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Massive FX Pedals G.O.A.F. Fuzz

The G.O.A.F. (an acronym for "Golden Order of the Alchemist Fuzz") is one of the four debut pedals by a brand new, California based manufacturer called Massive FX Pedals. You can see the other (all hand made in the US) models on their website. The company is laser focused on creating pedals…Click on the title for more

Massive FX Pedals G.O.A.F. Fuzz

The Shacks’ Pedals and Guitar Tone

It’s difficult to believe that The Shacks’ “Strange Boy” (streaming below) was the first song that Shannon Wise ever recorded, but that’s how the story goes. The New York based duo (made up of Wise and Max Shrager) formed almost by accident, which only amplifies their chemistry. When Shrager’s whimsical arrangements…Click on the title for more

The Shacks’ Pedals and Guitar Tone

Wampler Paisley Drive Deluxe

Brand new demo video of the Wampler Paisley Drive Deluxe by Mike Hermans, here's some info about this baby directly from the manufacturer's website: There's been a lot of demand for Wampler's long-since-discontinued Underdog overdrive pedal. And a lot of that demand comes from Brad Paisley. So to improve upon his already…Click on the title for more

Wampler Paisley Drive Deluxe

Keeley Super Phat Mod Germanium Anniversary Edition

Mike Hermans just posted this video of the Keeley Electronics Super Phat Mod 16th Anniversary Hand Built Germanium Edition. We'll let Robert Keeley himself introduce you to this circuit he calls dynamic overdrive. I’ve had the pleasure of modifying this circuit for many years. In 2001 it was the 3rd…Click on the title for more

Keeley Super Phat Mod Germanium Anniversary Edition

Elta Music Console Cartridge Based Effect Pedal

We are blown away by this new pedal by Russian company Elta Music! It's a cartridge based effect, check it out! New CONSOLE effects pedal with interchangeable cartriges. From Reverb and Shimmer to Bit crusher and Glitch effect. There are 10 cartriges available for start. Each contains 3 effects. Cathedral - Reverb and space effects…Click on the title for more

Elta Music Console Cartridge Based Effect Pedal

Insanity is something we value when applied to musical instrument engineering. Confined within that realm, it's a fun, entertaining feature, particularly so when matched with infinite curiosity. Swedish circuit bender Simon the Magpie fits the "crazy scientist" profile fairly and squarely: his flair and accent are somewhat reminiscent of Dr. Strangelove, and many of his creations…Click on the title for more

Pedal Modder profile: Simon the Magpie

Eventide H9 Review [from Gearphoria]

Our friends at Gearphoria recently published this review of the Eventide H9 Harmonizer, here's an excerpt, and a collection of video demos under it. The Eventide H9 looks like a cross between Hal from 2001 A Space Odyssey and something out of one of the Star Trek movies. It looks…Click on the title for more

Eventide H9 Review [from Gearphoria]

Origin Effects SlideRig Compact Deluxe Limiter

The Origin Effects SlideRig Compact Deluxe Limiter is a pedal created with slide players in mind - it's all about natural sustain! Check out the demo by Livingroom Gear Demos below. From the manufacturer's website: The SlideRIG delivers clean infinite sustain in true Little Feat fashion. In the studio, Lowell George used a pair…Click on the title for more

Origin Effects SlideRig Compact Deluxe Limiter

Best Amp in a Box pedals with extra Boost in 2019 – Compare prices and tone

Updated on 09.27.2018 We recently posted an all-encompassing article focused on high end, Dual Gain Stages Overdrive Pedals with a Boost Footswitch. Even though they belong to that category, we decided to keep the "Amp-in-a-Box" style stompboxes for a separate post, because they are not quite the same... here we go…Click on the title for more

Best Amp in a Box pedals with extra Boost in 2019 – Compare prices and tone

Charlie Paolo Custom Effects Sapphire Transparent Overdrive

Here's an overdrive pedal by a manufacturer we were not familiar with, Charlie Paolo Guitars - thanks to Livingroom Gear Demos for making the introductions! Its name is Sapphire. Notes from the manufacturer's website: The most versatile overdrive on your pedalboard! The Sapphire Transparent Overdrive is the secret sauce in…Click on the title for more

Charlie Paolo Custom Effects Sapphire Transparent Overdrive

Boss JB-2 Angry Driver

We recently blogged about BOSS's first collaborative pedal ever here, check out this new video review by That Pedal Show! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xtjl1agDm4Click on the title for more

Boss JB-2 Angry Driver

Way Huge Doubleland Special Dual OD

An interesting new overdrive from Way Huge that double up the original Overrated pedal. The cool feature here is that the two circuits can be run separately (in series) or stacked on top of each other. More from the manufacturer's website: The Doubleland Special Overdrive takes the bold and punchy…Click on the title for more

Way Huge Doubleland Special Dual OD