Ibanez ES3 Echo Shifter

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Ibanez ES3 Echo Shifter

Ibanez

ES3 Echo Shifter

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Product Info

Article Number: 489083
Brand: Ibanez
Model: ES3 Echo Shifter
Price: $196.90

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The Ibanez ES3 is a surprisingly capable delay pedal offering a great blend of analog warmth and digital precision. It’s a fantastic option for guitarists and bassists who want a versatile, affordable delay without a ton of complexity. Perfect for players seeking a solid, reliable workhorse for rehearsals and gigs.

Product Description

  • Ibanez ES3 Echo Shifter
  • Effects Pedal for Guitar & Bass
  • Analog / digital delay
  • Controls: Mix
  • Feedback
  • Depth
  • Speed
  • Delay Time
  • Switch: Analog / Digital
  • Modulation On / Off
  • Instrument level / line level
  • LED: Effect on
  • Tap / OSC On
  • Foot switch: Effect bypass and tap
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power supply connection: barrel plug socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative polarityinside
  • Current consumption: 125 mA
  • Power supply via 9 V DC power supply (not included
  • suitable power supply: Art.#409939#)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 116 x 153 x 57 mm

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported

PROS
  • • Versatile analog/digital modes offer a wide tonal palette.
  • • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly for gigging musicians.
  • • Tap tempo functionality provides rhythmic flexibility and precision.
  • • Solid build quality with robust footswitch and durable enclosure.
CONS
  • • Limited modulation options compared to higher-end delay pedals.
  • • Lack of battery power restricts portability for some users.
  • • Input/output jacks are somewhat close together, potential cable crowding.

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Key Features

Delay Type Hybrid Analog/Digital
Max Delay Time Approximately 750ms in analog mode, 1000ms in digital mode
Controls Mix, Feedback, Depth, Speed, Delay Time, Analog/Digital Switch, Modulation On/Off, Instrument/Line Level
Tap Tempo Yes, via footswitch
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC, 125mA, 5.5 x 2.1mm barrel jack

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Frequently Asked Questions

The analog mode delivers a warmer, more organic tone with subtle imperfections, while the digital mode provides cleaner repeats and greater control over parameters.
The Depth control modulates the delay time, creating a warbling or phasing effect – it’s a pitch-based modulation, not a chorus-like effect.
Yes, the Line Level setting significantly reduces the input signal, preventing clipping when recording directly into an interface, especially with hotter pickups.

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