The Jeds Peds Delay Verb is a DIY guitar effects pedal kit built around the PT2399 delay chip, sold by the UK kit maker either as a kit you solder yourself or as a Pre Built Kit assembled for you. Jeds Peds describes its character in two halves: "at lower settings this is a lovely reverb effect, at higher settings this goes into slap back delay"1. That short range places it between the reverb and delay categories, and it suits players who want a touch of space or a quick echo rather than long, repeating delay lines.
What it does to your sound
The delay time ranges from 40ms to 140ms, and Jeds Peds notes that as the delay time is increased, more highs roll off, so longer settings darken the repeats. The kit is inspired by the Crap Fi Delays and, in the maker's words, "provides hiss/noise free delay"1. Jeds Peds also states that the kit "compares to the Crap-fi Delay," with the comparison given for reference only and no endorsement or approval from any manufacturer1.
Controls
The page names one control explicitly: the Mix knob, which blends between the wet and dry signals1. The delay time range is set across the pedal's settings, with the highs rolling off as the time is increased1.
Versions and what you get
Jeds Peds sells the Delay Verb in five levels, so you can take on as much of the build as you like1:
- PCB Only: just the plain PCB
- PCB & Components
- PCB & Components and off board parts
- Full Kit
- Full Kit & Drilling
The Full Kit is supplied with a JP1590B enclosure, and the PCB design takes advantage of mounting the pots directly to it1. Drilling is an optional extra for the Full Kit at a small surcharge, and the drilled enclosure includes all the holes for a complete pedal1.
The Pre Built Kit costs £33.00 GBP, has a 1 to 4 week build time, and carries a 12 month repair warranty. Jeds Peds accepts no returns on pre-built kits, but will repair a fault that develops within that period1.
Where it sits in the Jeds Peds range
The Delay Verb is one of several delay kits from Jeds Peds, and the maker describes it simply as "Another PT2399 based delay kit"1. Like the maker's other builds, it comes as a kit with the pots mounted directly to the JP1590B enclosure, and it carries a list price of £33.00 GBP for the Pre Built Kit1.
Questions
Is the Jeds Peds Delay Verb a kit or a finished pedal?
It is sold both ways. Jeds Peds offers the Delay Verb as a DIY kit in several levels, from a plain PCB up to a Full Kit with a JP1590B enclosure, and also as a Pre Built Kit assembled by the maker. Pre Built Kits carry a 1 to 4 week build time and a 12 month repair warranty, with no returns accepted.
What chip does the Jeds Peds Delay Verb use?
The Delay Verb is built around the PT2399, a common delay chip used in many DIY and production delay pedals. Jeds Peds describes it simply as another PT2399 based delay kit, and says the design provides hiss and noise free delay.
How long is the delay on the Delay Verb?
The delay time ranges from 40ms to 140ms. That short range is what lets the pedal sit between reverb and slapback delay: lower settings read as reverb, higher settings as a distinct slapback echo. As the delay time is increased, more highs roll off.
Is the Delay Verb based on the Crap Fi Delay?
Jeds Peds says the kit is inspired by the Crap Fi Delays and compares to the Crap-fi Delay. The maker notes this comparison is for reference only, with no endorsement or approval from any manufacturer.
Does the Delay Verb kit include drilling?
Drilling is an optional extra for the Full Kit, available for a small surcharge. The drilled enclosure includes all the holes needed for a complete pedal, so you do not have to mark and drill the JP1590B enclosure yourself.
Does the pre-built kit have a warranty?
Yes. Pre Built Kits come with a 12 month repair warranty from Jeds Peds, so if a fault develops the maker will repair it. Returns are not accepted on pre-built kits, and build time is 1 to 4 weeks.
Sources (1)
- Delay Verb, Jeds Peds (jedspeds.co.uk)