Why buy the Ibanez DL10?

Released in 1989, the Ibanez DL10 is an hidden gem of a pedal. Perhaps most famously used by Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai, the DL10 created one of the warmest sounding digital delay tones. Put simply, this is a pedal for a guitarist looking to enhance their delay tones, while still hearing them.

Comparing the Ibanez DL10 and the DD-3

In many ways, the Ibanez DL10 is an answer to BOSS’s DD-3. Where the DD-3goes all in with offering multiple max delay times the DL10 keeps things simple and familiar. The DD-3 goes for ultra pristine repeats, the DL10 warms up the repeats just enough to add musicality. A vintage DD-3 can cost quite a lot, a vintage DL10 can still be found at great prices. Where the DD-3 has been re-issued and likely millions of units made, the DL10 is relatively rare.