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The Schaffer Replica’s story: don’t miss it at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit

As we gear up for the Stompbox exhibit this weekend, we wanted to point out one of the exciting boxes that will be on hand, as well as a truly fascinating story. Through a long-standing labor of love and quest to replicate the classic tone of AC/DC's guitarist Angus Young, a gentleman by the name of Fil “SoloDallas” Olivieri has created a faithful recreation of the Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (SVDS) called The Schaffer Replica. Apparently, Olivieri dug up an old interview with Angus Young where he was asked what effects he used on his guitar to which he basically replied, “none, just my Schaffer Wireless.”... Click on the title for more

The Schaffer Replica’s story: don’t miss it at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit

Try the T-Rex Quint Machine at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit

The good folks at Denmark pedal manufacturer T-Rex Effects have released a new Octaver called the Quint Machine. Presumably taking the name from the fact that in addition to having optionality for “octave up” and “octave down," the Quint Machine also has a “fifth up” option, which adds more harmonic complexity relative to straightforward octave layering.... Click on the title for more

Try the T-Rex Quint Machine at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit

4 Reverb Pedals you can hear at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exbhibit 2014

(There will be many more... more info about the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit here). Click on the image to see other featured pedals.
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4 Reverb Pedals you can hear at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exbhibit 2014

SolidGold FX presents 3 New Pedals at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit 2014

Québécois pedal manufacturer SolidGoldFX will take the opportunity of its participation in the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit to present not one, not two but THREE new pedals: The Surf Rider III reverb (above picture), The Stutter-lite Tremolo and the Custom Shop BC108 If 6 Was 9. They are also readying the release of the Imperial fuzz.... Click on the title for more

SolidGold FX presents 3 New Pedals at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit 2014

HUGEONGOUS PEDAL GIVEAWAY!!! [ended]

All right serial stompers, here's a social media giveaway linked to our upcoming Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit 2014. 13 pedals for 13 winners! ... Click on the title for more

HUGEONGOUS PEDAL GIVEAWAY!!! [ended]

New Pedals: Devi Ever FX BDSM (Big Distortion Sound Machine)

As you may know, Devi Ever earlier this year parted ways with her company Devi Ever FX, and sold the assets to the fine folks at Dwarfcraft Devices, who had previously licensed and built her branded effects on occasion. The Big Distortion Sound Machine (BDSM) is the first pedal bearing the Devi Ever FX label released under the new ownership, and it's essentially two discrete fuzz pedals from the original Devi Ever line in one. It offers the unique opportunity to run both in stereo and/or in parallel. A range of combinations are promised from the unique square-wave buzz saw of the Ruiner side meeting the sick distorto-gain of the TP side.... Click on the title for more

New Pedals: Devi Ever FX BDSM (Big Distortion Sound Machine)

MC System Pedals and the 3 way footswitch

Playing electric guitar in a band is all about dynamics, and many players actively seek pedals that allow them more options and more control in that department. Australian manufacturer MC System creates sturdy, scientific looking pedals that feature an innovative "triple function" footswitch - called V-Switch - that allows guitarists to trigger two different aspects of the effect depending on how hard they step on it. Of course, this is very useful in an (all analog) overdrive pedal like their NKM Dynamic Drive: with one switch you get three different drive options: Off, On and... MORE! The Alternate switch adds two level output options.... Click on the title for more

MC System Pedals and the 3 way footswitch

Malekko Spring Chicken – Spring Reverb Emulation

Many forget that Malekko (run by Ministry's legendary guitarist Paul Barker) was one of the first manufacturers to venture in the market of mini-pedals (which are all the rage these days) and that their tiny "Spring" pedal was one of the first (if not THE first) successful attempts to put a reverb inside an enclosure that's half the size of your regular stompbox.... Click on the title for more

Malekko Spring Chicken – Spring Reverb Emulation

Metal Pedals unveils the Johnny Hiland Signature Stompbox JH-3

New Jersey based pedal manufacturer Metal Pedals does more than pedals for Metal, as their new signature stompbox named after blues and country legend Johnny Hiland testifies. This is a distortion pedal that delivers flexible amp tone complete with deep EQ tone shaping features, thanks to Bass, Mid, and Treble Knobs.... Click on the title for more

Metal Pedals unveils the Johnny Hiland Signature Stompbox JH-3

Analog Man Seminar during the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit

On Sunday October 26 at 3pm, AnalogMan's owner "AnalogMike" Piera (pictured) will run a panel about guitar pedals focused on many issues related to the effects business and also on several technical aspects of various stompboxes. One of the first manufacturers to create the boutique, high end guitar pedals that are now so popular, AnalogMan has developed a comprehensive and original approach to stompboxes (and a rather unique business model), that allows it to be also a "modder" of other brands' pedals, an online dealer buying and selling all sorts of guitar related gear, and also a repair shop. This puts Piera's in the ideal position to run this panel from the vantage point of his experience and broad comprehension of the business.... Click on the title for more

Analog Man Seminar during the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit

A Fuzz that attaches to your guitar: TENTEN Triangle

"Hi. This is Triangle. It messes up things." So begins the odd description of an odd fuzz pedal. Or maybe the TENTEN Triangle is not odd, and we just aren't expecting enough from our manufacturers of boutique pedals. But wait a minute... is this really a pedal?... Click on the title for more

A Fuzz that attaches to your guitar: TENTEN Triangle

An overview of the MojoHand Magpie Overdrive

There is such a thing as too much overdrive. Sometimes you want a chime instead of the church bells. The pedal known as Magpie - by Texan manufacturer Mojo Hand FX - is a new Overdrive for those looking for a refined, transparent crunch that maintains the original tone of the guitar and amp. This pedal falls somewhere between an overdrive and a clean boost. The controls are familiar: Gain, Tone and Volume, and they can be used in conjunction with a mode selecting switch to dial up three different flavors of boost.... Click on the title for more

An overview of the MojoHand Magpie Overdrive