Pre Loved Boss DD-3 Digital Delay Made in Japan

This pre loved Boss DD-3 Digital Delay was made in Japan and is in good used condition. It has signs of wear (pictured)

• The DD-3 is a digital delay stompbox from BOSS.

• First released in 1986, succeeding the DD-2 with a refreshed chassis and updated design.

• The “Made in Japan” versions, often called “blue-label” units, are early production runs prized for their build quality and vintage tone.

Key Features

• Delay Time Range: 12.5 ms up to 800 ms — suitable for slap-back echoes, ambient repeats, and long textures.

• Controls:

  • E.Level — sets the volume of the delayed (wet) signal.

  • F.Back — controls the number of repeats, from single echo to infinite repeats.

  • D.Time — adjusts delay time within the selected range.

  • Mode switch — selects delay range (short, medium, long) or “Hold” (freezes repeats indefinitely).

• Outputs: Direct Out (dry) and main output (wet/dry blend), useful for stereo or wet/dry setups.

• Digital Conversion: 12-bit AD/DA system, contributing to its characteristic vintage digital-delay sound.

• Input Impedance: ~1 MΩ, guitar-friendly.

What’s special about the “Made in Japan” version

• Long-chip architecture gives warmer, more organic digital-delay tones.

• Produces subtle digital artifacts and character not found in later, smaller-chip versions.

• Build quality: early MIJ units are robust, historically significant, and sought after by collectors.

• Often described as providing delays that “sit” better in a mix — slightly softer, warmer repeats.

Best Uses

• Classic rock, indie, shoegaze, and ambient styles — adds vintage digital shimmer while retaining warmth.

• Live and studio use — straightforward controls allow for slapback, long repeats, or “infinite hold” textures.

• Wet/dry or stereo rigs — split signals for wide soundscapes.

• Ideal for those seeking a vintage digital-delay character at reasonable cost.