DGL-1 Digital Delay

This is my second review, because I now have a second Fender DGL-1 pedal. In my 2003 review I mentioned that I wanted another one as a backup - I now have another one. The sound is just as good as my original and in the last 2 years this pedal has proven it's reliability as well - and the original pedal that I've had for 13 years is still running strong.

Great pedal - almost reminds me of analogue delay in that it has lots of character and is not sterile as most digital delays seem to be. The pedal is not noisy. The delay can go from minimal echo volume to a delayed signal that is louder than the original (you can completely cut out the original signal if desired).

I bought it used 10 years ago and it's still running strong.

Very easy to use. I've had this pedal since about 1994 and it's been very consistant. There is one pedal to activate the delay, a 2nd pedal to use for the hold feature. The maximum delay time is 2 seconds(?).

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Great delay - I wish I could find a 2nd one to use with it or as a backup. The hold feature is excellent.

I have a Les paul and a Custom 72 Tele. I play through a Hotrod deluxe. I use a Blues breaker II to boost the sound level. I use the clean and overdrive channels on the amp. The tone is clean unless you get into too much loop feed back. Overall it delivers a great analog type slapback echo as well as the extended delay popular in the 80's (ala Pat Methany or Michael Hedges). I also use this pedal with an ovation and a Boss Chorus. Crystal clear.

Bought it around 85. Still works 100%. It is built very solid. No issues.

Very easy to use. You need to fool around with it a few days to get the sounds you want. Just alot of potential to explore.

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I have a Boss analog delay pedal. I use that for down and dirty stuff. This one delivers a more refined and clean tone. Which I also like to build into my overall sound.