Jhs Pedals FLIGHT DELAY BLUE

Essentials to Know About the JHS Flight Delay Pedal

• 3 iconic delays combined in a pedal without menus: Analog, Reverse, and Digital.
• Tempo locked to playing thanks to tap tempo, with subdivisions (quarter note, eighth note, dotted eighth note) for rhythmic delays.
• Dedicated tone control (EQ) to shift from dark and warm repeats to bright and precise echo.
• Built-in modulation (chorus, vibrato, or off) to thicken the echo and add movement, from subtle to very expressive.

An "all you need" delay: JHS's approach versus menu-driven pedals

The JHS Flight Delay was designed as an antidote to "menu diving": a straightforward interface, musical controls, and three essential flavors inspired by classics beloved by guitarists. The Analog mode captures the spirit of filtered BBD delays like the EHX Memory Man and Boss DM-2, the Digital pays tribute to early DSP delays with a clean and percussive character (such as the Boss DD-5 or Ibanez DE7), and the Reverse opens the door to backward textures in the vein of iconic effects. The result: a pedal familiar from the first seconds, yet capable of covering a wide sonic range.

From slapback to dreamy reverse: who is the Flight Delay for?

This guitar delay pedal suits both musicians who want a simple echo to dial in and creatives seeking atmospheres and controlled accidents (auto-oscillation via the Repeats control). In blues, rock, and pop, it excels at slapback and subtle repeats to broaden a riff. In indie, post-rock, ambient, or worship, it becomes a pad machine thanks to longer times, subdivisions, and modulation. In the studio, the EQ allows placing the delay in the mix without overwhelming the track; live, the ergonomics (two footswitches, clear toggles) facilitate quick adjustments on the pedalboard.

Controls, modes, and live features: simple but far from basic

The Flight Delay gets straight to the point with immediately useful settings: Mix adjusts the effect signal relative to the dry sound, Repeats controls the number of repeats (up to infinity), Time sets the delay time from 50 ms to 1 second, and EQ colors only the repeats to make them rounder or sharper. Two dedicated controls, Mod Depth and Mod Rate, govern the modulation, while a selector chooses between Chorus, Vibrato, or Off. For playing, the right footswitch serves as tap tempo (two taps or more to lock the tempo), and a subdivision selector instantly transforms your tempo into musical patterns (quarter note, eighth note, dotted eighth note). Note: when switching modes, the delay time resets to the value set by the Time potentiometer. Finally, the Trails mode allows the repeats to naturally fade out when bypassing the pedal (activation/deactivation by holding both footswitches for 2 seconds).

The sound

The character of the JHS Flight Delay stands out with a very musical response and immediate playability. The Analog mode offers softer, slightly filtered repeats, ideal for thickening a lead without hardening the attack, with modulation capable of evoking "vintage" vibrations. The Digital mode delivers a cleaner and more defined echo, perfect for back-and-forth lines, synced delays, and rhythmic patterns where each repeat must remain clear. The Reverse mode adds a cinematic dimension: reversed attacks, airy tails, experimental textures that remain usable in a song context. The pedal is also used by guitarists like Ty Meyers, proof of its "stage" orientation: effective, quick to dial in, and inspiring enough to become a true signature tool.

Technical specifications

Effects	Delay	Type	sector
Technology	Digital	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Blue
EQ	Yes

Modes	Analog, Reverse, Digital	Output	6.35 mm mono jack
Delay time range	50 ms to 1 second	Tap/Expression input	6.35 mm jack (TS for external tap, TRS for expression pedal)
Potentiometers	Mix, Repeats, EQ, Time, Mod Depth, Mod Rate	Power connector	2.1 mm barrel (center negative)
Repeats	can go up to infinite repeats (auto-oscillation)	Dimensions (L x W x H)	119 x 89 x 38 mm
Subdivision	quarter note, eighth note, dotted eighth note	Weight	approximately 450 g
Modulation	Chorus, Vibrato, Off	Power supply	not included
2 footswitches	Bypass (left), Tap Tempo (right)	Required power	9V DC (center negative)
Trails bypass mode	repeats preserved after bypass (hold both footswitches for 2 seconds)	Consumption	85 mA
Input	6.35 mm mono jack