This post may contain affiliate links   The Iridium from Strymon is one of the best amp sim pedals available today and if you’re anything like me, you use it to get amazing amp-like guitar tones while playing silently in your apartment. Need to buy a Strymon Iridium? Buy on Amazon Buy on Reverb.com   […]

This post may contain affiliate links   The idea of guitar amp simulation has been around for quite some time now, but as technology advances and home studios become more accessible, the quality of guitar amp sim pedals has skyrocketed in the past few years.    Whether you are looking for a direct-in solution for […]

This post may contain affiliate links The fuzz pedal world is endless. Whether you are seeking out that loud, wall-of-sound guitar tone from the likes of My Bloody Valentine or you’re wanting your guitar solos to scream like those of Jimi Hendrix – a fuzz pedal can get you there.    There are countless amounts […]

This post may contain affiliate links   When it comes to distortion pedals, it’s hard to beat the ProCo RAT.  WHERE TO BUY View on Reverb.com View on Amazon.com Originally released in the late 1970s, the RAT has been a widely popular distortion pedal for decades – spanning genres from rock and roll to doom […]

This post may contain affiliate links A boost pedal is like a secret weapon on your pedalboard.    Many guitar players may not fully understand the need for a boost pedal (I know I didn’t), but once you try one you quickly discover how much of an asset it can be to your arsenal of […]

This post may contain affiliate links   Overdrive pedals are synonymous with electric guitar. In fact, overdrive pedals were by far the most popular guitar pedals featured on pedalboards in 2020, and it is nearly impossible to see a pedalboard today without some sort of overdrive pedal on it.    So what are the best […]

This post may contain affiliate links   So you’re looking for a chorus pedal?   Perhaps you’ve been inspired by the resurfacing of the chorus effect in modern music or you’re trying to live out your goth dreams of the 1980s. Either way, a chorus pedal is an awesome effect to add to any pedalboard. […]

As technology continues to improve, we are noticing the world shrinking around us. Our cell phones are getting thinner, computers are getting smaller and more powerful, and – most impressively – guitar pedals are getting incredibly small.    That is good news for us pedalboard lovers, because mini guitar pedals allow us to put even […]

This post may contain affiliate links As you build out your pedalboard, you may be thinking it is time to try out a volume pedal.   Whether you’re wanting to create epic ambient swells by pairing a volume pedal with your favorite delay pedals and reverb pedals or you’re just looking for a hands-free way […]

This post may contain affiliate links Whether you’re a seasoned guitar player or someone just starting out, there is nothing better than plugging into a delay pedal. Whether you’re playing metal, jazz, ambient music, or plain old rock and roll – a delay pedal makes for a great addition to any guitar player’s pedalboard. But […]