via YouTube

*Can be seen at 1:06 of the band performing 'unbalancing act' live at Newmarket studio.

See how Mark Trotter uses Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design)

Mark Trotter

Guitarist

Lonely The Brave

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Verified via Photo

In this photo, which shows Trotter's recording pedalboard, one of the items that can be seen in the pedalboard is the Empress Superdelay.

See how Ash Reiter uses Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design)

Ash Reiter

Singer, Guitarist

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Ash Reiter is shown using the Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design) in the user-uploaded photo on Shopify.

Genre Usage

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Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Empress Superdelay Delay Pedal (New Design), it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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