Strymon
Strymon Brig dBucket Delay Pedal
Best analog-style delay for guitarists seeking vintage warmth and modern control.
Experience the authentic sound and feel of classic analog bucket brigade delays with the Strymon Brig dBucket Delay Pedal. This powerful stereo pedal offers three distinct dBucket voicings, from gritty slapback to expansive soundscapes, each with organic feedback and lush modulation. Enjoy artifact-free tap tempo, a sensitive JFET input, and comprehensive MIDI control. With 300 presets and selectable bypass modes, Brig delivers vintage delay tones with modern performance and flexibility in a compact, durable stompbox.
$249.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
2
/ 204
#2 in Effects Processors
Price vs Category Average
-45%
Below average
Signal Path Type
Analog, Digital
/ Analog, Digital
Who it's for
- Studio musicians requiring clean, noise-free analog-style repeats
- Vintage tone seekers wanting authentic analog warmth and modulation
- Pedalboard minimalists needing professional stereo and MIDI functionality
Who should skip it
- Live performers needing immediate access to all modulation parameters
- Analog purists demanding genuine, non-linear bucket-brigade circuit behavior
- Budget-conscious players looking for affordable delay solutions
Performance breakdown
Analog Authenticity
Captures the gritty, organic warmth of vintage bucket brigade circuitry perfectly.
Modulation Depth
Lush, stereo-widening textures that add professional movement to every delay trail.
Integration Flexibility
Comprehensive MIDI and expression control makes this a powerhouse for complex rigs.
Input Sensitivity
Premium JFET circuitry responds dynamically to your unique picking attack.
Build Durability
Anodized aluminum chassis ensures reliable performance for years of heavy touring.
Preset Management
Three hundred slots provide immense storage for custom sound design explorations.
Key Specs
Signal Path Type
Analog, Digital
Bypass Type
True Bypass, Buffered Bypass
Processing Type
Analog, Digital
Number of Presets
300
MIDI Control Enabled
True
Power Supply Type
9V DC
Expression Pedal Input Enabled
True
Max Sampling Rate
96 kHz
Features
- Authentic analog bucket brigade delay sound
- Three distinct, voiced dBucket delay types
- Lush, individually voiced stereo modulation
- Organic feedback characteristics per voice
- Artifact-free tap tempo
- Premium JFET input for touch sensitivity
- Full MIDI control for presets and tempo
- Selectable true or buffered bypass
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Strymon Brig for its exceptional sound quality, focusing on its ability to authentically emulate warm, dark vintage bucket brigade delay circuits. The three distinct modes deliver remarkably organic and musical decay characteristics that often sound indistinguishable from true analog performance. Reviewers appreciate the compact design, which allows high fidelity delay to fit easily onto crowded pedalboards. While the price is premium, users feel the superior sonic fidelity and renowned build quality justify the investment. The Brig is celebrated as a professional tool that successfully merges authentic vintage tone with modern reliability in a small enclosure.
Know before you buy
The Brig features three distinct dBucket delay voicings: 3270 for classic bucket brigade tones, 1305 for grittier, lo-fi slapback, and Multi for expansive, rhythmic soundscapes.
Yes, the pedal allows you to store and recall up to 300 presets via MIDI, giving you extensive control over your sound library.
It does. The pedal features a dedicated expression pedal input for real-time parameter control and full MIDI implementation for remote preset switching and tempo synchronization.
Yes, the Brig offers selectable bypass modes, allowing you to choose between true bypass for a clean signal path or buffered bypass to maintain signal integrity over long cable runs.
The Brig requires a 9V DC center-negative power supply with a minimum of 250mA of current to operate correctly.
The premium JFET input circuit provides high-impedance, touch-sensitive response that reacts dynamically to your playing style, ensuring your guitar's natural tone remains intact.
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