Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
The clean booster, probably the most important stompbox behind the overdrive pedal. There are many out there and yet it seems like it’s still the one pedal that is hard to pin down onto your pedalboard. When we’re hunting for a clean booster we look for something that won’t hide and blemish our key tone. … Read more
One thing I’m extremely greatful for and have been blessed with is the ability to play music and the gift of picking up many different instruments, I play nine instruments to be exact. It all started with the violin when I just a pup, years later I would discover the discovered the guitar, the bass … Read more
If you’ve been on top of your game the last few years you know that Canada has been responsible for delivering some of the coolest and best sounding pedals to be seen in a long time. The last few years has shown some great boutique, one-man, and even big-time gear companies, all coming at you … Read more
Ted Weber Jan 31 1951 – Aug 14 2009 Ted Weber… We all the know the name, we all know the work, and we will all miss him dearly. If you play music or work in the music industry it’s most likely you’ve played or used Weber gear. The first amp I ever modified (which … Read more
What is it about gear that drives us musicians to hunt down whatever it takes to get our tones? Some of us are content with just going out and finding gear that is already built and packaged perfectly for us. Then there is that breed of player that takes it to the next level, the … Read more
If I can say one thing that’s for sure it is that my entire life as a musician has been one of learning, great experience, and more learning. Through trial and error I have found what works for me and what sounds best. Every once and when we come across those few pieces of gear … Read more
My friend Tanaka of Ovaltone Handmade Effects Pedals has informed me that he will be reducing his pedal line and replacing the discontinued pedals with some new models. You can still get the MAGS (Marsh Additional Gain Stage) pedal, this is a very unique and awesome sounding pedal, check one out while you can. There … Read more