overdrive “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 "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 “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 Designed and assembled in the U.S.A, these debut pedals fill the missing link in Paul Reed Smith’s signal chain Grid List Latest overdrive EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker Review By Christopher Scapelliti published 13 December 22 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 11 October 22 Guitar Center’s Guitar-A-Thon sale continues with more epic deals Fender Hammertone Effects Pedals Review By Dave Hunter last updated 30 September 22 A roadworthy range of stompboxes, each priced under $100 Fender Smolder Acoustic Overdrive Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 27 June 22 Has Fender engineered the acoustic overdrive solution we've been waiting for? Ever Wonder What Bagpipes, Accordion, Banjo and Bassoon Might Sound Like Through a Guitar Rig? Maybe Not. But Mad Professor Did. By Rod Brakes published 28 April 22 Video Watch these amazing video clips to hear the results of some wild sonic experiments. Video Maestro Ranger Overdrive Review By Art Thompson last updated 7 April 22 A leave-it-on pedal that will push an amp (or stompbox) into overdrive while adding beefiness and dirt. Crazy Tube Circuits Crossfire Review By Michael Ross published 5 April 22 Delivering Fender blackface and Ibanez Tube Screamer tones this Stevie Ray Vaughan-voiced dual-effect unit is no one trick pony. What Might Hendrix's Pedalboard Look Like If He Were Alive Today? Roger Mayer Reveals His Thoughts and Talks New Jimi-Inspired Effects Pedals By Rod Brakes published 1 April 22 The guitar pedal and studio guru releases revamped versions of his Axis, Spitfire, Visage and Voodoo Blues stompboxes. The Keith Richards Guide to Distortion By Jas Obrecht, Jesse Gress published 11 March 22 The Rolling Stone comes clean on distortion in this archive interview from the December 1992 issue of Guitar Player. Origin Effects MAGMA57 Review By James Volpe Rotondi last updated 4 March 22 A superb recreation of the preamp/power section from the dual-6V6 Magnatone Model 213 Troubador and the pitch-vibrato section from the Model 260 and 280. 1234 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 READ1The biggest, fattest, chunkiest Cyber Monday guitar amp deals: save up to $1000 on Bad Cat, Marshall, Mesa/Boogie, Kemper and more2It's one of the best amps available right now: the Yamaha THR30II WL – and others in the same range – is $50 off in the Amazon Black Friday sale3For those about to rock: we salute the Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive which has wowed lead guitarists for over 40 years with its jagged, granular tone4My first amp was an embarrassment. My son's is the Positive Grid Spark Go and it lived up to its name: it ignited something5With up to 50% off stage-ready staples, Musician's Friend proves it's the place to shop for the gigging musician
EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker Review By Christopher Scapelliti published 13 December 22 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 11 October 22 Guitar Center’s Guitar-A-Thon sale continues with more epic deals
Fender Hammertone Effects Pedals Review By Dave Hunter last updated 30 September 22 A roadworthy range of stompboxes, each priced under $100
Fender Smolder Acoustic Overdrive Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 27 June 22 Has Fender engineered the acoustic overdrive solution we've been waiting for?
Ever Wonder What Bagpipes, Accordion, Banjo and Bassoon Might Sound Like Through a Guitar Rig? Maybe Not. But Mad Professor Did. By Rod Brakes published 28 April 22 Video Watch these amazing video clips to hear the results of some wild sonic experiments.
Maestro Ranger Overdrive Review By Art Thompson last updated 7 April 22 A leave-it-on pedal that will push an amp (or stompbox) into overdrive while adding beefiness and dirt.
Crazy Tube Circuits Crossfire Review By Michael Ross published 5 April 22 Delivering Fender blackface and Ibanez Tube Screamer tones this Stevie Ray Vaughan-voiced dual-effect unit is no one trick pony.
What Might Hendrix's Pedalboard Look Like If He Were Alive Today? Roger Mayer Reveals His Thoughts and Talks New Jimi-Inspired Effects Pedals By Rod Brakes published 1 April 22 The guitar pedal and studio guru releases revamped versions of his Axis, Spitfire, Visage and Voodoo Blues stompboxes.
The Keith Richards Guide to Distortion By Jas Obrecht, Jesse Gress published 11 March 22 The Rolling Stone comes clean on distortion in this archive interview from the December 1992 issue of Guitar Player.
Origin Effects MAGMA57 Review By James Volpe Rotondi last updated 4 March 22 A superb recreation of the preamp/power section from the dual-6V6 Magnatone Model 213 Troubador and the pitch-vibrato section from the Model 260 and 280.
