If you want to coat your guitar sound in lush reverb or set it stuttering through a delay, then you'll be able to find everything from the subtle to the extreme right here at Bax Music. Flip through hundreds of different reverb and delay pedals as well as reverb-and-delay combo pedals to find exactly what you and your guitar need.
The Best Delays & Reverbs
You'll find all of the standard-issue reverb and delay stompboxes here, as well as the less standard. Our range includes everything from ultra-popular, super-compact models to mind-breakingly-extensive models, and on to more exclusive boutique models. Analogue or digital; true bypass or buffered bypass; and any other extra little perks, mods or add-ons you need. You'll also find all of the necessary trimmings like patch leads, daisy chains, power supplies and pedalboards in our effect pedal accessories department. And if you want your reverb and delay to be teamed up in one tight and convenient box, then have a look through these multi-effect pedals.
Reverb: From Vintage Analogue to Modern Shimmer
You can kit out your sound with some classic reverbs like room or hall, or go bigger with a church reverb, a cathedral reverb, or even an arena reverb. Or, you can get something more modern, like a bright shimmer reverb with a lush and dreamy sparkle to it.
Ambient Delays & Stereo Delays
If you're a die-hard fan of analogue warmth, you'll be able to find an array of delay pedals that gives you exactly that. If you prefer the tighter sound of a digital delay, then you'll also find more than enough to choose from - no matter your budget. Even guitarists that couldn't possibly choose between the two will find pedals that give them both. And even guitarists that can't do without the atmosphere of a good tape-delay are fully catered for.
The Best Reverb or Delay for Bass
A lot of bassists are plugging their four-string into a reverb or delay that's actually designed for guitars. While it works, the pedal might be sucking some of the low-end out of your sound and since the low-end is pretty essential to any bassist, it's a better idea to opt for a reverb or delay pedal that's designed exclusively for the bass - all of which you'll find in our bass reverb and delay department.
Frequently Asked Questions About Reverb & Delay Pedals
What does a reverb pedal do?
A reverb pedal makes your guitar sound like it's in a specific space, giving it a specific atmosphere. So you can give your guitar sound the slap-back-feel of a small room, the massive resonance of a hall or church, or even a cave. You can also get the more metallic vintage-flavoured sound of a plate or spring reverb.
Is it worth getting a reverb pedal?
If you feel like your guitar sound is a bit flat and dry, then even a little reverb can wake it up a bit. Reverb also helps to blend your guitar sound with the sound of the rest of the band.
What does a delay pedal do?
A delay pedal repeats the sound of your guitar multiple times - like a repeated echo. Most of the time, you can adjust the number of repeats, the speed of the repeats, and how quickly or slowly the echo dies off. This gives your guitar sound a more spacious and richer sound.
What's a tape delay?
The tape delay is a classic example of a delay pedal. The original tape delays were literally reel to reel tape recorders that would capture a snippet of guitar, repeat it, then gradually delete it from the tape at the same time so the repeat fades out. These days, most tape delays mimic the organic warmth of tape rather than using real tape.
Is a delay pedal the same as a looper pedal?
A delay pedal basically adds an echo effect to the original sound, and the echoed repeats fades out, just like a real echo in a big empty room. Looper pedals do something quite different: they actually record a sample of your guitar and then repeat it endlessly on a loop so you can play something else over the top.
Is it worth getting a delay pedal?
The sound of pretty much any of your personal guitar goddesses and gods will have included a delay at some point - whether it's the classic sound of The Edge from U2, or the progressive guitar work of Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead. Delay pedals repeat the sound of your guitar multiple times, basically adding a fading echo effect, which if nothing else, just sounds cool.
What's the difference between a reverb and delay pedal?
Reverb and delay are both spatial effects. Reverb kind of stretches the reverberation of the original sound, while delay repeats the sound, like an echo. Combine the two and you can build massive walls or complex tapestries of guitar sound.
