Texas' Jackson Audio is one of the few emerging pedal builders that's bringing innovation to an effect niche that lagged behind others in exciting features: the niche of gain pedals. Packed with features and enhanced by clever digital functionality, the company's pedals retain an analog core while widening the player's tonal palette and gain staging options. The Optimist is their new overdrive, created in collaboration with guitarist/producer Cory Wong.... Click on the title for more