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EarthQuaker Devices Westwood Translucent Overdrive

Just in time for NAMM 2018, EarthQuaker Devices announced the release of a new stompbox called Westwood Translucent Drive Manipulator. This is a drive pedal with a powerful EQ section ("20dB of cut and/or boost at 80Hz and 2kHz") designed to work with low wattage amps, pushing them - according to…... Click for more

EarthQuaker Devices Westwood Translucent Overdrive

J. Rockett Audio Designs Releases Mini JET Series Pedals

J. Rockett Audio Designs has just released four new limited-edition mini JET Series pedals as a thank you to its customers after 10 years in business. “We wanted to create a limited run series of pedals that all of our players would appreciate as Pro Quality products” says company cofounder…... Click for more

J. Rockett Audio Designs Releases Mini JET Series Pedals

Vertex Effects T-Drive

A pedal designed with the motto "less is more" in mind, the two knob Vertex Effects T-Drive is a recreation of the Trainwreck Express amplifier, an ultra-rare vintage unit famous for its ultra sensitive pick attack and response but also capable of delivering Plexi-like overdrive. Check out the demo by Brett Kingman.…... Click for more

Vertex Effects T-Drive

XOTIC Effects Soul Driven Overdrive

Mike Hermans revisited, in this demo video, this great sounding overdrive from Xotic, the Soul Driven Overdrive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOf0oGJM0eM Add “Soul” to your sound by producing creamy boost and overdriven tones that enhance harmonics while maintaining the transparency of your guitar tone. The pedal is equipped with incredibly flexible tone shaping…... Click for more

XOTIC Effects Soul Driven Overdrive

Orange Bax Bangeetar Pre-EQ

Back in 2015 British amp manufacturer Orange announced at Musik Messe its re-entry into the wonderful world of guitar pedals (they used to make them already back in the 60s). Unsurprisingly, the stompbox in question is a preamp/EQ - it's called the Bax Bangeetar. Handmade in the Orange's custom shop…... Click for more

Orange Bax Bangeetar Pre-EQ

Fender Santa Ana Overdrive

Here comes the first video of the Fender Santa Ana Overdrive, part of a line of six pedals Fender introduced at NAMM 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF7I9OlhMPU Armed with FET technology, this pedal lets you dial in sounds varying from “just a little hairy” all the way to thick, fully saturated overdrive. The…... Click for more

Fender Santa Ana Overdrive

Johnny Wator started Daredevil Pedals in 2012 as a matter of necessity. [caption id="attachment_39121" align="alignright" width="350"] Johnny Wator of Daredevil pedals[/caption] “I play guitar in a band,” says the Chicago guitarist, who was involved in the now-defunct hard-rock act the Last Vegas and today performs with The Evictions. “I need pedals.…... Click for more

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Outlaw Effects Cactus Juice Overdrive

It's pretty amazing what you can get, these days, for less than $50, as far as guitar pedals are concerned. Chinese/Canadian stompbox builder Outlaw Effects is laser focused on exploring the possibilities within that price bracket. Their Cactus Juice Overdrive is not just a fine sounding overdrive. It actually features…... Click for more

Outlaw Effects Cactus Juice Overdrive

6 Degrees FX Sally 5th Anniversary Overdrive

The 6 Degrees FX Sally is a recreation of the early version of the Tube Screamer 808. This "Advanced," 5th anniversary version features a three-way mid-range toggle switch that “lets you select between stock 808 720Hz sweet spot, treble boost and low boost.” Touch sensitivity is one of these pedals’ main strengths.…... Click for more

6 Degrees FX Sally 5th Anniversary Overdrive

Danelectro Cash Cow Overdrive

Danelectro's Billionaire Series picked up a new family member at this past NJAMM show, the Cash Cow Overdrive. Rabea Massaad shot this video of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2345dkkRUF8 Here's the first demo of it by Living Room Gear Demos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKxOkNf7mXo Chunky, full-bodied chords will leap from your amp with note for note clarity.…... Click for more

Danelectro Cash Cow Overdrive

Lollygagger FX Canaglia Multi-Stage Overdrive

Lollygagger FX is a Michigan-based pedal manufacturer that, at least for now, is entirely committed to one hand-made overdrive design called Canaglia (Italian for "scoundrel"), which they deliver in many differently colored wooden enclosures. All variations look truly beautiful and, according to many, so they sound - here's an in-depth review…... Click for more

Lollygagger FX Canaglia Multi-Stage Overdrive

320 Design Sunakake Gain Booster & Overdrive

Brett Kingman introduces us to this obscure pedal by Japanese manufacturer 32o Design, called the Sunakake Gain Booster & Overdrive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qMAFpjjxYA 320Design is a Japanese company run by a graphic designer who also doubles as a pedal builder. Here's their description (courtesy Reverb.com) of the Sunakake Boost/OD: "The Sunakake by 320design…... Click for more

320 Design Sunakake Gain Booster & Overdrive