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MXR creates an expressive, no-nonsense signature overdrive for Yngwie Malmsteen
By Phil Weller published
With just Level and Gain controls, the pedal puts focus on even the slightest adjustments having a “profound impact” on its tone

“I Did Not Dream That the 808 Would Become so Famous”: Tube Screamer Inventor Susumu Tamura Tells the Definitive Story of This Iconic Stompbox
By Art Thompson published
“I never thought that a pedal would ever be considered vintage,” said the former Maxon electronics engineer

"I Just Don't See Any Need for Pedals”: Walter Trout Shows Us How He Gets All the Tones He Needs From His Vintage Mesa/Boogie Mark IV Amp
By Scott Rowley published
VIDEO “My pedalboard right now is this carpet and my shoes,” says the bluesman in the final episode of 'Pedalpocalypse'

PRS Horsemeat Transparent Overdrive, Mary Cries Optical Compressor and Wind Through the Trees Dual Analog Flanger Reviews
By Art Thompson published
Designed and assembled in the U.S.A, these debut pedals fill the missing link in Paul Reed Smith’s signal chain

EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker Review
By Christopher Scapelliti published
This “all-discrete analog distortion enhancement device” features silicon and germanium diode options

Save Up to 43% on MXR Effects Pedals
By Rod Brakes last updated
Guitar Center’s Guitar-A-Thon sale continues with more epic deals

Fender Hammertone Effects Pedals Review
By Dave Hunter last updated
A roadworthy range of stompboxes, each priced under $100

Fender Smolder Acoustic Overdrive Review
By Jimmy Leslie last updated
Has Fender engineered the acoustic overdrive solution we've been waiting for?
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