The JAM Pedals Delay Llama B-Stock is the maker's analog delay offered at a reduced price because of cosmetic blemishes. JAM Pedals describes these units as brand new, with the blemishes affecting appearance only. Under the hood it is the same Delay Llama: an analog delay built on BBD (bucket-brigade device) chips modeled after the Panasonic MN3205, which JAM Pedals says "produce warm repeats that blend naturally with the dry signal"1. Maximum delay time is 600 ms1.
The B-stock listing is priced in GBP on the maker's site: a regular price of £219.00 and a sale price of £259.001. Limited artwork versions are one-of-a-kind hand-painted pieces, so each differs in detail from the photos shown1.
What B-stock means
B-stock Delay Llamas are pedals that did not pass JAM Pedals' cosmetic quality check; the maker states they are otherwise brand new and in 100% working order2. For a player, the difference from a regular unit is visual only: the circuit, controls and sound are unchanged. The listing carries a 30-day money-back guarantee, with a refund "no questions asked" if you are not satisfied within 30 days of receiving the product1.
The controls
The front panel keeps analog delay simple: three knobs and a subdivision toggle1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Time | Sets delay time1 |
| Repeats | Controls feedback1 |
| Level | Sets the repeats above the dry signal1 |
| Subdivision toggle | Selects eighth notes, quarter notes or dotted eighth notes1 |
The right footswitch does double duty. Tapping it at least twice sets the tempo1. Keeping it pressed engages HOLD/self-oscillation for as long as the switch is held1, the classic analog-delay trick of pushing the circuit into runaway feedback and then riding it by hand.
Bypass modes and internal trimmers
The Delay Llama ships in true-bypass mode, but buffered trails can be selected instead. The switch is made by holding the TAP footswitch while reconnecting power, then releasing it after three LED blinks1. In buffered mode the repeats continue to fade out naturally when you disengage the pedal, rather than cutting off abruptly.
Two internal trimmers fine-tune the behavior:
- One trimmer sets the maximum number of repeats1
- A second sets the trails fade-out time in buffered-bypass mode1
The first is useful if you want more or less self-oscillation available at the top of the Repeats knob; the second shapes how the delay tails end when you switch the pedal off in buffered mode1.
Power and specs
The Delay Llama runs on 9V DC with a center-negative plug and draws 120 mA1.
At 120 mA, this pedal draws more current than many compact analog pedals. A dedicated, isolated 9V output on a pedalboard power supply is the practical way to feed it; a small battery or a shared daisy-chain output may not keep up.
How it differs from the Delay Llama Xtreme
The B-stock Delay Llama sits alongside the B-stock Delay Llama Xtreme "May the 4th" in JAM Pedals' range. The Xtreme is a larger analog delay with presets and modulation, built on three 3205 BBD chips that provide up to 800 ms of delay, against the standard Llama's 600 ms21. Where the standard pedal has three knobs and a subdivision toggle, the Xtreme adds four savable presets plus manual mode, four XTREME trail modes (Vibrato, Tape-Age, Random and Pitch-Shift), a kill-dry switch, a TAP jack that accepts a normally-open TS momentary remote switch, and a PS jack for a TRS preset controller2. Both share selectable true or buffered bypass and the same 9V DC center-negative power requirement, with an isolated supply recommended for the Xtreme2. The Xtreme B-stock is listed at a regular price of £399.00 and a sale price of £439.002.
Questions
What is the difference between B-stock and a new Delay Llama?
B-stock units are brand new and in full working order, with cosmetic blemishes only: they did not pass JAM Pedals' cosmetic quality check. The circuit, controls and performance are the same as a regular unit. Limited artwork versions are one-of-a-kind hand-painted pieces, so each differs in detail from the photos shown.
Does the Delay Llama have tap tempo?
Yes. Tap the right footswitch at least twice to set the tempo. A subdivision toggle selects eighth notes, quarter notes or dotted eighth notes. Holding the same footswitch down engages HOLD/self-oscillation for as long as the switch is held.
What BBD chips does the Delay Llama use?
The Delay Llama uses BBD (bucket-brigade device) chips modelled after the Panasonic MN3205. JAM Pedals says these produce warm repeats that blend naturally with the dry signal, which is the character of an analog delay rather than a digital one.
Is the Delay Llama true bypass?
It is selectable. The pedal ships in true-bypass mode, and buffered trails can be selected instead by holding the TAP footswitch while reconnecting power, then releasing it after three LED blinks. In buffered mode, an internal trimmer sets how long the trails fade out.
What power supply does the Delay Llama need?
It runs on 9V DC with a centre-negative plug, drawing 120 mA. That current draw is well above what a typical battery or a small daisy chain can comfortably supply, so a dedicated 9V pedalboard power output is the practical choice.
Sources (2)
- Delay Llama B-Stock, JAM Pedals (www.jampedals.com)
- Delay Llama Xtreme "May the 4th" B-Stock, JAM Pedals (jampedals.com)
