Ibanez AD-80 Analog Delay

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The Ibanez AD-80 Analog Delay is a classic tool for musicians seeking to add depth and resonance to their sound. With a simple interface and robust functionality, this pedal offers a rich bucket-brigade analog delay of up to 300 ms. Its controls for Delay Time, Repeat, and Blend allow for a highly customizable musical experience. This is more than just a delay pedal, it's a gateway to sonic landscapes.

Key Features:

Bucket-brigade analog delay up to 300 ms
User-friendly controls for Delay Time, Repeat, and Blend
Robust and durable construction
Classic tool for enhancing depth and resonance in music
Highly customizable sound experience

Product specs

Brand	Ibanez
Model	AD-80 Analog Delay
Finish	Pink
Year	1980
Made In	Japan
Categories	Delay Pedals
Pedal Format	Standard

FAQs

What type of delay sound can I expect from the Ibanez AD-80 Analog Delay?: The Ibanez AD-80 provides a warm, vintage delay sound characteristic of analog circuits, with a natural decay that complements both clean and overdriven tones.
Does the Ibanez AD-80 Analog Delay have a true bypass?: The Ibanez AD-80 does not feature true bypass. It uses a buffered bypass, which can slightly color the tone when the pedal is not engaged.
How long is the maximum delay time on the Ibanez AD-80 Analog Delay?: The Ibanez AD-80 offers a maximum delay time of approximately 300 milliseconds, providing subtle slapback to moderate echo effects.
Is the Ibanez AD-80 Analog Delay suitable for use with a bass guitar?: Yes, the Ibanez AD-80 can be used with a bass guitar, delivering rich, analog delay tones that complement the lower frequencies effectively.
What power supply does the Ibanez AD-80 Analog Delay require?: The Ibanez AD-80 uses a standard 9V power supply, compatible with most pedalboards, or it can be powered by a 9V battery for convenience.

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PROS

Unique, percussive analog delay sound
Can achieve vintage and deep tones efficiently
Offers a warm, musical character distinct from competitors
Considered a great investment, unlikely to lose value
Heavier, powerful repeats with a 3-D quality
Versatile, from slapback to 300ms delays
Collectible with a nostalgic appeal

CONS

Requires 18V power, less convenient than standard 9V
Delicate, precise adjustments needed for optimal settings
Short maximum delay time of 300ms
Can be noisy when used with other effects
Buffered bypass quality inferior to some competitors
Consumes more power than similar era pedals

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The NuX Analog Delay is noted as an affordable AD-80 clone, available secondhand for around $40.
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The Mooer Ana Echo is noted as a cost-effective alternative to the Ibanez AD-80, offering similar sound quality at a lower price.
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Features and functionality

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The Teisco delay pedal exhibits a "bitcrushed" effect past 12 o'clock on the dial, offering a distinctive sound variation.
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The AD-80's sound is highlighted for its warm, tape-like echo reminiscent of SP-404/303 tape effects.
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The AD-80 can operate with power supplies ranging from 15 to 18VDC, but exceeding 18V is not recommended.
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The Ibanez AD-80 is sought for its "ring mod"-ish decay, particularly for emulating Daniel Rosen's tone on Little Brother (Electric).
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Owners enjoy using the AD-80 for its warm, analog delay effect suitable for both clean and ambient soundscapes.
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The Ibanez AD-80 is praised for its compact size and durability, staying on pedalboards for years despite other gear changes.
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Owners highlight the AD-80's chimey, analog delay tone, which is praised for sustaining a warm, echoey sound ideal for ambient music.
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Value and pricing

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In some regions, the AD-80 is more affordable than the MXR Carbon Copy, making it a budget-friendly option for analog delay enthusiasts.
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Setup and maintenance

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The Ibanez AD-80 requires a positive center 1/8" adapter, and using a lower voltage power supply with a polarity converter can ensure compatibility.
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Rechargeable 9V batteries are a recommended alternative for powering the pedal, avoiding potential issues with power supply mismatches.
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Adapting a Boss-style plug to match the 1/8" mono jack is suggested for easier power supply compatibility.
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Good pedal, not that easy to dial-in

Have owned a couple of these down the years. The most tape-sounding of all the BBD analog delays. 18V gives it a lot of power, the repeats are VERY loud and can easily overwhelm if not dialled in carefully (8 o'clock on the blend knob is roughly equivalent to 12 or 1 oclock on the Boss DM-2/DM-3). Maximum delay time is rated at 300ms but is in fact noticeably longer than the Boss DM-2/DM-3, which are also rated at 300ms. The repeats are powerful, warm and very "3-D". Cool piece of vintage kit, but somewhat impractical for modern use (requires 18V, mini-jack rather than modern industry standard barrel plug power input, will drain 2 x 9V batteries very quickly so battery power not recommended). It can also be VERY noisy when combined with other effects. Using some form of noise gate/noise suppressor before this pedal would be advisable. The buffered bypass is noticeably inferior to Boss pedals and imparts a slightly tinny, metallic quality to your tone. The first of these that I owned had a weird, phaser-style bleed into the dry signal when bypassed that I actually really liked (trippy, in a good way), but some would understandably hate it. Honestly, for all practical intents and purposes the current production Ibanez AD-Mini does the job better (much quieter, easier to dial in useable tones, smaller and 9V powered with a barrel-plug) for a fraction of the price the AD-80 now pulls.