Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
A lot of people have said this is a great “Marshall in a box” and it’s a pretty simple circuit so worth a try. I did a big axial mojo layout for this a while ago, but have re-done it here using more commonly used (and space friendly) components. It’s funny but it occurred to … Read more
There’s creativity, and then there’s Cusack Effects pedals. Since day one I have been a huge fan of these innovative stompbox designs. These are pedals that ooze with originality, superb sound, and one of a kind style. If there exists a perfectionist out there in the pedal building game I’d have to give that title … Read more
——————————————————————————— Handsome, well built, simple, and great sounding – is how I would describe the Manifold Drive if I only had a few words to do so. Everything on this pedal (and I mean everything) is super freakin’ sexy and right on target. From it’s gun metal grey finish and hip simple artwork, to it’s very … Read more
It is no secret I am a sucker for a great sounding stompbox. But even greater than my desire for guitar pedals is my love for superbly built, great sounding amplifiers. Like the world of stompboxes, today just like yesterday exists a wide variety of boutique and commercial amp companies – all there to tempt … Read more
I had a request for a vero of the Mastotron, so here’s the Woolly Mammoth which is virtually the same, with the Mastotron just having an additional 100K linear pot which the input is taken to before the first capacitor. The new input wiring with the Relax/Pull pot can be seen on my tagboard layout … Read more
Bronx Cheer dynamic fuzz ———————————————————————- I must say it has been an honor to have come across such a cool and creative stompbox company. Each and every Tonebutcher pedal that I have had the chance to try has been nothing short of amazing! In each one of these boxes I have found the ultimate in … Read more
Sometime in the middle of last year while surfing the web for new and exciting gear outfits, I came across this keen little pedal company by the name of Penfar FX. Instantly I was drawn in by the magnificent looking stompboxes that flooded the Penfar website. To top it off not only were the pedals … Read more