Maxon “I Did Not Dream That the 808 Would Become so Famous”: Tube Screamer Inventor Susumu Tamura Tells the Definitive Story of This Iconic Stompbox “I never thought that a pedal would ever be considered vintage,” said the former Maxon electronics engineer Joe Bonamassa Reveals His Most-Used Effects Pedal of All Time Whether he’s playing Fender or Gibson guitars, JB says this box is usable in almost any situation and with almost any amp Maxon Unveils New SSD-9 Super Sonic Distortion Pedal This latest incarnation of the SD-9 pedal was designed by TubeScreamer creator Susumu Tamura. Latest Maxon Maxon Apex 808 Review By Art Thompson published 15 October 20 After three years of intensive research into vintage units, has Susumu Tamura perfected the TS-style overdrive? Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1“‘Those old Beatle bashers?’”: Paul McCartney talks Vox amps, and his love of dirty tones2“I was 17 years old and found it in this local paper. It said, ‘Gretsch guitar, 100 bucks.’ I called the guy up and asked, ‘Is it like Eddie Cochran’s?’ He was like, ‘Who?’”: How Brian Setzer forged his trademark twanging tone 3“We’re the birthplace of blues, country and rock and roll music, and the guitar is at the core of all of it”: The America at the Crossroads exhibit charts the guitar’s history with instruments owned by Bo Diddley, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and more 4“A lot of guitarists don’t consider themselves part of the rhythm section. I could always count on Randy to come up with great rhythm guitar parts”: Rudy Sarzo on the magic of Randy Rhoads' rhythm work, and the tonal quirks that set him apart5“The Opus might not displace your Helix, Fractal, Kemper or Quad Cortex, but it offers a lot of good-sounding emulation in a compact and usable package at a fraction of the price”: Two Notes Opus Amp Sim and IR Loader Unit review
Maxon Apex 808 Review By Art Thompson published 15 October 20 After three years of intensive research into vintage units, has Susumu Tamura perfected the TS-style overdrive?