This post may contain affiliate links 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 […]
A History of Earth Sound Research Amplifiers: A Story That Ended Too Soon
This post may contain affiliate links With little-to-no information scattered throughout the web, Earth Sound Research was an incredibly mysterious amplifier company whose history has been crafted by large amounts of hearsay. This lack of information and the element of mystery have created somewhat of a cult following behind the company since its closure in […]
Review: The Rodent (ProCo RAT Clone) from General Guitar Gadgets
This post may contain affiliate links In a world filled with dirt pedals, the ProCo RAT has always stood out by harnessing its own unique and gnarly distortion tones. This pedal’s distinct growl has granted the DIY guitar pedal world access to a wide array of build ideas for building a clone pedal. General Guitar […]
Review: Hall of Fame Mini Reverb from TC Electronics
This post may contain affiliate links When it comes to reverb pedals, there are a plethora of options available. Spring reverb, hall reverb, cathedral reverb, or modulated reverb – you want it? There is a pedal for it. However, the Hall of Fame Mini from TC Electronics captures every aspect of the reverb family in […]
How to Arrange Guitar Pedals on a Pedalboard (Guitar Pedal Order, Signal Chain, and More)
This post may contain affiliate links No matter what point in your guitar-playing career you are in, picking up new effect pedals is always an exciting time. Perhaps this is because pedals can significantly help you achieve those perfect guitar tones you have been dreaming of, without completely breaking the bank. There comes a time […]
Everything You Need to Build DIY Guitar Pedals
This post may contain affiliate links How to Build Your Own Guitar Pedal There is no shortage of guitar pedals available today. However, sometimes you need something done your own way, and that is where building DIY guitar pedals comes in. There are many reasons why someone would want to build their own DIY guitar […]
4 Of The Best Cheap Fuzz Pedals Under $200
This post may contain affiliate links Fuzz pedals have been shaping the music world for decades. Bands such as The Smashing Pumpkins and The Rolling Stones have written rock history, with the help of the iconic fuzz pedal. As time goes on, the popularity of these thick, saturated tones have caused the prices of some fuzz […]
Review: Fuzz Peaks by Adventure Audio
This post may contain affiliate links From the moment I saw the Fuzz Peaks by Adventure Audio, I knew I needed to have it. The X Files, Twin Peaks, a Black Russian Big Muff fuzz clone, and a monetary feedback/noise button? count me in. As a pedal, it is offers a handful of tweak-able […]
The Easiest Boss DS 1 Mod [Octave Fuzz Mod]
This post may contain affiliate links The Boss DS 1 Distortion pedal is an icon in the guitar-playing world. For many of us, it was our very first effect pedal. The sheer affordability of this pedal makes it available to just about anybody – and the truth is, they are actually a pretty decent distortion pedal. […]