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Fender Marine Layer Reverb

The new line of Fender stompboxes was one of the most intriguing surprises of NAMM 2018, so we were looking forward to the first demos. The Marine Layer Reverb features 2 classic reverb types (Hall and Room) along with a "Special" mode that produces Shimmer-like results. Each mode offers two…Click on the title for more

Fender Marine Layer Reverb

JHS Pedals ProCo RAT2 Pack Rat mod

Launched back in 1978, the ProCo RAT is one of those classic pedals that inspired a wave of stompbox designers, probably only second to the Tube Screamer and the Muff. JHS Pedals makes a mod of the RAT2 called "Pack Rat," featuring an extra toggle switch with three clipping options…Click on the title for more

JHS Pedals ProCo RAT2 Pack Rat mod

Stomp Under Foot recreates the ’72 Tri Muff v6 Fuzz

With the '72 Tri Muff v6 Fuzz, Florida based manufacturer Stomp Under Foot gives us a sweet take on the "Triangle" Big Muff, which was the first version of a circuit bound to go through many transformations. The triangle Big Muff appeared in 1969 and stayed in production until 1973.…Click on the title for more

Stomp Under Foot recreates the ’72 Tri Muff v6 Fuzz

Death By Audio Absolute Destruction Fuzz

Those who like the pedals by NYC's Death by Audio know that anything can be expected from these boxes, apart from tone subtleties. Their latest stomping device called Absolute Destruction simply features a Volume knob and two horizontal sliders (Overload and Gain) that interact with each other in explosive and/or implosive…Click on the title for more

Death By Audio Absolute Destruction Fuzz

Wampler Releases Reflection Reverb and EQuator EQ Pedals

Brian Wampler and the folks at Wampler Pedals have just announced the availability of the two new pedals we had the privilege to demo at our NAMM booth earlier this year: the Reflection reverb and the EQuator EQ pedal. Both pedals list for $199.97 and feature convenient top-mounted jacks, high-grade…Click on the title for more

Wampler Releases Reflection Reverb and EQuator EQ Pedals

Fender Mirror Image Delay

The new line of Fender stompboxes was one of the most intriguing surprises of NAMM 2018, so we were looking forward to the first demos. The Fender Mirror Image Delay ($149.99) is one of the units that got the most attention. More info about the pedal here and in the notes…Click on the title for more

Fender Mirror Image Delay

Mooer Audio Introduces Three New Micro Preamp Guitar Pedals

Mooer Audio has added another three classic preamp tones to its growing line of micro preamp pedals. These latest additions include the Cali-Dual (011), the Fried Mien (012) and the Matchbox (013). The Cali-Dual is based on a Mesa Dual Rectifier, the Fried Mien recreates the preamp of a Friedman…Click on the title for more

Mooer Audio Introduces Three New Micro Preamp Guitar Pedals

Inside Seymour Duncan’s “Dynamic Expression” pedals; the Silver Lake Reverb

Seymour Duncan brought a new dimension to delay in 2017 with the Andromeda delay, a fully programmable digital workhorse packed with eight types of delay, echo and repeats. What made the Andromeda unique was its use of Dynamic Expression, Seymour Duncan’s proprietary feature that allows the pedal to respond to…Click on the title for more

Inside Seymour Duncan’s “Dynamic Expression” pedals; the Silver Lake Reverb

Wilson Effects Slapback Dual Delay

Wilson Effects introduced at NAMM 2018 a new dual delay pedal... with a twist or two, find out what's special about the Slapback Delay in this demo by Distortion LTD. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJMpKVxol9A Company owner and designer Kevin Wilson came to our NAMM booth to shoot this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Drtsb1jJgV4&feature=youtu.beClick on the title for more

Wilson Effects Slapback Dual Delay

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 on the title for more

Outlaw Effects Cactus Juice Overdrive

Alexander Pedals Quadrant Audio Mirror Delay

Alexander Pedals has been churning out very cool products, climbing the stompbox buzz ladder thanks to imaginative designs packed with features. Their brand new Quadrant Audio Mirror Delay certainly makes a good first impression as well (we dig the graphics!). Belonging to the recently introduced Neo Series, this is a compact…Click on the title for more

Alexander Pedals Quadrant Audio Mirror Delay

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