The Tokai TDL-1 is a vintage Japanese delay pedal from the early '80s, part of Tokai’s short-lived but cult-favourite effects lineup. Built like a tank with that unmistakable 80s industrial charm, it delivers warm, grainy repeats ideal for slapback, dub, and anything lo-fi. While largely overshadowed by bigger names, its BBD-fuelled tone and no-fuss layout earned it a quiet following among collectors and analogue delay heads. A piece of forgotten gold from Tokai’s electric past.
Specs: * 20–360 millisecond delay time * Three-knob layout for delay time, echo level, and feedback * 470 kΩ input impedance * 10 kΩ output impedance * 12 mA current draw * Metal chassis construction
Loop tape on base.
Product Specs
- Item Number: 36861
- Make: Tokai
- Model: TDL-1 Delay
- Condition: Very Good
- Finish: Silver
- Categories: effects-and-pedals ⇒ delay ⇒ pedal
- Year: 1980s
- Made In: Japan
- MPN: 36861