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Milkman Sound Benson The Amp

For years, players have coveted the rich, responsive tones of Benson amplifiers. Now, in a landmark collaboration with Milkman Sound, that coveted sound is available in its most versatile form yet: Milkman Sound Benson The Amp. This hand-built unit places the exact signature preamp from Chris Benson's legendary Chimera and…Click on the title for more

Milkman Sound Benson The Amp

Friedman IR-J Dual Tube Preamp (Jake E Lee Signature)

The Friedman IR-J is the third comer in the "IR" pedal tube preamp series recently launched by the US brand. The manufacturer is keen to stress that the two 12AX7 tubes inside the pedal aren't there just to "warm up" a digital or solid-state circuit, but are the beating heart…Click on the title for more

Friedman IR-J Dual Tube Preamp (Jake E Lee Signature)

Mr. Black Deuce Coupe MKII Overdrive

Words like "clear," "organic," and "responsive" are overdrive clichés, but the original Mr. Black Deuce Coupe earned them. Lauded as a true cult classic, it shattered expectations with its unparalleled amp-like feel and uncolored tone. Now, over a decade later, it’s back and better than ever. The Mr. Black Deuce…Click on the title for more

Mr. Black Deuce Coupe MKII Overdrive

New Pedal: Moth Electric M. stellatarum Multi-Mode Tremolo

From the meticulous workshop of its boutique builder comes the Moth Electric M. stellatarum, a tremolo pedal that treats modulation as a true art form. A hand-soldered, through-hole device built in the USA for players who crave both vintage warmth and modern versatility, this pedal boasts an all-analog signal path…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Moth Electric M. stellatarum Multi-Mode Tremolo

Blammo! Utility Boost

The Blammo! Utility Boost rethinks simple boost pedals by packing two distinct circuits into one compact enclosure: a Cocked Wah Boost with a sweepable mid-focus via Frequency knob (heel-toe wah simulation) and a Flat Linear Boost delivering an op-amp-driven clean lift with internal trim pot for gain matching Other features include:…Click on the title for more

Blammo! Utility Boost

New Pedal: MMK Electronics Pavlov Fuzz

Hand-built in Alaska, the MMK Electronics Pavlov Fuzz offers a refined take on classic silicon fuzz circuits, available in two distinct models. Model 1 is built on a Fuzz Face foundation, utilizing rare NOS Fairchild 2N2222A transistors, while Model 2 employs a Darlington Electra circuit for a distinct tonal character. Both versions share key features, including a…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: MMK Electronics Pavlov Fuzz

New Pedal: Concrete Sound Lab Slab

The Concrete Sound Lab Slab is an all-transistor gain pedal designed to produce a range of tones from cleanish overdrive to saturated fuzz. Its circuit combines a JFET-based preamp with a James tone stack—a configuration that allows precise control over frequency response before the signal hits the gain stage. This…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Concrete Sound Lab Slab

PedalPalFX PAL 800 Gold Overdrive V4

The PedalPalFX PAL 800 Gold Overdrive is one of those ever-green pedals that keep getting better and better with each new version. This Hot Rod JMC800 in a box was recently updated to V4, and the new features are relevant enough to push it up in our comprehensive article about the…Click on the title for more

PedalPalFX PAL 800 Gold Overdrive V4

Tone City Holy Aura Distortion and Boost

The Tone City Holy Aura distortion captures the essence of classic American amp tone, delivering high-gain sustain and rich harmonics with exceptional clarity. Its 3-band EQ (Bass/Mid/Treble), Gain, Presence, and Volume controls provide precise tone shaping for everything from clean boosts to heavy metal distortion. A standout feature is its…Click on the title for more

Tone City Holy Aura Distortion and Boost

Walrus Audio Voyager MkII

The Walrus Audio Voyager MkII is the complete redesign of the Oklahoma-based company's very first pedal, launched in 2011. Like for many other young pedal companies, it was a Klon Centaur's clone. The Voyager MkII takes the "Klone" concept to the next level, with a multi-voice approach thanks to a…Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Voyager MkII

Jam Pedals Rattler Mk.2 Distortion

The Jam Pedals Rattler Mk.2 is an updated version of the company's highly regarded RAT-style distortion pedal. While Mk 1 featured the legendary (and now almost impossible to find) LM308 chip found in the vintage RATs, for this new version the Jam team designed their own custom op-amp that delivers…Click on the title for more

Jam Pedals Rattler Mk.2 Distortion

New Pedal: Fowl Sounds Concrete Cliffs Distortion

The Fowl Sounds Concrete Cliffs is a distortion pedal with a separate, foot-switchable Boost featuring a range of intuitive controls designed to offer extensive tonal shaping. The clear knobs set the Gain and Volume for the base distortion and the number of decibels for the Boost, which can either increase or decrease…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Fowl Sounds Concrete Cliffs Distortion