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Seymour Duncan Diamondhead Distortion and Boost

Seymour Duncan may be famous for its guitar pickups, but it has always been manufacturing also guitar pedals, and in the last few years the builder has put a lot of resources in this niche, coming up with interesting devices that push the stompbox format's standard features in ways that…Click on the title for more

Seymour Duncan Diamondhead Distortion and Boost

New at NAMM 2019: EBS The Ultimate v3 B. Sheehan Signature Overdrive

Combining some of the most necessary elements of a bass rig in a single stompbox, the 3rd edition of the EBS Ultimate Billy Sheehan Signature Drive includes overdrive, compression, tone-shaping, and boost. The signal is split via two parallel audio paths, one clean and one dirty – so it’s like…Click on the title for more

New at NAMM 2019: EBS The Ultimate v3 B. Sheehan Signature Overdrive

Lovepedal Purple Plexi

The Marshall Plexi is one of the most beloved and iconic amplifiers of all times, and while many manufacturers have tried to harness this Marshall monster in a compact stompbox format, few have been able to successfully pull off the character that give it that magical quality. Lovepedal’s Purple Plexi…Click on the title for more

Lovepedal Purple Plexi

Adventure Audio Glacial Zenith V2 Routable Drive/EQ/Boost

Rochester, NY, pedal builder Adventure Audio just announced version II of the Glacial Zenith. From a functionality perspective, what sets this Overdrive + Boost apart, besides its versatile EQ section, is the ability to let you route the three circuits the way you prefer - keeping the drive in the center…Click on the title for more

Adventure Audio Glacial Zenith V2 Routable Drive/EQ/Boost

Thorpy FX Team Medic Buffer, EQ, Boost and Boost+

From its moniker, the Thorpy FX Team Medic sounds like a pedal you might need if your tone suffers from some kind of disease. Indeed, the manufacturer lists the symptoms this box can fix: It can help EQ a badly EQ'd pedal. It can give you a frequency bump in…Click on the title for more

Thorpy FX Team Medic Buffer, EQ, Boost and Boost+

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

New at the BK SBE 2018: Main Ace FX Simon Boost Fuzz

The Simon Boost/Fuzz is a brand new pedal the fuzz-possessed, New Jersey based folks at Main Ace FX showcased at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit 2018. We asked circuit designer and company owner James to shoot a quick demo to show us what it does and how it sounds, check it out.…Click on the title for more

New at the BK SBE 2018: Main Ace FX Simon Boost Fuzz

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 on the title for more

Lollygagger FX Canaglia Multi-Stage Overdrive

Amptweaker announces CurveballTM Jr EQ

It looks like Cumming, GA pedal builder Amptweaker will have a busy NAMM show this year. The company just announced the release of the CurveballTM Jr EQ, a three way EQ with boost featuring three options for Mid (US, UK and Trash) and also the company's popular boost circuit from their Tight…Click on the title for more

Amptweaker announces CurveballTM Jr EQ

Orion Effekte + Twangtone – Dakota Red II OD + Boost

German pedal manufacturers seem to be all the rage these days! Orion Effekte is a one-man boutique operation whose pedals are loved by noteworthy artists like Noveller among others. Sofa Jams just posted this demo of the Dakota Red II, a low gain overdrive and FET-clean boost they designed in collaboration with another…Click on the title for more

Orion Effekte + Twangtone – Dakota Red II OD + Boost