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Spaceman Effects unveil the Nebula Fuzz/Octave Blender

Portland's Spaceman Effects, a boutique pedal company we covered a few weeks ago with this profile, just announced a brand new pedal called Nebula. Presented as a Fuzz/Octave Blender, the Nebula offers a design that plays on a classic circuit in interesting and original ways. The basic idea behind this…Click on the title for more

Spaceman Effects unveil the Nebula Fuzz/Octave Blender

Sentimental Bob Electronics Screaming Bat

Those who can't live without their Tube Screamer and Rat tones should take a look at the Sentimental Bob Electronics Screaming Bat, a dual overdrive/distortion pedal that recreates several version of the two venerable gain pedals, also adding clipping options. The right side channel is the one featuring the tube…Click on the title for more

Sentimental Bob Electronics Screaming Bat

Pics of Walrus Audio / Ryan Adam collaborative pedal DEFCON4 emerege

We are a little late with this (file under: vacation interference!) but Ryan Adams in early July posted an Instagram picture of the board he is using for his new record. The photo made pedal geeks balk, since it features the unidentified stomping object pictured above. This pedal, called DEFCON4,…Click on the title for more

Pics of Walrus Audio / Ryan Adam collaborative pedal DEFCON4 emerege

Haunted Labs Witch Hammer Overdrive

Here's a demo of the Witch Hammer Overdrive by emerging NC manufacturer Haunted Labs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7SL1B_kBuM The WITCH HAMMER is an overdrive pedal with enough tonal ability to tear the pages from Malleus Maleficarum itself and burn them at your feet. The WITCH HAMMER encapsulates the screams, chants, spells, and conjuring from centuries…Click on the title for more

Haunted Labs Witch Hammer Overdrive

Anasounds High Voltage Overdrive

French pedal manufacturer Anasounds just unveiled a new Plexi-style overdrive called High Voltage Overdrive dedicated to the admirers of the overdriven sounds of AC/DC - hence the name derived from the hard rockers' legendary album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWS9HfGUlg4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u2pxUhhaRM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DrG0PwmcDw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bryYL5-zCFc As Malcolm Young said “nobody would pay attention to anything that was going on until…Click on the title for more

Anasounds High Voltage Overdrive

Wampler Mini Faux Spring Reverb

This is a reduced version of the Wampler's Faux Spring Reverb, emulating the spring reverb used in many records from the '60s. No frills three knob proved goodness in a smaller package. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtLnjfHbLJI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQOwMoPJ528 The Faux Spring Reverb has been a staple on many players boards for many years now,…Click on the title for more

Wampler Mini Faux Spring Reverb

GFI System Jonassus Dual Channel Overdrive

Today, most major pedal videographers unveiled, in unison, a video of the Jonassus, a brand new dual overdrive channel by Indonesian manufacturer GFI System with a shared tone knob. This stompbox gives you a more articulate and dynamic low gain channel on the left side, and powerful high gain goodness…Click on the title for more

GFI System Jonassus Dual Channel Overdrive

Reuss ‘Wine and Roses’ Steve Wynn signature pedal

Genres come and go, but a select few create ripples that are felt long after the movement seems to have run its course. Shoegaze is finally being recognized for its massive influence and, after years of being insipid and formulaic, actual Country Music that resembles its roots is popular again.…Click on the title for more

Reuss ‘Wine and Roses’ Steve Wynn signature pedal

SoundBrut DRVA Mk.II Overdrive + Boost

The DRVA, an Overdrive with Boost pedal by Swedish / Turkish manufacturer Soundbrut, was highlighted by Premier Guitar in January 2018 with a flattering review and "Premier Gear" Award. At Summer NAMM 2018 the company unveiled a "MK.II" of the same circuit with these additions: Treble-cut: Treble-cut pot is added…Click on the title for more

SoundBrut DRVA Mk.II Overdrive + Boost

Yellowcake Lida Machine – Analog Resonant Filter

Yellowcake Pedals' first foray into the world of knobby, atmospheric effects (called Lida Machine) seems to be paying off. First came the attention of Premier Guitar at Summer NAMM 2017. Then, today, genius pedal videographer Knobs, who carefully handpicks the stompboxes he features in his YouTube channel, published this demo of…Click on the title for more

Yellowcake Lida Machine – Analog Resonant Filter

Magnetic Effects White Atom Fuzz V3

Just Nick really likes this hybrid Germanium/Silicon fuzz by UK manufacturer Magnetic Effects, called White Atom. V3 was just unveiled, here's the video of it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njd8fz5TwRwClick on the title for more

Magnetic Effects White Atom Fuzz V3

Jext Telez Canyon Climber Fuzz gets Premier Guitar Award

Detroit based boutique manufacturer Jext Telez is religiously dedicated to the cult of gain pedals, their units seem to be selling out at the speed of light. Premier Guitar just gave its "Premier Gear" to their Canyon Climber, a fuzz based on the legendary Shin-ei Companion fuzz, and inspired by the work…Click on the title for more

Jext Telez Canyon Climber Fuzz gets Premier Guitar Award