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The Stompboxes of L.A. Psych Rockers’ Triptides

Since its appearance in the late '60s, psychedelic music has been inspiring hordes of musicians, and has probably been the main reason driving the guitar pedal frenzy of the last decade, since guitarists devoted to the genre seem to need an ever increasing number of stompboxes. The current indie music…Click on the title for more

The Stompboxes of L.A. Psych Rockers’ Triptides

Pedal review: Strymon Sunset (by Gearphoria)

Issue 6 #2 of Gearphoria just came out and we are happy to share this review of the Strymon Sunset, written by Wade Burden. When the Strymon Riverside Multi-Stage Drive came out awhile back, it received mixed reviews among the players I know. But pretty quickly, those who play out…Click on the title for more

Pedal review: Strymon Sunset (by Gearphoria)

Gearmanndude Disco Bush Fuzz

Earlier this year we blogged about videographer Gearmandude's first pedal, the Luther Drive. The famous videographer-now-builder just unveiled his second pedal, the Disco Bush Fuzz, check out the manufacturer's own video below. The DB has many personalities, because there is so much interaction between the knobs. For example, the BLUSH (bias) doesn't…Click on the title for more

Gearmanndude Disco Bush Fuzz

Lightning Boy Thunder Knob

We are very excited to see that pedal videographer Just Nick picked up the Lightning Boy's Thunder Knob for a video demo! This is a company we featured on our site a few months ago, and they also participated in our latest Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit. Their High Voltage 12AX7 Tube Overdrive kicks…Click on the title for more

Lightning Boy Thunder Knob

Keeley Electronics Mag Echo

It's always fun to have a look at slightly older pedals, here's a video of Keeley Electronics Mag Echo, shot by our friends at Living Room Gear. The Mag-Echo pedal simulates tube tape echo sounds by using the delay circuit and a little bit of modulation. Tape echos have long…Click on the title for more

Keeley Electronics Mag Echo

Boutique Manufacturers Profiles: Friedman Amplification

Hailing originally from Detroit, Michigan, David Friedman began his career fixing, building and modifying amps. He was good at it and got progressively better and better. He got so good that he ended up becoming the go-to tone-guy for artists like Eddie Van Halen, Steve Stevens (Billy Idol, Michael Jackson) and…Click on the title for more

Boutique Manufacturers Profiles: Friedman Amplification

Adventure Audio Demogorgon V2

The Tone Mob just unveiled this video of the Adventure Audio Demogorgon V2, a Fuzz/Tremolo/Reverb - check it out! The Tremolo and Reverb operate as one block and the Fuzz as another. When Bypass switch is engaged, the Fuzz is always on. The Gain controls the amount of fuzz, and…Click on the title for more

Adventure Audio Demogorgon V2

Walrus Audio Monument Harmonic Tap Tempo Tremolo

The Monument is Walrus Audio's take on Tremolo with Tap Tempo, check out this new video by Dennis Kayzer, more info about the pedal below! Inspired by the beautifully jagged, red-sand desert landscape of Monument Valley, the Monument Tremolo is both a harmonic, and standard tremolo that produces a rich, luscious,…Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Monument Harmonic Tap Tempo Tremolo

The 5 Best Guitar Pedals for Beginners (according to Guitar Nerds)

A Guide to the Best Guitar Pedals For Beginners While experienced guitarists tend to develop a refined taste for tone that will get them interested in boutique pedals with a peculiar character (or flexible parameters), we should never forget that the majority of six string players out there is just…Click on the title for more

The 5 Best Guitar Pedals for Beginners (according to Guitar Nerds)

Gold Dust Pedal Co. Wood Face Fuzz

New video by Living Room Gear Demos about this new fuzz by Sacramento, CA boutique manufacturer Gold Dust Pedal Co. - it's called the Wood Face Fuzz and it's currently the only product unveiled by this company. More info about this stompbox: The Wood Face Fuzz is a silicon fuzz with a…Click on the title for more

Gold Dust Pedal Co. Wood Face Fuzz

Source Audio Ventris Dual Reverb

Finally the first official demo of the Source Audio Ventris Dual Reverb is out! More info from the manufacturer's website about this pedal: This pedal features two completely independent reverb processors, essentially housing a perfect pair of high-powered reverb pedals in a single box. This dual engine allows the following: Dual…Click on the title for more

Source Audio Ventris Dual Reverb

Happy Accident Generators: DigDugDIY Pedals

Most people find inspiration in control - probably the single most powerful force driving humanity. However, since the 20th century, some artists realized that lack of control can be equally inspiring - at least for artistic purposes - and started integrating elements of randomness in their visual and musical production. There's actually…Click on the title for more

Happy Accident Generators: DigDugDIY Pedals