knob controls delay a range
of 30–666ms (gotta love
the tip of the hat to “The
Devil’s Music”). Reverb
adds room-style reverb,
and Regen/Mod controls
the number of repeats and
also adds imperfections you
may hear when a reel to reel
machine is in action. This
mode makes a great solo
delay and can also do cool
rhythmic sounds thanks to a
wide range of delay time.
Mod acts as a tone control,
and Reverb determines the
overall depth of the reverb
effect. It’s a classic sound
and you don’t have to fiddle
too much with the knobs to
get there.
There are many delay and
reverb pedals available
today, and many of them
can produce a reasonable
facsimile of the early sounds
of rock and roll. What sets
the Memphis Sun apart is
Sun mode gives you some of the fact that it is specifically
that ADT flavor and makes
dialed in to achieve the slap
you think you have a clone
happy sounds of yesteryear.
of yourself playing the same If you play in a ‘50s cover
lines in the corner of the
band, this pedal is a must.
room. It’s perfect for nailing If you have an affinity for
those tranquil vintage
ambient devices, add it to
tones, but mixed with
your collection. If you’re an
distortion, I found myself
axe slinger intent on blazing
playing Jonny Greenwood’s new trails, put it in your
chunky, menacing
pedal chain and let it work
riff from Radiohead’s
wonders for you as you take
“Bodysnatchers.” The
a trip back to the future.
Memphis Sun may have
Not surprisingly, Keeley has
been designed with a
hit another home run, and
specific purpose in mind,
its name is Memphis Sun.
but the only limit is the
imagination of the player.
WHAT WE LIKE
Authentic vintage tones.
Easy to use. Fantastic build
quality on par with other
Keeley products.
CONCERNS
May cause severe bouts of
nostalgia.
Room mode provides
realistic tile style reverbs.
Time controls a pre-delay
range of 0–150ms, Regen/
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