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NashPedals presents two new pedals at the SNAMM Stompbox Exhibit

New stompbox manufacturer NashPedals has a bit of a dual namesake as it was founded by Nash Probst in early 2011 and it also happens to be based in Nashville. Nash began in the early days by focusing mostly on true bypass loopers, other routing pedals and auxiliary pedals before…Click on the title for more

NashPedals presents two new pedals at the SNAMM Stompbox Exhibit

Whirlwind The Bomb – try it at the SXSW Stompbox Exhibit 2015

Whirlwind is an American company (out of Rochester, NY) with a very American story: founder Michael Laiacona was one of the masterminds behind the original line of MXR pedals, and later left to found his own company, Whirlwind. While arguably best-known for their excellent line of pro audio products, the…Click on the title for more

Whirlwind The Bomb – try it at the SXSW Stompbox Exhibit 2015

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,…Click on the title for more

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

At the SNAMM Stompbox Exhibit 2013: Dawner Prince and the Diktator

I'm sure being US based is a great advantage for a guitar pedal manufacturer, considering the size of the American market and its obsession with stompboxes. But looking at the pictures of Dawner Prince has on their homepage of their homeland (Imotski, Croatia) I don't think many people would hesitate one second…Click on the title for more

At the SNAMM Stompbox Exhibit 2013: Dawner Prince and the Diktator

Guitar Pedal News: BBE Boosta Grande BG-20

The new Boosta Grande from BBE got even better with a sweet new look and compact chassis to conserve space on a pedal board. Just like the original Boosta, the new Boosta Grande BG-20 doesn’t change the tonal balance of an amp, even with its max gain of +20dB slamming…Click on the title for more

Guitar Pedal News: BBE Boosta Grande BG-20

Pedal Review: TC Electronic Spark Booster

At first glance the TC Electronic Spark Booster looks like it may function as a very vanilla clean boost pedal. Fortunately TC put some bells and whistles into this pedal that make it really fun to play and especially fun to record with. I tested it out while recording an…Click on the title for more

Pedal Review: TC Electronic Spark Booster

Pedal Review: EHX Analogizer

Despite the vast amounts of music recoded on computers, tablets, and phones, the allure of analog recording persists. In recent years there has been a proliferation of audio processors that attempt to emulate the qualities of vintage recordings. In this vein, Electro Harmonix's Analogizer is a versatile and compact pedal…Click on the title for more

Pedal Review: EHX Analogizer

Burriss Boostiest 2.5 – pedal Review

Another Overdrive? Not entirely, the Burriss Boostiest 2.5 is as unique as its name suggests. It's not an overdrive or a boost, it's both. I often times claim to be a "both guy" myself so this pedal sort of had me at hello. The left half of the pedal is a…Click on the title for more

Burriss Boostiest 2.5 – pedal Review

Pedal Review: TWA Triskelion TK-01

The TWA's Triskelion TK-01 is a pedal named after an occult druidic sign. If that sounds very metal to you, you won't be disappointed by the pedal's equally aggressive hard rock tones. Cryptically described as a "harmonic energizer modulation" effect, the Triskelion operates more or less as a standard EQ…Click on the title for more

Pedal Review: TWA Triskelion TK-01

Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Classic and Twin Tube Blues

Seymour Duncan’s Twin Tube series are tube powered preamp/overdrive pedals. They come in three flavors: “Blues”, “Classic”, and “Mayhem”! Each of the two-channel pedals are powered by a pair of mil-spec (Military Spec), subminiature (very small), USA-made Phillips-Sylvania® dual triode tubes. According to Duncan, “Too often, inexpensive tube gear runs…Click on the title for more

Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Classic and Twin Tube Blues

Chandler Limited to release four new products in 2011

Iowan gear manufacturer Chandler Limited, perhaps best known for it's Germanium series mic pre's, EQ's, and compressors, will be releasing four new products this year - including the company's first foray into guitar pedals. According to Wade Goeke of Chandler: “ will be a new direction for Chandler Limited. I…Click on the title for more

Chandler Limited to release four new products in 2011

Amptweaker TightBoost – Boost Pedal with Bonuses

Amptweaker's newest pedal is the TightBoost, a boost pedal with some nifty extras built-in. Along with True-Bypass, the TightBoost comes with four controls: Boost, High, Mid, and Tight. While the Boost and High controls do what you expect them to, the Mid features a parked wah tone that increases gradually…Click on the title for more

Amptweaker TightBoost – Boost Pedal with Bonuses