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Hamstead Soundworks Comet Interstellar Driver

In the global race to build an overdrive pedal that's "versatile, transparent, dynamic and/or full of character" (those are the words that everyone's after in this niche) Cambridgeshire's Hamstead Soundworks is faring very well indeed, having released a couple of very well-received drive pedals. The brand new Comet can be…Click on the title for more

Hamstead Soundworks Comet Interstellar Driver

New Pedal: Handy FX Minotaur Klone

The Handy FX Minotaur Overdrive is a new addition to the ever-growing family of K-style overdrives, aka Klon Centaur clones, aka Klones. The Klon Centaur is the most buzzworthy guitar pedal out there, with original units selling for over $5,000. Although the Minotaur shares the simple 3-knob layout of the…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Handy FX Minotaur Klone

Pedal Update: Spiral Electric Black Spiral II (aka Black Rose)

We wrote about Tom Cram in this Deli mag article linked to the 2016 Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit. As DigiTech's Marketing Director, at the time he was heavily involved in developing the company's pedal releases and was also one of the main actors behind the now widespread "collaborative pedals" trend. Tom's…Click on the title for more

Pedal Update: Spiral Electric Black Spiral II (aka Black Rose)

SolidGoldFX Ether Modulated Reverb

Modulation is an effect that is often found in delay pedals, but in the last few years, some of the most creative builders have been releasing reverb circuits followed by modulation, opening up a new, well-received niche with ambient leanings. The SolidGoldFx Ether is the Montreal company's take on that…Click on the title for more

SolidGoldFX Ether Modulated Reverb

Vahlbruch FX 6-PHI-4 Phaser

The Vahlbruch FX 6-PHI-4 is a high-end, hand-made, analog multi-stage phase shifter manufactured by a German builder on the rise. The circuit is the company's take on the classic JFET phasing effect and uses a matched set of 4 or even 6 new-old-stock 2N5952 transistors. Unlike the vintage unit that…Click on the title for more

Vahlbruch FX 6-PHI-4 Phaser

Win 3 Awesome Pedals + a D’Addario board and Voodoo Lab PSU! [ENDED}

Pedal giveaways are back, and this week we have one for you in pastel colors - and black! A very lucky person among our readers will take home the following, in extremely rigorous alphabetic order: D'Addario XPND board: an expandable pedalboard by D'Addario Mr. Black Deluxe DeluxePlus: (yep, DOUBLE deluxury!)…Click on the title for more

Win 3 Awesome Pedals + a D’Addario board and Voodoo Lab PSU! [ENDED}

Spun Loud Effects Litigator Overdrive

We've been talking about the "Beano Tone" a few weeks ago in relation to this pedal, the warm yet edgy sound that became the signature of Eric Clapton early sound when he was playing with the Blues Breakers. The Spun Loud Effects Litigator Overdrive gives us another opportunity to check…Click on the title for more

Spun Loud Effects Litigator Overdrive

Sitek Phasia Phaser

Poland's Sitek is an emerging pedal builder to keep your eyes (and ears) on, as they are releasing increasingly interesting hand-built pedals. The Phasia is a phaser with some interesting features. Besides your standard Rate, Depth and Feedback knob and a Tap Tempo footswitch that's now common on modulation pedals,…Click on the title for more

Sitek Phasia Phaser

Fairfield Circuitry Hors d’Oeuvre? Active Feedback Loop

The Fairfield Circuitry Hors d'Oeuvre? is a simple yet clever active feedback loop pedal that lets you insert, trigger and blend-in a separate chain of effects, and also feed that incoming signal back into itself (through the Feed knob) for some out-there ambient effects. To help correct phase problems occurring…Click on the title for more

Fairfield Circuitry Hors d’Oeuvre? Active Feedback Loop

Suguru Big Katsu Distortion

Notwithstanding its fun Japanese snack theme, the Suguru Big Katsu Distortion is a pedal made for rather tense musical styles: a high-gain distortion delivering - to quote the manufacturer - "crunchy and thick tones reminiscent of post-rock or shoegaze styles"! Its thick tone with a slight low-end roll-off is delivered…Click on the title for more

Suguru Big Katsu Distortion

Crazy Tube Circuits Crossfire Dual Overdrive

Fender "Black Panel" or "Blackface" amps were made in the mid-'60s and came to define the sound of a blues guitar legend: Steve Ray Vaughan. The Ibanez Tube Screamer, on the other hand, is - simply put - the most popular overdrive pedal ever made. This overdrive/amp combo (in that…Click on the title for more

Crazy Tube Circuits Crossfire Dual Overdrive

New Pedal: Master Effects Transmission V2 Preamp/EQ

Bassists (and also guitarists) obsessed with Joy Division and New Order should rejoice! The Master Effects Transmission Preamp is based on the preamp circuit found in the vintage Yamaha BB1200 basses utilized by Peter Hook, who played in both bands. Hand-assembled in Calgary, Canada, and featuring high-quality components, this pedal…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Master Effects Transmission V2 Preamp/EQ