The Ibanez ADL Analog Delay is a vintage analog delay pedal made by Ibanez as part of its Master Series L range. TONEHOME records it as produced from 1985 to 1986, with a 300 ms delay time that it describes as tweakable, and a circuit board similar to the AD9 and the AD-80 Analog Delay1. It has never been reissued, and TONEHOME rates its availability as rare and its collectibility as high1.
What it is and how it relates to the AD9 and AD-80
The ADL's circuit board is similar to two earlier Ibanez analog delays1. The AD9 Analog Delay was produced from 1982 to 1984 and later reissued from 2005 to the present; RockBoard describes the AD9 as featuring "a 300 ms time effect, allowing for a wide range of delay times and repeat settings"23. The AD-80 Analog Delay is older still, produced from 1979 to 1980 in Ibanez's narrow box series with square switch45.
| Pedal | Produced | Delay time | Reissued | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD-80 Analog Delay | 1979 to 1980 | not recorded | No4 | not recorded |
| AD9 Analog Delay | 1982 to 1984 | 300 ms32 | Yes, 2005 to present2 | Good2 |
| ADL Analog Delay | 1985 to 1986 | 300 ms, tweakable1 | No1 | Rare1 |
For a player, the practical difference is availability. The reissued AD9 is a current pedal that TONEHOME rates as having good availability2, while the ADL turns up only as a used original from a two-year production run1. Ibanez has since made many other delay pedals, from the digital DDL Digital Delay to the recent LD303 Layer Delayer, but the ADL belongs to the company's 1980s analog line.
Price when new
TONEHOME gives the ADL's 1986 list price as 375 DM, recorded as $175 USD1. The AD-80's list price history shows how Ibanez priced its analog delays across the decade: 333 DM, or $160 USD, in 1979, then 239 DM in 1980 and 420 DM in 198145.
Rarity and collectibility
TONEHOME documents the ADL alongside the AD9 and the AD-80, noting that the ADL's PCB is similar to both1. That shared circuitry is the practical point for players hunting a vintage delay: the ADL's 300 ms of delay time gives a wide range of delay and repeat settings1, and its manual is still available1.
The ADL has never been reissued, so any ADL on the used market is a 1985 or 1986 original. TONEHOME hosts the ADL manual as a PDF on its product page1.
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Has the Ibanez ADL Analog Delay been reissued?
No. TONEHOME lists the ADL as never having been re-issued. That sets it apart from the AD9 Analog Delay, which Ibanez brought back in 2005 and has kept in the lineup since. The AD-80 Analog Delay, the other pedal the ADL's circuit board resembles, has also never been reissued. Players who want the ADL today have to find a used original from its 1985 to 1986 production run.
How much did the Ibanez ADL cost when it was new?
TONEHOME gives the ADL's 1986 list price as 375 DM, which it records as $175 USD. For comparison, the earlier AD-80 Analog Delay listed at 333 DM, or $160 USD, in 1979, and its list price rose to 239 DM in 1980 and 420 DM in 1981.
Why is the Ibanez ADL considered rare?
TONEHOME rates the ADL's availability as rare and its collectibility as high. It was produced only from 1985 to 1986, a short run, and unlike the AD9 it was never reissued, so the supply of originals has stayed small. TONEHOME has also listed very rare vintage Ibanez pedals for sale on its site, which reflects how scarce these pedals are on the used market.
Is the Ibanez ADL analog or digital?
The ADL is an analog delay. Its full name is the Ibanez ADL Analog Delay, and TONEHOME classifies it as an Analog Delay in Ibanez's Master Series L range. It sits alongside Ibanez's digital delay pedals of the era, such as the DDL Digital Delay, which used different circuitry.
What is the maximum delay time of the Ibanez ADL?
TONEHOME notes a 300 ms delay time for the ADL, and describes it as tweakable, meaning the range can be adjusted inside the pedal. The AD9, whose circuit board the ADL's resembles, also features a 300 ms delay time, which RockBoard says allows for a wide range of delay times and repeat settings.
Sources (5)
- TONEHOME, TONEHOME, 1986
- TONEHOME, TONEHOME
- AD-9 Analog Delay by Ibanez, RockBoard (www.rockboard.de), 2026
- TONEHOME, TONEHOME
- TONEHOME, TONEHOME (tonehome.de), 1980
