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Seafoam Pedals Lowtide Overdrive

When you think about overdrive pedals these days, the word "clone" springs" to mind almost naturally: "Is that based on a Tube Screamer, a Klon or a Dumble?" Seafoam Pedals, with their Lowtide Overdrive, is instead offering a unique sounding transistor-based overdrive with some very peculiar characteristics - check out the…Click on the title for more

Seafoam Pedals Lowtide Overdrive

All the boards of the L.A. Stompbox Exhibit 2017

Here are all the boards of the 2nd L.A. Stompbox Exhibit, organized analphabetically according to an entirely subjective impulse - crowd pictures of the event here! Thanks to Sam Ash and all the manufacturers and the pedal lovers who participated in this event, fun times were had by all, see you…Click on the title for more

All the boards of the L.A. Stompbox Exhibit 2017

Subdecay Vector – Analog Preamp

Portland's Subdecay got us used to some pretty edgy effects with a "synthy" angle, so we weren't expecting their new release: a pedal dubbed as an "analog premp" called Vector. Scratching beyond the name's surface, you'll find that this digital pedal is actually a lot more than just a preamp, providing eleven…Click on the title for more

Subdecay Vector – Analog Preamp

Atomic Ampli-Firebox Amp Emulator Stompbox

Those familiar with our Stompbox Exhibits surely know Atomic Amps/Studio Devil's Amplifire, the (rather large) red amp emulator powering most of the boards participating in those events. This year the dual company came out with a more compact version of that unit and appropriately called it the Ampli-Firebox, - we feel…Click on the title for more

Atomic Ampli-Firebox Amp Emulator Stompbox

Death By Audio – Reverberation Machine (A Place To Bury Stranger Edition)

Here's a video by SofaJams about the Death By Audio Reverberation Machine (A Place To Bury Stranger Edition). For the unaware, APTBS is the noise rock band of DBA's owner Oliver Ackermann. This version of the pedal has increased gain and volume compared to the original. The Reverberation Machine is a synthetic…Click on the title for more

Death By Audio – Reverberation Machine (A Place To Bury Stranger Edition)

6 Degrees FX unveils the Amplitude Eleven Overdrive at the L.A. Stompbox Exhibit

We blogged about Canadian pedal manufacturers 6 Degrees FX a few months ago and were thoroughly impressed with the 3rd generation of their four pedal line, comprised exclusively of gain stompboxes. We are proud to announce that the company will unveil a new overdrive this coming weekend at our Los…Click on the title for more

6 Degrees FX unveils the Amplitude Eleven Overdrive at the L.A. Stompbox Exhibit

Pettyjohn Electronics Filter EQ

Here's a new demo by Shawn Tubbs about the Pettyjohn Filter, an EQ shaping utility pedal. The FILTER is a simple but powerful semi-parametric guitar equalizer featuring three individual bands to cover the range of a guitar effectively. The circuit has been carefully designed with high headroom for low noise,…Click on the title for more

Pettyjohn Electronics Filter EQ

Win $1k+ in Pedals through the L.A. Stompbox Exhibit!

Here's another INSANE pedal giveaway, folks! To celebrate Thanksgiving and the upcoming L.A. Stompbox Exhibit at Sam Ash, we are giving away seven sick stompboxes to one lucky dude (in its gender-neutral acception!). To participate simply go HERE and follow the instructions at the bottom of the image - good luck!…Click on the title for more

Win $1k+ in Pedals through the L.A. Stompbox Exhibit!

Manufacturer Profiles: Dawner Prince

Destiny can manifest in unexpected ways, and, sometimes, a rather unprofessional guitar player is all that's needed to trigger a career in pedal-making. When, during his college years, Croatian emerging musician Zoran Kraljevic was dabbling in drums, his band's guitar player was more interested in spending money on alcohol and…Click on the title for more

Manufacturer Profiles: Dawner Prince

Danelectro Pride of Texas OD and Big Spender Spinning Speaker

We blogged about the new Danelectro pedals a few weeks ago, here's a first third-party demo of two of them, the Pride of Texas OD and the Big Spender Spinning Speaker. You'll be able to try these pedals at the upcoming L.A. Stompbox Exhibit at Sam Ash! PRIDE OF TEXAS OD Aces…Click on the title for more

Danelectro Pride of Texas OD and Big Spender Spinning Speaker

Source Audio Ventris Reverb

After Source Audio's Nemesis Delay was very well received by press and pedal lovers, there was a lot of curiosity surrounding the Massachusetts based company's follow up product: announced at NAMM 2017 the Ventris Reverb generated instant buzz, but its release ended up being delayed for several months. Well, that wait is…Click on the title for more

Source Audio Ventris Reverb

Old Blood Noise Endeavors – Haunt Fuzz & Buffer+EQ

Our friend Eric Merrow just posted this video of the Old Blood Noise Endeavors - Haunt Fuzz & Buffer+EQ, not for the faint of ears! Here's more info about the pedals from the manufacturer's site: Haunt Fuzz The Old Blood Noise Endeavors Haunt is a gated fuzz that is capable…Click on the title for more

Old Blood Noise Endeavors – Haunt Fuzz & Buffer+EQ