Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
WMD FatMan envelope filter Some of my favorite effects pedals have always been envelope filters, the unique shape of sounds they create is almost impossible to shy away from. It is one of the few effects that doesn’t discriminate, can be used in just about every type of music, and will instantly make even the … Read more
DEEP TRIP Kryptone Let the gates of hell and heaven be awakened, let it all come crashing down. Imagine what would rain down, imagine the sound. A sea of galloping, rumbling tone, shaking the earth with a growl so lovely it could only be harnessed and used in music. When I came upon Deep Trip … Read more
There isn’t one stompbox junkie out there who has not heard of Maxon’s effects pedals. What they’ve done for the music scene with their killer effects and builds has held tight since first they peaked their head in the early 70’s. Many of you might not know it but Maxon actually started out as a … Read more
The musician, how he strives to find that special tone that lives within him. He sits patiently experimenting with endless combinations of settings and levels, hoping to strike gold. Some access their dream tone though skill, some with a fine ear, and others simply by chance. With all the wonderful gear available today I’d say … Read more
In the midst of all that is going on with the underground pedal building scene, there are a handful of cats in the mainstream circle who have kept things real fresh, and real real. There is I’m sure not one of you that has not heard of T-Rex Engineering’s effects pedals, and for good reason … Read more
GMDLimited Edition Pink Luther Drive Some of you may know him as GMD, or maybe Gearmandude, his Youtube channel has been providing us with some of the best effects pedal demos on the web. If you love pedals like I love pedals, and many of you do, chances are you’ve tuned into the Gearmandude Youtube … Read more
Rothwell Audio ProductsSwitchblade Distortion Pedal Well well now, what do we have here? Solid build, killer tone, hand built, and high quality components. Another boutique distortion pedal you say? Well if you categorize “boutique” as the many thousands of pedals that are being mass produced around the world and using the term to gain some … Read more
:::MELLOWTONE::: Limited Edition Wolf Computer fuzz pedal Eric Edvalson talented effects builder and owner of Mellowtone Custom Guitar Effects Pedals is building a special run of limited edition Wolf Computer fuzz pedals and is doing a string of charity auctions to help The Smile Train nonprofit organization. The Smile Train’s mission is to provide free … Read more
Pigtronix F.A.T pso-polysaturator Our next find in this months pedal hunt is one of many faces, a pedal capable of speaking tones from classic rock to all out metal mayhem and beyond. Our goal on this hunt is to introduce to you some fantastic sounding pedals you may have missed, not heard of, or have … Read more
The TonePros T3BT Tune-O-Matic replacement bridge I can honestly say I’ve been playing guitar long enough to have payed my dues, played my fair share of trashy bars, shysty joints, college parties, and “pay to plays”. Back in those days I was happy just as long as my guitar had six strings, the amps worked, … Read more