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New Pedal: AJG Devices Hysteris overdrive/distortion

The AJG Devices Hysteris is an unconventional overdrive/distortion pedal that rejects traditional diode clipping in favor of a dual-branch architecture operating in parallel: op-amp saturation and hysteretic switching. By combining standard drive with unconventional circuit behavior, it generates deeply interactive, highly playable gain textures. Op-Amp Branch (Gain): Dictates overall drive…... Click for more

New Pedal: AJG Devices Hysteris overdrive/distortion

Strymon La Brea Analog Tape Drive

Can a dedicated stompbox truly distill the organic, reactive behavior of studio-grade reel-to-reel magnetic tape entirely within the analog domain? Eschewing digital processors for pure analog grit, the Strymon La Brea translates a decade-long R&D focus on tape physics—heavily inspired by the iconic design principles of the Strymon Deco—into a…... Click for more

Strymon La Brea Analog Tape Drive

New Pedal: The King of Gear Oxford Monarch

Capturing the aggressive versatility of iconic 1990s dirt boxes, the Oxford Monarch by The King Of Gear (TKOG) packs a dual-channel overdrive and distortion engine into a compact 1590BB enclosure equipped with soft-touch knobs and top-mounted jacks. As highlighted by Guitar Pedal X, the pedal functions as an ultimate "3-in-1"…... Click for more

New Pedal: The King of Gear Oxford Monarch

Updated Pedal: Cornerstone Gladio MK 3 D-Style Double Preamp

Continuing the Italian builder’s obsession with capturing elusive D-style tube amp response, the Cornerstone Gladio MkIII elevates the flagship double preamp that built the brand's reputation. Designed and hand-built in Varese, Italy, the MkIII retains the core dual-channel architecture inspired by the dynamic touch sensitivity of rare Dumble-style circuits, while…... Click for more

Updated Pedal: Cornerstone Gladio MK 3 D-Style Double Preamp

New Pedal: Crazy Tube Circuits Rapture Overdrive

Bringing the core foundation stage of the company's Triptychon to a standalone format, the Crazy Tube Circuit's Rapture condenses the response of a cranked tube amplifier into a dedicated low-to-medium overdrive. Designed to capture a tube circuit at its operational sweet spot, it focuses on organic dynamic compression, rich harmonic…... Click for more

New Pedal: Crazy Tube Circuits Rapture Overdrive

JHS Wanderer Dual Overdrive

Combining some of JHS’s two most enduring circuit designs—the Marshall-inspired Morning Glory V4 and the Bill Finnegan-derived NOTAKLÖN (featuring the Boston-nodding "Shamrock" mod)—the JHS Wanderer represents a structural leap forward for the dual-overdrive format. Housed in a compact vertical chassis with top-mounted jacks and power (9VDC, 165mA) with silent soft-touch…... Click for more

JHS Wanderer Dual Overdrive

Gigagain Golden Legacy Plexi Overdrive

Just when you thought the universe had manufactured enough stamped-aluminum boxes to choke every basement guitarist from here to purgatory, a brand called Gigagain crawls out of the woodwork waving a Marshall-in-a-box named the "Golden Legacy." It retails for roughly a hundred and twenty-nine bucks. For that price, what do…... Click for more

Gigagain Golden Legacy Plexi Overdrive

Sitek Vixen Germanium Booster

Based out of Poland, husband and wife-run Sitek is a raising profile in the realm of stompboxes. Their Germanium booster Vixen is one of the standout pedals in a roster mostly focused on dirt boxes. Vixen is a Rangemaster-inspired Booster built with New Old Stock Germanium transistor and diodes with…... Click for more

Sitek Vixen Germanium Booster

TAMPCO Tone Oven Custom Overdrive

The TAMPCO Tone Oven Custom is a limited edition of an overdrive celebrated for its warmth and transparency. While the original design required cracking open the enclosure to tweak internal trimmers, this special release relocates those crucial Bass and Comp controls straight to the front panel for effortless adjustments on…... Click for more

TAMPCO Tone Oven Custom Overdrive

TWA Source Code Overdrive

For decades, the TubeScreamer has been a staple on pedalboards worldwide. Now, prepare for its ultimate evolution. Totally Wycked Audio has unveiled the Source Code, a next-generation soft-clip overdrive designed by none other than Susumu Tamura, the original creator of the legendary TS808. This isn't just another clone; it's a…... Click for more

TWA Source Code Overdrive

New Pedal: JHS AT Mini Andy Timmons Signature Overdrive

The JHS AT Mini is a (more than) compact - but not quite mini - version of the company's renowned overdrive AT+ pedal developed with guitarist Andy Timmons to deliver his signature dynamic drive tones in a space-saving format. Like the original, it delivers a versatile range of sounds, from…... Click for more

New Pedal: JHS AT Mini Andy Timmons Signature Overdrive

New Pedal: Keeley Tube Drive

The Keeley Tube Drive is one of Robert Keeley's most ambitious projects. It pairs the legendary Super Phat Mod overdrive circuit with a genuine high-voltage 12AX7 tube preamp running at over 100 volts — real tube warmth, not a digital emulation. Each side runs independently or combined in either order,…... Click for more

New Pedal: Keeley Tube Drive