Overdriven amp and delay

[maguchi]

I had thought of using a delay pedal to make my sound "fuller" for the lack of a better word.

Yes. I want it to be subtle.

I don't want it to be prominent in a band mix.

Just as a beginning point from where you can start adjusting knobs by ear, here's what AI gave me when I googled getting a fuller sound with a delay. "To set a delay for a fuller sound, aim for a moderate delay time (around 100-300 milliseconds), a low to moderate feedback level, and a mix level that blends the delayed signal with the original sound well, ensuring the delay adds depth without overpowering the primary sound;"

Delays are versatile and you can set them for the different vibes of songs. Another nice effect to try with a delay is "slapback". I mostly use delay for a Rockabilly or early electric blues slapback effect. I set it for a short delay time maybe between 90-130 milliseconds depending on the tempo of the song. I set the feedback low, for a single, quick repeat that echos right after the picked sound. It sounds great with edge of breakup and mild breakup.

For delays I like to use a Ibañez AD-9 or a Boss DD-3T.

 

[dronerstone]

I have always believed in less is more :)

Yes. But when it comes to wattage, less is less...

5W is gonna make dirt after delay sound awesome, probably not "subtle" though.

Those Supros are fun. Crank them and they'll get fuzzy. Again, not "subtle", imho.

Anything above a slight a amount of hair with delay in front is gonna get you into shoegaze land.

Any guitarist whose sound you love? What gear are they using, What's their signal chain, etc?

 

[newpedals]

Yes. But when it comes to wattage, less is less...

5W is gonna make dirt after delay sound awesome, probably not "subtle" though.

Those Supros are fun. Crank them and they'll get fuzzy. Again, not "subtle", imho.

Anything above a slight a amount of hair with delay in front is gonna get you into shoegaze land.

Any guitarist whose sound you love? What gear are they using, What's their signal chain, etc?

I have given up on using a delay pedal.

I tried to incorporate it in my rig twice, but I feel weird if it is always on (slapback).

I am not used to hearing delay. Probably this is why I don't wanna be conscious of it's footswitch near my feet while singing and playing covers on my guitar.

 

[woody]

I don't know how hard you hit the front end of your amp, but to tuck sounds in the background they need to be darker and have less transient content. Everything that's snappy and bright catches our attention.
So in these kinda situations a darker delay usually works pretty well for me.
I've had good results with the original Carbon Copy, or Delays like the DOD Rubberneck that lets you distort your repeats to knock down the transients and dial back the high frequency of the repeats with a tone knob.

 

[dronerstone]

I have given up on using a delay pedal.

I tried to incorporate it in my rig twice, but I feel weird if it is always on (slapback).

I am not used to hearing delay. Probably this is why I don't wanna be conscious of it's footswitch near my feet while singing and playing covers on my guitar.

Have you considered checking out entry-level multi FX stuff to tip a toe into the water and narrow down which does what, to find out more about the FX that float your boat?

I guess there's free software that would let you dabble just fine.

 

[la szum]

I have given up on using a delay pedal.

I tried to incorporate it in my rig twice, but I feel weird if it is always on (slapback).

I am not used to hearing delay. Probably this is why I don't wanna be conscious of it's footswitch near my feet while singing and playing covers on my guitar.

Keep trusting your instincts and your ears. You know your needs and situation better than anyone else!