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DOD Rubberneck Delay

The DOD Rubberneck delay is one of the most interesting pedals released by DOD, and it became a staple in the roster of a pioneering brand that's been known for rather streamlined stompboxes.... Click on the title for more

DOD Rubberneck Delay

Nocturne Brain Marquesan Drive

The Nocturne Brain Marquesan Drive is a modern take on the late 70's White Label bud box Rat, and updating it with quality modern components like tantalum caps, metal film resistors, and a socketed *vintage 60's NOS UA308.... Click on the title for more

Nocturne Brain Marquesan Drive

Benson Germanium Fuzz

Portland's Benson Amps, makers of the very sought after Preamp (whose circuit also ended up in the Chase Bliss Audio's first Automatone pedal), just unveiled a Germanium fuzz that's likely to make Fuzzface lovers salivate.... Click on the title for more

Benson Germanium Fuzz

Delicious Audio’s Stompbox Booth at NAMM 2023

Once again, we were at NAMM with a shared pedal booth involving an awesome lot of boutique (and also non-boutique!) builders.
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Delicious Audio’s Stompbox Booth at NAMM 2023

Alexander Pedals Syntax Error 2

We were the first one to take a picture and report about the Alexander Pedals Syntax Error 2 at Summer NAMM 2021, and we now are excited to see the first demo videos of it!... Click on the title for more

Alexander Pedals Syntax Error 2

Walrus Audio Slö Multi Texture Reverb

We believe that the Walrus Audio Slö Multi Texture Reverb is the first major pedal release after Winter NAMM that was not showcased as a prototype at that show.... Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Slö Multi Texture Reverb

Greer Super Hornet Octave Fuzz

Popularized by such 6 string pioneers as Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, and Keith Richards the octave fuzz effect has attained somewhat legendary status in the rock music lexicon. Greer Amplification has been producing high quality analog guitar pedals for some time, and their newest offering is a fresh take on the classic octave fuzz design. Called the Super Hornet, the effect is based off a vintage Foxx Tone Machine offers a novel momentary switch called STINGER, which allows to trigger the octave parameter on and off without the button locking in one or the other position. This can lead to some really cool ideas.... Click on the title for more

Greer Super Hornet Octave Fuzz

Walrus Audio Fundamental Delay

Part of their 2023 eight-pedal series, the Walrus Audio Fundamental Delay answers the need for a simple, no-frills delay with three useful modes.... Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Fundamental Delay

Fender Hammertone Space Delay

2022 has seen the release of an uncommon number of Roland Space Echo clones (and also an updated version by the original manufacturer) and the Fender Hammertone Space Delay is the most affordable and streamlined of them all.... Click on the title for more

Fender Hammertone Space Delay

Lil’ RAT Distortion

ProCo's family of RATs has just birthed a lil' one!... Click on the title for more

Lil’ RAT Distortion

New at NAMM 2023: Sunnaudio R2D3 Helion Preamp EQ

At the NAMM 2023 Show, Marc at Sunnaudio showed us and played for us the prototype of the company's new Sunnaudio R2D3 Helion Preamp EQ, a bass-oriented, high-end Swiss army device that works well also on guitar and any other instrument with a pickup.... Click on the title for more

New at NAMM 2023: Sunnaudio R2D3 Helion Preamp EQ

Poly Effects Josh Smith Flat V

Australian builder Poly Effects got us used to devices that challenge established pedal trends (as you can see from the company's previous releases). Their new pedal, the Flat V, was designed in collaboration with Florida's blues guitarist/producer Josh Smith, and it's the weirdest pedal you'll ever see on a blues player's board.... Click on the title for more

Poly Effects Josh Smith Flat V