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Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2 Dual Overdrive/Distortion

At NAMM 2018 we caught up also with our friends from Crazy Tube Circuits (part of the numerous contingent of Greek pedal companies participating in the Anaheim convention). The manufacturer showed us their second version of the Ziggy Overdrive, a two -channel Plexi-style distortion that's one of the company's most…Click on the title for more

Crazy Tube Circuits Ziggy V2 Dual Overdrive/Distortion

The Best (of the Best) New Guitar Pedals at NAMM 2018: #1. JHS Pedals Bonsai

Is there a rigorous way to determine what were the best products among the new pedals presented at NAMM 2018? We doubt it, firstly because "Best of" lists are and always will be entirely subjective. Secondly, it's worth noting that NAMM "Best of" lists tend to be skewed toward pedals that sport intriguing new…Click on the title for more

The Best (of the Best) New Guitar Pedals at NAMM 2018: #1. JHS Pedals Bonsai

Outlaw Effects Debuts Echo, Compressor and Overdrive Guitar Pedals at NAMM 2018

Micro-sized pedals were once touted for their small size and affordability. They didn’t have the features or, often, the sound of their bigger brethren, but what they lacked in versatility and tone they made up for with their conveniently-sized cases and low prices. In recent years, though, micro pedals have…Click on the title for more

Outlaw Effects Debuts Echo, Compressor and Overdrive Guitar Pedals at NAMM 2018

Seen at NAMM: Nanolog WaveFunction Overdrive

With the WaveFunction, the Canadian team at Nanolog are trying something new, utilizing a new technology built on carbon molecular junctions that allow for a new palette of sounds not available with silicon diodes. We shot a video of this pedal at out NAMM 2018 Stompbox Booth, check it out!…Click on the title for more

Seen at NAMM: Nanolog WaveFunction Overdrive

Main Ace FX unveils Dante Overdrive Prototype at NAMM

Hosted in our NAMM 2018 Stompbox Booth, Main Ace FX showcased this prototype of a new overdrive pedal called Dante. It's an Op-Amp based od with a momentary ring modulator footswitch, a two-band EQ, and a mid boost switch. Discover more new devices in our comprehensive, interactive page of new pedals…Click on the title for more

Main Ace FX unveils Dante Overdrive Prototype at NAMM

Beetronics Overhive Medium Gain Overdrive

We featured Brazilian pedal builder Beetronics in this very blog a few months ago and we are psyched to see that Reverb.com / The Tone Report picked up their Overhive Overdrive for a video demo. Check out the footage below and find more info about the pedal at the bottom of this…Click on the title for more

Beetronics Overhive Medium Gain Overdrive

Best 10 Pedals of 2017 according to Livingroom Gear Demos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIso5qj4_lg One cool thing about Livingroom Gear Demos' "Best of Pedals" lists is that they always feature more than one unexpected stompbox - overdrives in particular. Here's Eirik's list of his favorite pedals of 2017 (from the video streaming at the bottom of this page). It's organized in our usual…Click on the title for more

Best 10 Pedals of 2017 according to Livingroom Gear Demos

NUX Tube Man MKII Overdrive

NUX won a Best in Show at the past Summer NAMM, the fact that Mike Hermans picked one of their pedals for his video series is also very promising: here's his demo of the Tube Man MKII Overdrive - quite obviously, a Tube Screamer clone. More gain! That was the overall…Click on the title for more

NUX Tube Man MKII Overdrive

The 5 Best Guitar Pedals for Beginners (according to Guitar Nerds)

A Guide to the Best Guitar Pedals For Beginners While experienced guitarists tend to develop a refined taste for tone that will get them interested in boutique pedals with a peculiar character (or flexible parameters), we should never forget that the majority of six string players out there is just…Click on the title for more

The 5 Best Guitar Pedals for Beginners (according to Guitar Nerds)

Best Amp in a Box pedals with extra Boost in 2019 – Compare prices and tone

Updated on 09.27.2018 We recently posted an all-encompassing article focused on high end, Dual Gain Stages Overdrive Pedals with a Boost Footswitch. Even though they belong to that category, we decided to keep the "Amp-in-a-Box" style stompboxes for a separate post, because they are not quite the same... here we go…Click on the title for more

Best Amp in a Box pedals with extra Boost in 2019 – Compare prices and tone

BK Stompbox Exhibit’s 2017 “Best Emerging Pedal Manufacturer” Contest Results

The results for the Best Pedal Emerging Manufacturer at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit 2017 are in! But, before we get to the results, a little explanation: WHAT IS THIS? The Stompbox Exhibit's "Best Emerging Pedal Manufacturer Contest" is an idea we launched at the 7th Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit to support…Click on the title for more

BK Stompbox Exhibit’s 2017 “Best Emerging Pedal Manufacturer” Contest Results

Tonebone Texas-Pro Overdrive and Boost

Canadian manufacturer Radial found its niche in specialized pedals and DI boxes created with very specific tasks in mind. However, they have always released more "regular" stompboxes under the Tonebone series, which has grown considerably in the last few years with the addition of a new series of dual gain stage effects.…Click on the title for more

Tonebone Texas-Pro Overdrive and Boost