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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What are today’s best delay pedal options? When it comes to guitar pedals, delay is almost always a “must have”! A delay pedal can transform the way that you play guitar. Delay pedals can be found in nearly every guitar player’s signal chain – no matter what style of music they are playing. There are […]

If you are anything like me, you have a decent collection of overdrive pedals laying around, and many of these overdrive pedals may not be getting the love that they deserve. I know I used to have a few overdrive pedals just collecting dust in my practice space. That was before I discovered stacking overdrive […]

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last two years, chances are you have heard of the Nebraska-based company, Gear Supply Co., the guitarist’s subscription box service that offers a variety of products from strings and straps to picks and cables. The company recently just uncovered their new line of Gear Supply […]

Best Cheap Guitar Pedals (Under $100) When it comes to your guitar rig, guitar pedals can be a make-or-break factor in your overall guitar tone. Of course, having a wonderful sounding guitar and a beautifully-voiced amp to accompany it helps, but a great guitar pedal can make even the most basic amps and guitars sound […]

If you have ever shopped for guitar pedals or have thought about building DIY guitar pedals, you are sure to have come across some wild terms. Words like “Transparent” and “Stacking” are some of those that have an entirely different meaning in our little pedal world. However, there are two terms that are found in […]

The Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer is probably one of the most common guitar pedals you’ll see. Not that there aren’t plenty of other options out there. You can find hundreds, if not thousands, of other distortion and overdrive pedals. And a lot of them are really good at what they do. Not to mention the […]