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A new pedal that changes everything.... Click on the title for more
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$199, Coppersound Polaris Analog Chorus/Vibrato
"Polaris is a chorus/vibrato inspired by the original EHX Small Clone. A Small Clone chorus pedal has resided in the shoppe since it’s inception. With its smooth modulation and simple controls, it was a great starting point. At the heart of Polaris resides an MN3007 BBD chip. The same chip found in the original Small Clone. After recreating the circuit in a breadboard, we moved forward from there. We started by replacing the depth switch in favour of a knob. This allows for better control of the modulation depth. Following in the steps of Daedalus, we incorporated a second depth knob that is selectable via the secondary footswitch." More info here.... Click on the title for more
Greek manufacturer Dreadbox is one of the pioneers of what one day may be remembered as some sort of "Greek Pedal Invasion" of the early 21st century, and even though its most celebrated releases lately have been synths, three new stereo stompboxes have surfaced in 2021. The Dreadbox Darkness, a granular pitch-shifting reverb, is the most intriguing of the bunch.... Click on the title for more
The JHS Overdrive Preamp is a simple two-knob circuit inspired by the DOD 250 and featuring both gray and yellow versions, accessible through a switch. The builder's notes say its primary voice is based on a prototype of the DOD 250 from the '70s found by JHS owner Josh Scott, while the second mode "alters the pedal's clipping arrangement, unlocking a whole alternate set of tones."... Click on the title for more
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A variant of the Electro Harmonix V2 Big Muff Pi “Ram’s Head” (1973-1977), the 
Those looking for a pedal that encapsulates the essence of traditional Texan music may find what they need in the 
