Alex Lynham

Alex Lynham

Alex Lynham is a gear obsessive who's been collecting and building modern and vintage equipment since he got his first Saturday job. Besides reviewing countless pedals for Total Guitar, he's written guides on how to build your first pedal, how to build a tube amp from a kit, and briefly went viral when he released a glitch delay pedal, the Atom Smasher.

Latest articles by Alex Lynham

Best distortion pedals 2025: Dirty up your tone with my top choices

By Alex Lynham last updated

It's time to get heavy with my top-rated distortion pedals for metal, rock, bass, and more

Pedals & Pedalboards
Boss DS-1W Distortion

Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Review

By Alex Lynham published

Boss’s best-selling distortion pedal has been given the boutique treatment

Pedals & Pedalboards
Close-up of a pedalboard feature a Strymon Big Sky and other pedals

A Guide to Guitar Pedal Order

By Alex Lynham published

Get your guitar pedals in line with our expert tips

Pedals & Pedalboards