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Golden Age of Gear - hosted by Joey Landreth & Derek from Revv Amps
This is the golden age of guitar gear! With so many awesome options available for players, it’s a thrilling time for musicians of all styles.
Join Joey Landreth and Derek Eastveld as they hang out and geek out over the gear that’s inspiring them right now. From killer pedals to amazing guitars, they’ll showcase the tools inspire and excite them, helping to fuel their creativity as guitarists.
Golden Age of Gear - hosted by Joey Landreth & Derek from Revv Amps
Why Are Guitarists Paying $1,000 For [THIS] Delay Pedal?
Memory Man | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 33
This week on The Golden Age of Gear, Joey dives headfirst into analog delay heaven with the vintage Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man — modded by none other than Analog Man. Sent over by Evan of Pedals to Metal, this iconic delay quickly goes from “loaner” to “might never leave the studio” status.
We explore the rich modulation, generation loss, and vibey imperfections that have made the Memory Man a must-have for artists from Radiohead to Albert Lee. From swirling ambience to slapback swagger, this pedal does it all — hiss, giant power supply, and all. Joey and Derek talk vintage vs. modern, boutique prices, cork-sniffing vs. practicality, and why sometimes gear just needs to inspire you, even if it’s noisy and overpriced.
Is a $1,000 delay pedal worth it? Would you buy one? Let us know in the comments.