Jhs Pedals FLIGHT DELAY WHITE

A "best-of" classic delays, in the JHS spirit

The Flight Delay was designed as a direct response to the inflation of ultra-complete but sometimes overly complex delays for everyday use. Here, the idea is simple: gather the essential flavors that many guitarists actually use, in a clear and immediate interface. The three modes are inspired by well-known references (like Memory Man for warmth, DD-5 for precision, and the Reverse universe popularized by iconic delays), with a "plug and play" ergonomics that favors playing over tweaking.

For which guitarists and contexts?

The Flight Delay suits both the guitarist looking for their first real delay pedal and the experienced musician wanting a reliable pedalboard delay that's quick to dial in and easy to use live. It excels in slapback for rock and blues, tightly locked repeats for pop and indie, and more airy textures for ambient. In the studio, it quickly finds its place in the mix thanks to the EQ control on repeats; on stage, the tap tempo and subdivisions secure rhythmic parts stress-free.

Immediate controls, options that really matter

Everything is adjusted on the front panel: Mix sets the effect amount (from dry to 100% wet), Repeats controls feedback (up to infinite repeats), EQ adjusts the brightness of repeats, and Time sets the delay time (from 50 ms to 1 second). The modulation section adds movement only on the delayed signal, with a Chorus / Vibrato / Off selector and two dedicated knobs. Finally, the pedal includes a Trails mode (to keep delay tails in bypass) and a Tap/Exp input: you can either sync tempo externally or control delay time with an expression pedal.

The sound

The Flight Delay covers a very musical spectrum: the Analog mode provides warmer, slightly filtered repeats, ideal to thicken a lead without overpowering the playing; the Digital mode offers clear, defined echoes, perfect for pick-driven parts, arpeggios, and rhythmic delays; the Reverse mode opens the door to psychedelic atmospheres, transitions, and surprising soundscapes. The EQ knob is a major asset: darker to stay behind the note, brighter for a delay upfront. With modulation, you go from a subtle "movement" chorus style to a more pronounced vibrato for a vintage and expressive character. On the pro side, the Flight Delay is found in setups of artists like Ty Meyers, proving it naturally fits into a modern stage-oriented pedalboard.

Technical specifications

Effects	Delay	Type	sector
Technology	Analog & Digital	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	White
EQ	Yes

3 modes	Analog (filtered BBD style), Reverse, Digital (early DSP delay style)	Trails bypass	hold both footswitches for 2 seconds (setting is memorized)
Delay time range	50 ms to 1 second	Input	6.35mm Jack (mono)
Subdivisions	quarter note, eighth note, dotted eighth note (depending on tapped tempo)	Output	6.35mm Jack (mono)
Modulation on delayed signal	Chorus, Vibrato, or Off	Tap/Exp input	6.35mm Jack
Mix	dry/wet blend (midpoint around 50/50)	External tap tempo	via TS cable (mono) to switch or sync device
Repeats	feedback (fully clockwise: infinite repeats )	Expression pedal	via TRS cable (stereo), "Tip" polarity (heel: shortest delay, toe: longest delay)
Time	delay duration	Height	approx. 44 mm
Mod Depth	modulation depth	Width	approx. 89 mm
Mod Rate	modulation speed	Depth	approx. 119 mm
Usage note	when changing mode, delay time resets to the value set by the Time control	Required power	9V DC, center negative
Left footswitch	bypass (on/off)	Consumption	85 mA
Right footswitch	tap tempo (tempo locks after two or more presses)	Advice	do not use more than 9V DC