Should you buy a Strymon Timeline in 2021?

only if you wanted, you could buy me a coffee!

00:00 Intro
00:55 The King of Metaphor
1:37 What is this video about
2:01 Some more guitar
4:30 DSP constraints and making the case for external pedals
6:22 More guitar (I'm a guitarist - I like to play guitar)
8:00 Ah nice - a Looper too?
9;25 Boost function?
11:51 More guitar (I'm still a guitarist)

[LeonTodd]

That might be the greatest intro to a guitar demo ever.

[chrisnurse]

I love how there’s no harsh pick attack noise in your playing - it really makes for clear melodic playing

[michael_caz_nyc]

Strymon products are next level. I'm still amazed, every time I step on my Big Sky (and I've had Lexicon racks in the past). I'm not saying it's the same thing, but they pack incredible power in a stompbox. Strymon makes inspiration machines. Enjoyed your playing = Tasty.

[dreamaster]

Tune in next week when Johnathan realizes that a setup is the bomb and outs himself as a Strymon fan. ;)

[taylorpearcy]

Same. I just ordered one on Reverb today. Stoked!

[stevefearon]

JNC funniest intro, cheers for vids in 2020, happy new year onward and upward 2021

[JohanJoosLaur]

You're not just a guitarist, you're a hell of a musician. Wonderful video and these jams are crazy good !!! Totally understand the use of such a delay pedal with the HX Stomp (as well as drive pedals in front) to "ease" the DSP in there, that's what makes it so versatile I guess ? Sounds so great on its own and there's definitely enough DSP power to dial some great great tones, but in case you need to ease the DSP the unit is so small and well thought you can easily pair other pedals with it, now I can comprehend all that ahaha ! Crazy Doc

[PavelP]

The metaphors bit in the beginning = gold!

[johnzuker]

You’re a terrific guitar player. Great sounds, great feel.

[mattgilbert]

I really like the format of this video, John! Play, talk, play, talk, play...

[PeterBurton]

Some pedals are over hyped and some genuinely live up to it - the Timeline is definitely the latter. It’s a total game-changer pedal. Even legends like Michael Landau use it! I’ve had it on board since it came out about 10 years ago, I’ve even tried to boot it off with some more recent releases, and none can (for me at least). It is awesome.

[andivax]

the guitar demos in this video is a GEM

[cmath]

You are not alone. I was in the same boat. Purchased mine used a few weeks ago. No regrets . .A classic swiss army knife digital delay. The person who owned it before never updated the firmware. I suggest updating if you have not already. Great inspiring playing as usual from you

[sifender]

Just bought mine....why did I wait long to get one?! 🤯🤯🤯

[MrRuneberre]

Great tones and playing, Johnnathan! 👍 Really inspiring! 🎸🐝

[judiaz]

Astounding as always mate, I got my stomp based on your review now I need some skills 🤔

[guyfromnj]

I see others have mentioned it already but really beautiful playing on this one.

[psneville]

Great playing as always. Regardless of its age and the fact that Strymon hates updating firmware, it's still got a great-sounding stereo dual delay. Some of the others are good, too, but the thick effect-y ones sound a little treble-heavy and noticeably "that's a Timeline" sometimes, even when it's not in fact a TimeLine at all.

[jackprice]

The Strymon Timeline is a staple on many pedalboards. Like you I don't have one. However I do have a Mobius and the El Capistan that I still use in conjunction with my HX Stomp. With all the great delays and reverb pedals out there, many players still hang on to their Strymon Timelines and Big Sky.

[jburdsinfuse]

I was just shopping for a newish DL4. Good pedals are good pedals. It doesn't matter when they were made.