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DOD Gunslinger Distortion

Newly-revived brand DOD (owned by Harman's DigiTech) has announced a versatile new overdrive/distortion pedal, appropriately named the Gunslinger. Utilizing a MOSFET circuit, the Gunslinger is capable of providing a very wide range of overdriven tones from light grit to full saturation. Given the MOSFET design, the Gunslinger provides the touch-sensitivity and articulation of playing a tube amp, available in a compact, familiar looking stompbox. The Gunslinger performs equally well when used to drive an already dirty amp, as the main overdrive sound, or simply as a boost.... Click on the title for more

DOD Gunslinger Distortion

Disruptive Music Enhancifier

For those in search of a high-end tone sweetener, the Disruptive Music Enhancifier might be just what the doctor ordered.... Click on the title for more

Disruptive Music Enhancifier

Zvex Box of Rock

239k Designed to nail the sound of a dimed Marshall JTM45, the Zvex Box of Rock was one of the early Plexi-style pedals (it was released in the mid aughts), and is still one of the best-selling ones.... Click on the title for more

Zvex Box of Rock

Drybell Module 4 Compressor

Drybell Module 4 The Drybell Module 4 is a two-mode compressor pedal by a Croatian company that, after perfecting one of the best Uni-Vibe replicas on the market has shifted its focus to tone-shaping tools inspired by legendary vintage units.... Click on the title for more

Drybell Module 4 Compressor

Source Audio ZIO Analog Preamp/Boost

Boston's pedal builder Source Audio in the last few years has seemed intent in focusing on products that take the most purely "tonal" effects to the next level. After the EQ2, a programmable equalizer, comes Zio, a multi-voice analog preamp/boost designed in collaboration with Christopher Venter, the owner and sole engineer at SHOE Pedals, who previously worked with DOD on the Looking GLass overdrive.... Click on the title for more

Source Audio ZIO Analog Preamp/Boost

Wampler Germanium Tumnus

Wampler Germanium Tumnus The Wampler Germanium Tumnus is the third variant of one of (if not THE) best-selling pedal by the Indiana-based pedal builder, a device voiced after the infamous Klon Centaur.... Click on the title for more

Wampler Germanium Tumnus

Thorpy FX ER-2 Univibe

Thorpy FX ER-2 Univibe The fully analog Thorpy FX ER-2 is the British company's take on the Uni-Vibe circuit, and, being familiar with the high engineering standards Adrian Thorpe strives for, we expect this pedal to become a big player in an effect type loved by many tone connoisseurs.... Click on the title for more

Thorpy FX ER-2 Univibe

MXR Wylde Audio Chorus

Released by the Californian builder together with an overdrive and a phaser, the MXR Wylde Audio Chorus is an analog pedal that commemorates the two-decade partnership between Dunlop and Zakk Wylde, guitarist of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society.... Click on the title for more

MXR Wylde Audio Chorus

Decibelics Golden Royale Double Klone

Decibelics Golden Royale Hailing from Barcelona, Spain, the Decibelics Golden Horse is one of the most sought-after Klon Centaur Clones. The newly released Golden Royale is a dual version of that circuit, with two separate channels that can be used either individually or stacked.... Click on the title for more

Decibelics Golden Royale Double Klone

2023 UPDATE: The Best Analog Delay Pedals (Mono & Stereo)

BOSS GM-800 Guitar Synthethizer

The BOSS GM-800 is the ultimate machine for guitarists who are into exploring synth tones.... Click on the title for more

BOSS GM-800 Guitar Synthethizer

Gecko Pedals O-Face

Gecko Pedals O-Face The Gecko Pedals O-Face is the second device released by a Eugene, OR-based builder after the very well received Geckoplex tape-style echo.... Click on the title for more

Gecko Pedals O-Face