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BOSS TB-2W Tone Bender

BOSS TB-2W Tone Bender The Tone Bender, introduced to the musical instrument market by Sola Sound in 1965, is a fuzz pedal that made the history of Rock'n'Roll and is now incredibly rare and abundantly cloned.... Click on the title for more

BOSS TB-2W Tone Bender

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The 3 Best Chorus Pedals By Type in 2024 (Stereo+Mono)

Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd V2

Massachusetts' Electronic Audio Experiments unveiled V2 of its Halberd overdrive, presented as "a medium-gain device with the harmonic fullness and grind of a much higher-gain pedal."... Click on the title for more

Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd V2

New Pedal: Diamond Dark Cloud Delay

Diamond Dark Cloud Delay Ontario's pedal brand Diamond, recently acquired by Montreal's SolidGoldFX has a noble history of delay pedals, both analog and digital. The Diamond Dark Cloud, delivering three analog-voiced modes via a digital recreation of the BBD chip, is the latest in this saga.... Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Diamond Dark Cloud Delay

Benson Amp Storkn Boks Fuzz

Benson Amp Storkn Boks Fuzz The Benson Amp Storkn Boks is a n augmented version of the company Stonk Box fuzz, a Fuzz Face variant, tweaked in collaboration with the obscure guitarist who inspired that pedal: David Torn.... Click on the title for more

Benson Amp Storkn Boks Fuzz

Best Dumble-Style Pedals for your Needs & Budget | A Buyer’s Guide

New Pedal: Empty Head Effects The Lover Overdrive

The Empty Head Effects The Lover is living proof that dirt boxes (overdrives in particular) don't have to be straightforward and lacking gin imagination.... Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Empty Head Effects The Lover Overdrive

New Pedal: Sonicake Matribox II Pro

Sonicake Matribox II Pro Considering what good of a deal its older (and smaller) predecessor was, the Sonicake Matribox II Pro - which sells for the same $299 - is nothing short of remarkable.... Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Sonicake Matribox II Pro

Empress Effects Echosystem Multi-Mode Delay

One of the brand new pedals that were on display at this year's first Montreal Stompbox Exhibit was the Empress FX EchoSystem, the Canadian company's take on the "large-ish" multi-function digital delay pedal concept (its release date of May 4th, 2017 was just two days before our event!).... Click on the title for more

Empress Effects Echosystem Multi-Mode Delay

KittycasterFX Groovy Wizard Fuzz Driver

If a touch-sensitive fuzz that can interact beautifully with your amp interests you, you may want to check out the KittycasterFX Groovy Wizard Fuzz Driver. Much more than a fuzz, this is a hand-made (in Portland, OR) pedal that can deliver anything from transparent clean tones to dynamic overdrive all the way up to wild fuzz tones.... Click on the title for more

KittycasterFX Groovy Wizard Fuzz Driver

Flatley Pedals Valkyrie Vintage Chorus

Flatley Pedals Valkyrie Vintage Chorus The Flatley Pedals Valkyrie Vintage Chorus is the British company's take on the vintage, analog modulation (chorus and flangers) pedals from the '80s, improved with a wider depth and sonic range.... Click on the title for more

Flatley Pedals Valkyrie Vintage Chorus