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Strymon BigSky Reverberator

We were all anticipating a new, BIG reverb stompbox by Strymon, since the Californian company's last two super hyped pedals focused on creating the ultimate digital delay (Timeline) and Modulation (Mobius) pedals. Well we were right: that reverb pedal is now reality, and its name is BigSky. Strymon has gotten…Click on the title for more

Strymon BigSky Reverberator

Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker Fuzz

The folks at Electro-Harmonix know something about fuzz, since they invented the Muff. Their latest fuzz pedal, however, is not inspired by their signature fuzz model. Enter the Ripped Speaker, a modern fuzz with old school roots and a wider sonic palette than the average Muff pedal. At low fuzz…Click on the title for more

Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker Fuzz

Now Shipping: Fulltone CS-PlimSoul mkII Overdrive/Distortion

Yes, we have a big problem with Michael Fuller's rhetoric and proneness to insults (we experienced the man's "un-gentlemanliness" first-hand, some time ago) but we think that a blog that's all about guitar pedals should not avoid covering any manufacturer based on what is arguably a freedom of speech and…Click on the title for more

Now Shipping: Fulltone CS-PlimSoul mkII Overdrive/Distortion

Old Blood Noise RÊVER delay/reverb

Emerging dream-pop Brooklyn based band Datachoir has recently unveiled a collaborative pedal called RÊVER, a reverse delay + reverb circuit built by the folks at Old Blood Noise Endevors. The collaboration springs from a long time friendship born in Oklahoma, home to both entities, and the resulting stompbox is as dreamy and ambienty as…Click on the title for more

Old Blood Noise RÊVER delay/reverb

Electronic Audio Experiments & Mask Audio Electronics Eldritch Blast Octave Fuzz

If your arsenal of fuzz pedals is out of control, the Electronic Audio Experiments & Mask Audio Electronics | Eldritch Blast should be a good excuse for you to make it slightly MORE so. How could you possibly resist the temptation to get something that, according to the manufacturer, "sound…Click on the title for more

Electronic Audio Experiments & Mask Audio Electronics Eldritch Blast Octave Fuzz

Dolamo D4 Distortion

Dolamo is a sans-website company probably based in China whose pedals are incredibly affordable (like $25-affordable!). They can be found, among other places, at Walmart. Their D4 Distortion replicates the classic rock tones of the '70s and '80s, check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_BNoHJQIwc Reproducing the high gain distortion of the 70's and…Click on the title for more

Dolamo D4 Distortion

Friedman Dirty Shirley Plexi Overdrive

Based on the company's similarly named 40-watt amp, the Friedman | Dirty Shirley is a lower gain Plexi-Style overdrive pedal that offers a 3-band EQ and Presence knob for flexible tone sculpting, and an extra Tight switch on the side to increase punch. It can deliver a wide range of…Click on the title for more

Friedman Dirty Shirley Plexi Overdrive

Crazy Tubes Circuits Black Magic MKII Distortion

The Crazy Tubes Circuits | Black Magic MKII is a very versatile distortion pedal that utilizes JFET cascaded gain stages to emulate the response of a high gain tube amp. The pedal also features a separate Boost footswitch to take things to the next level – the boost amount can be controlled through…Click on the title for more

Crazy Tubes Circuits Black Magic MKII Distortion

Universal Audio’s UAFX Pedal Series

Universal Audio, a dominant force in the pro audio and plugin sector, entered the pedal realm in 2021 with three brand new products under the UAFX label: the Starlight Echo Station, the Golden Reverberator and the Astra Modulation Machine. They are now shipping. The pedals, are all based on dual-processor…Click on the title for more

Universal Audio’s UAFX Pedal Series

Flower Pedals Castilleja Phaser/Uni-Vibe

Those looking for a boutique multi-modulation pedal with tons of flexibility should check out the Castilleja by Flower Pedals, a device that packs a ton of tone within a compact case. It’s a 4 stage analog optical phaser with digital controls and two voicings, selectable through the top toggle: a…Click on the title for more

Flower Pedals Castilleja Phaser/Uni-Vibe

Animals Pedal Sunday Afternoon is Infinity Bender Fuzz

Japanese company Animals Pedal brought some playful names and graphics to the stompbox game, but also some excellent circuits at an affordable price. Their new Sunday Afternoon is Infinity Bender Fuzz perfectly reflects the quirky nature of this builder: a collaboration with Matthew Holl of Wren and Cuff, the pedal…Click on the title for more

Animals Pedal Sunday Afternoon is Infinity Bender Fuzz

Friedman Smallbox Plexi Overdrive

In the last decade or so, Friedman has developed a stellar reputation for its guitar amps first, and then for guitar pedals emulating those very amps - a trend that has become quite common among amp builders. The Friedman Smallbox overdrive is the stompbox rendition of channel 1 of the…Click on the title for more

Friedman Smallbox Plexi Overdrive