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New at NAMM 2023: Gamma Bacchus Dynamic Drive

The Gamma Bacchus Dynamic Drive is part of a new series of affordable bread-and-butter pedals released by a company that's established enough to be sold through Guitar Center, and mysterious enough to have no online presence whatsoever (we can't find a website nor a social media page for it!). Of…Click on the title for more

New at NAMM 2023: Gamma Bacchus Dynamic Drive

Walrus Audio Fundemental Fuzz

The Walrus Audio Fundamental Fuzz provides three classic fuzz voices at an affordable price point. Part of Walrus's new Fundamental series, this pedal provides the classic, tried-and-true fuzz tones that form the basis of any complete board. The three faders control gain, tone, and volume, while the three-way selector switch…Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Fundemental Fuzz

Seen at NAMM 2023: Expandora Forbidden Fuzz

The Expandora Forbidden Fuzz, built by the US company that bought the name of the cult vintage Expandora pedal, which was one of the first ultra-flexibly dirt boxes, made in Japan - is a fuzz circuit built from a rib of that original (and evidently inspiring) circuit. With four knobs…Click on the title for more

Seen at NAMM 2023: Expandora Forbidden Fuzz

DOD Rubberneck Delay

The DOD Rubberneck delay is one of the most interesting pedals released by DOD, and it became a staple in the roster of a pioneering brand that's been known for rather streamlined stompboxes. The Rubberneck, streamlined is not: based on four Bucket Brigade chips, it's an analog delay with tap…Click on the title for more

DOD Rubberneck Delay

Nocturne Brain Marquesan Drive

The Nocturne Brain Marquesan Drive is a modern take on the late 70's White Label bud box Rat, updated with quality modern components like tantalum caps, metal film resistors, and a socketed *vintage 60's NOS UA308. The main advantage of this box, according to the builder is the following: ...when…Click on the title for more

Nocturne Brain Marquesan Drive

Benson Germanium Fuzz

Portland's Benson Amps, makers of the very sought after Preamp pedal (whose circuit also ended up in the Chase Bliss Audio's first Automatone pedal), just unveiled a Germanium fuzz that's likely to make Fuzz Face lovers salivate. Germanium fuzz circuits have always been finicky due to their sensitivity to temperature…Click on the title for more

Benson Germanium Fuzz

Alexander Pedals Syntax Error 2

We were the first one to take a picture and report about the Alexander Pedals Syntax Error 2 at Summer NAMM 2021, and we now are excited to see the first demo videos of it! Twice as wide as the original, this arcade game-inspired pedal packs a ton of new…Click on the title for more

Alexander Pedals Syntax Error 2

Walrus Audio Slö Multi Texture Reverb

The Walrus Audio Slö Multi Texture Reverb is a take on the creative atmospheric reverb device that has taken the stompbox scene by storm in the last decade or so, and at just $199 it represents a very intriguing option. We added it to our list of the 24 Best Ambient/Shoegazer…Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Slö Multi Texture Reverb

Greer Super Hornet Octave Fuzz

Popularized by such 6 string pioneers as Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, and Keith Richards the octave fuzz effect has attained somewhat legendary status in the rock music lexicon. Greer Amplification has been producing high-quality analog guitar pedals for some time, and their newest offering is a fresh take on the…Click on the title for more

Greer Super Hornet Octave Fuzz

Walrus Audio Fundamental Delay

Part of their 2023 eight-pedal series, the Walrus Audio Fundamental Delay answers the need for a simple, no-frills delay with three useful modes. The three faders control time, feedback, and mix, and the selector switch provides three unique options for the style of delay, the fidelity of the repeats, and…Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Fundamental Delay

Fender Hammertone Space Delay

2022 has seen the release of an uncommon number of Roland Space Echo clones (and also an updated version by the original manufacturer) and the Fender Hammertone Space Delay is the most affordable and streamlined of them all. One ninth of the new series of affordable pedals by the guitar…Click on the title for more

Fender Hammertone Space Delay

Lil’ RAT Distortion

ProCo's family of RATs has just birthed a lil' one! The Lil' Rat is a miniature version of their recent RAT 2, with the same circuit and the same components, although - due to its dimensions - we can expect a lack of 9v battery compartment. The Proco Lil' RAT…Click on the title for more

Lil’ RAT Distortion