Starting in the 20th century, all kinds of guitar-based music became the perfect backdrop for vocal performance. From acoustic blues to modern indie rock, voice and guitar have always stood together. Despite the popularity of effects in the guitar world, some of the most interesting singers have utilized guitar effects pedals for their vocals to […]
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Guitar Pedals for Blues Music
In the blues world, you may often hear the term, “less is more”. Sometimes all you need in your blues guitar rig is a beautiful guitar and a nice tube amp. However, having a few guitar pedals in your blues guitar rig can really help improve your sound – whether you’re practicing or playing a […]
JPTR FX Super Weirdo Review
The Super Weirdo from JPTR FX is truly a one-of-a-kind pedal. JPTR FX calls this pedal a “Glitch Super Fuzz Time Modulation Unit”, and that barely scratches the surface of what this awesome guitar pedal is all about. With the huge knobs on the front of the pedal, and the massive metal enclosure – the […]
Best Beginner Guitar Amps
When deciding on an beginner guitar amp to purchase, one of the first things you should consider is your goal as a musician. Do you have aspirations for greater things? Do you want to be a pro some day? Are you a hobbyist? These questions will not change the approach for everyone, but for some, […]
The Best DIY Guitar Pedal Kits
If you are thinking about building your own guitar pedals, a wonderful place to start is by building DIY guitar pedal kits. A guitar pedal kit allows you to understand the basics behind building guitar pedals, without having to have a vast knowledge of how circuitry and effect pedals work. You will still have to […]
Haunted Labs Launches a Kickstarter for the new DARK AURA
Haunted Labs, a boutique pedal builder based in North Carolina, has recently announced a Kickstarter campaign to help fund their latest haunting creation – The DARK AURA. Just in time for Halloween! This pedal as an atmospheric reverb that will be sure to send shivers down the spines of even the greatest musicians. Whether you’re […]
Review of the Serenity Reverb from Midnight 30 Music
The Serenity Reverb pedal from Midnight 30 Music is a pedal that has been on my wish list for a while, but I had never pulled the trigger on picking one up. However, I was lucky enough to be following Tone Snob Pedalboards on Instagram, and saw that they were selling one of these – […]
Interview With Elephlab
Elephlab is an effect pedal and synthesizer company based out of Mexico City, Mexico. We had the pleasure of speaking with Alan Rabchinsky, the owner and operator behind the Elephlab business! We actually found Elephlab when they ordered one of our old Pedal Haven coffee mugs (now discontinued – sadly), and we quickly fell in […]
Review of the Lion Drive by Monarch Musical Devices
The Lion Drive by Monarch Musical Devices is an overdrive pedal that you should know about! Monarch Musical Devices describes this pedal as an overdrive that can capture the classic overdrive tones, with punch and clarity – and that is a spot-on description. The Lion Drive houses a standard overdrive circuit that ranges anywhere from […]
[Guest Post] 4 Simple Pedal Tips to Help Brand New Blues Guitarists!
So you’ve been playing guitar for a little while, love the blues, and want to get deeper into the sounds and gear of your favorite players. Totally understandable. You’ve got a Strat and a Reissue Twin Reverb and it’s all cool but you keep hearing more experienced players talking about blues guitar pedals and effects […]