Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
Every time I think I’ve seen it all come across a company like this, and absolutely blows my mind. As more and more time goes by and effects become a much more common and popular source of inspiration. We begin to find new ways to be heard. But coming up with those new ideas is … Read more
Spencer Amps That’s right kids… I’ve hunted down another kickass effects pedal company. And his little outfit has really caught me by surprise. Spencer Amps is the brain child of one Bill Spencer, a passionate and experienced brother on a mission to build some of the best sounding and performing musical gadgets. Bill’s outlook on … Read more
The Analog War Cry laboratory is stoked to have one of our all time favorites back in the scene. Moody Sounds!!! Those of you who have been with from the beginning I’m sure had the chance to check out our Moody Sounds Mushroom Echo article (April, 30 2009). If you didn’t I highly suggest you … Read more
What can I say? Those Danes over at T-Rex just know a good thing when they hear it. When I first heard T-Rex was going to be dishing out the T.C. Jauernig line I was absolutely stoked. What better way to bring some much deserved attention to one of the stompbox world’s premier boutique builders. … Read more
:::CE Distribution::: CE Distribution offering free shipping on all Jensen Speakers when you buy 10 or more. (*Within the continental US) through September 30th, 2010 No other items can be added to the order for this offer. Jensen speakers have always been known for their classic vintage tone with their reissues of the original Alnicos … Read more
I’ve seen some pretty interesting gear companies these last couple years, and amongst those companies has come a world of strange and mind blowing effects pedals. But many a time the looks of these pedals end up being much more interesting than their actual bite. Finding a sweet medium between new and old school is … Read more
Boy do I love the city of Austin, Texas. For us music playing freakazoids there is no better one-stop town when it comes shows, bands, gigs, music festivals, and gear in general. As far as passion for true to-the-heart music loving, Austin definitely sits way up on the list. So when I discovered Chris Luton’s … Read more
Talk about style! If there is one company out there that carries a hip vibe, attitude, originality, and class, it is Dr. Scientist. Ryan Clarke (the man behind the plan) has made it his goal to deliver unto the tone chasing world some of the most powerful and intense sounding stompboxes to ever come to … Read more
This one was done specifically for some components I wanted to use and it’s sized appropriately, so if you’re using smaller components you may be able to shift things round a bit to save some space.
BMF Effects, doing it and doing it well. We’re gonna start this month off by looking deeper into what makes BMF’s pedals tick, and this time we’ll be exploring their world of modulation effects. It seems like the more I gig the more I’m seeing cats throwing these pedals on their pedalboards. One thing you … Read more