The Danelectro PB&J is a compact delay pedal from Danelectro, carrying the model number DJ17. It belongs to the Danelectro Minis series, a line of small-format pedals that also took in an auto-wah, an octave-distortion and a Leslie simulator alongside the delay1.
What it does
The PB&J produces delay, the echo effect that repeats a note after a set interval. Danelectro's review coverage described it as "a baby blue PB&J (continuing the line's partiality to food references), which delays as well or better than many more expensive boxes"1.
Slap-back, the short, single echo associated with rockabilly and early country playing, is where the pedal has been put to work. Vintage Guitar's reviewer wrote: "In fact, I use the PB&J for slap-back. It's quiet, and authentic as you can get."1
Price and standing
The pedal was aimed squarely at the budget end of the market. Pedal of the Day's January 2015 review put retail at $45, with the reviewer's verdict that "you really cant beat the price"2.
"Retail is just $45 so you really cant beat the price."
Where it sits in the Danelectro delay range
Danelectro has returned to delay repeatedly, and the PB&J is one of the smaller, earlier entries. Players comparing it within the maker's catalog will find the Danelectro DE-1 Dan-Echo, the Danelectro Back Talk reverse delay, the Danelectro Reel Echo Tape Delay and the plastic-enclosed Danelectro FAB Delay among its siblings12.
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What is the Danelectro PB&J?
The PB&J is a delay pedal made by Danelectro, carrying the model number DJ17. It was part of the Danelectro Minis series of small-format pedals, which also included an auto-wah, an octave-distortion and a Leslie simulator. Vintage Guitar's 2001 review described it as a baby blue pedal that continues the line's partiality to food references.
What do reviewers say about the PB&J?
Vintage Guitar's reviewer found it delays as well or better than many more expensive boxes, and said he uses the PB&J for slap-back, calling it quiet and authentic as you can get. Pedal of the Day's 2015 review noted that retail was just $45, so you really can't beat the price.
Sources (2)
- Danelectro Minis, Vintage Guitar magazine, 2003-02-12
- Danelectro PB&J Delay, Pedal of the Day, 2015-01-20
