tc electronic Bucket Brigade
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Bucket Brigade
Product Info
Article Number:
530567
Brand:
tc electronic
Model:
Bucket Brigade
Category:
Delay/Echo Pedals
Price:
$80.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Bucket Brigade delivers a genuinely warm, vintage-flavored delay that's surprisingly affordable. It’s a great choice for guitarists and bassists wanting that classic BBD sound without the premium price tag—perfect for adding a touch of character to blues, rock, or indie tracks.
Product Description
- tc electronic Bucket Brigade
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass
- BBD Analog Delay Pedal
- Modulation switch adds a chorus effect to the delay
- Controls: Depth
- Delay
- Feedback
- Switch: Mod
- LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Effect Bypass
- True Bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Mains adapter connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative polarity inside
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (not included in delivery
- Suitable mains adapter: Art.#409939#)
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.
PROS
- • Warm, BBD analog delay tone convincingly emulates vintage bucket brigade circuits.
- • Modulation switch adds subtle, usable chorus-like movement to the repeats.
- • True bypass preserves your signal integrity when the effect is disengaged.
- • Compact footprint makes it easy to integrate into tight pedalboard setups.
CONS
- • Limited delay time compared to more modern digital delay options.
- • Lack of tap tempo functionality restricts rhythmic precision.
- • Requires a separate power supply, adding to the overall cost.
Product Video
Key Features
Delay Type
Analog (Bucket Brigade Device)
Max Delay Time
Approximately 500ms
Controls
Depth, Vol, Delay, Feedback, Mod switch
Tap Tempo
No
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Mains Adapter (barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1mm, negative polarity)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more of a subtle, swirling effect than a full-blown chorus; think a gentle detuning of the repeats for a slightly vintage vibe.
It's more suited for shorter, atmospheric repeats than complex rhythmic patterns. Longer delays simply aren’t in its design.
No, this pedal is designed exclusively for use with an external 9V DC power supply – batteries are not supported.
