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20 of the Best Super Fuzz Clones and Evolutions in 2023

--- Best Super Fuzz Evolutions (Extra Features) Unlike the UK-made Fuzz Face and Tone Bender, the FY-6 Super-Fuzz circuit was designed in Japan in 1967 by Fumio Mieda, whose resume also includes the legendary Uni-Vibe and the Korg MS-20 synth. Honey was the company that made the FY-6, but they…Click on the title for more

20 of the Best Super Fuzz Clones and Evolutions in 2023

Pedal Update: SolidGoldFX 76 Mk II Octave Fuzz

A Silicon fuzz pedal with switchable octave-up inspired by the Ibanez Standard Fuzz circuit and sporting a JFET Preamp stage and a quartet of (new) high-gain Toshiba transistors, the SolidGoldFX 76 Mk II updates a versatile circuit that had an important role in raising the profile of the Montreal-based company.…Click on the title for more

Pedal Update: SolidGoldFX 76 Mk II Octave Fuzz

The Brooklyn SYNTH+PEDAL EXPO is this weekend!

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The Brooklyn SYNTH+PEDAL EXPO is this weekend!

New Pedal: KSR Vesta Preamp

The KSR Vesta Preamp is nothing short of a tweakers' dream pedal for tone seekers, in particular ones with high gain leanings. Entirely manufactured in Cincinnati, OH, the Vesta is a two channel, multi-mode preamp with 12 knobs and 7 toggle switches. The two channels, named Rhythm and Lead, can…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: KSR Vesta Preamp

Uber-Boutique Pedal Builders at the 2022 Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit

In this blog, the lion's share of attention goes to major pedal builders that are able to release (and promote) several new pedals every year. However, we always do our best to highlight cool pedals by smaller boutique builders, and this weekend's free Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo (aka Stompbox…Click on the title for more

Uber-Boutique Pedal Builders at the 2022 Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit

Pedal Line: Catalinbread Elements

The latest trend among boutique builders seems to be to release... lines of pedals, a bunch at a time! Following (probably) JHS's lead, the Catalinbread Elements is a new line of rather inexpensive yet hand-made one-knob pedals comprising - for now - three devices: Fuzz, Distortion and Overdrive. While we'll…Click on the title for more

Pedal Line: Catalinbread Elements

Blind Panic Devices Dilithium Delay

The Blind Panic Devices Dilithium Delay is a pedal that puts a smile on our faces even just by looking at it. It's a PT2399 based, analog-voiced, delay pedal with a unique, modulation section that affects the delay time based on the dynamics of the input signal. We'll use the…Click on the title for more

Blind Panic Devices Dilithium Delay

New Pedal: Stomp Under Foot Electric Warlord Fuzz

Out of Florida comes the hand-made Stomp Under Foot Electric Warlord Fuzz, a velcroy, tight, aggressive fuzz that's bound to excite the testosterone of heavy-leaning guitarists. The pedal maintains a great note definition and clarity notwithstanding the heaviness of the distortion, and can deliver gated-like fuzz at lower Fuzz levels.…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Stomp Under Foot Electric Warlord Fuzz

Win 5 Pedals & 3 Accessories with the Brooklyn Pedal & Synth Expo! [ENDED]

The pedal giveaway fever reaches its full peak this week, thanks to this radical giveaway link to our FREE Brooklyn Pedal & Synth Expo! Click on the title for more

Win 5 Pedals & 3 Accessories with the Brooklyn Pedal & Synth Expo! [ENDED]

New Pedal: LPD Pedals Mach I Distortion

The LPD Pedals Mach I Distortion is the latest pedal by a small builder that seems to be specializing in amp-in-a-box pedals. In this case, the "boxed" amp is in the Bogner/Boogie/KittyHawk style, producing think tones with lots of midrange heard in many '90s alt-rock records. The controls in this…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: LPD Pedals Mach I Distortion

Best Vox-Style Pedals & Vox-In-a-Box Overdrives in 2023

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the best Vox-Style pedals and Vox-in-a-Box overdrives! If you are interested in pedals inspired by other classic amps, you may want to check out our articles about the best Plexi-Style pedals, Dumble-style drives, and Fender-in-a-box pedals. Coverage of similar stompboxes can be found in…Click on the title for more

Best Vox-Style Pedals & Vox-In-a-Box Overdrives in 2023

Win a Bunch of Synths through the Brooklyn Synth Expo 2022! [ENDED]

To celebrate the upcoming, FREE Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo, we put together a pretty darn awesome bundled synth giveaway with an aggregate prize worth over $1,000!Click on the title for more

Win a Bunch of Synths through the Brooklyn Synth Expo 2022! [ENDED]