Delay + Clean Boost pedal?

[dimebagfan01]

Hey guys, I've been searching for an all in one delay/clean boost pedal for solos for a while but have come up short. The only one I found was the Abominable Unholy Grail, but it takes all the grit out of my 5150 and sounds way too dark and muddy. Does anyone know where I could find a "lead tone in a box" type pedal that won't color my tone quite as much? Even if its just a delay pedal that can go above unity gain and provide a little boost, I just want a one pedal solution to this since I dont have a whole lot of room left on my board.

 

[Stooly]

I have the Tech 21 Boost DLA. Clean boost and delay in one box. Best delay pedal I've ever checked out and I checked out everything I could. Does tape delay and dotted 8ths as well as tap and all the regular delay functions. Clean pedal

 

[dimebagfan01]

I have the Tech 21 Boost DLA. Clean boost and delay in one box. Best delay pedal I've ever checked out and I checked out everything I could. Does tape delay and dotted 8ths as well as tap and all the regular delay functions. Clean pedal

Thanks for the recommendation! If I go for this one, I'll probably go for the first version without tap tempo as I don't really need it, but it looks like this could be a winner. Have you tried yours in an effects loop? My biggest concern is the boost coloring the tone of my 5150 too much.

 

[Stooly]

I've been using it in my 5153 effects loop and I haven't noticed anything doing an A/B.

 

[TheWarAgainstTime]

My Strymon Timeline has a built in boost that's adjustable per preset. I think it has the range to cut or boost up to 6 db

 

[dimebagfan01]

My Strymon Timeline has a built in boost that's adjustable per preset. I think it has the range to cut or boost up to 6 db

That's a beast of a pedal you got there, man. I really only need a light delay for leads though, so the Timeline is probably a little much for me.

 

[Stooly]

Thanks for the recommendation! If I go for this one, I'll probably go for the first version without tap tempo as I don't really need it, but it looks like this could be a winner. Have you tried yours in an effects loop? My biggest concern is the boost coloring the tone of my 5150 too much.

Yeah, effects loops are all a little different when it comes to pedals for sure. Buy from someone with a good return policy so if it doesn't work out you can at least get your money back. I sold my Uberschall because of the effects loop not playing well with my floor units or pedals. For a series effects loop, it sure acted like a parallel and it was line level...

 

[Gmork]

I recently got the tech21 boost DLA for exactly this purpose and it is absolutely perfect! Can be set to do kind of a chorus as well. Even has a control that makes the delay "wobble" which makes for some awesome spooky s***! I researched my butt off looking for just the same thing. The tech21 boost dla IS what you have been looking for.

 

[dimebagfan01]

Sounds like the Tech 21 is the way to go, then. After I sell off a few pedals to fund it, I'll be on the lookout for the first version. Thanks for the help guys!

 

[Stooly]

Sounds like the Tech 21 is the way to go, then. After I sell off a few pedals to fund it, I'll be on the lookout for the first version. Thanks for the help guys!

Definitely check the used market, I was able to find one used for $100 that was in perfect shape.