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 Latest overdrive TC Electronic Unveils New Paul Gilbert Signature MojoMojo Overdrive Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 4 June 21 Gilbert's signature MojoMojo boasts a new finish and a gain-boosting "Eleven" switch. TC Electronic Unveils New Zeus Drive Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 28 May 21 The $59 overdrive takes after the Klon Centaur, tonally, and boasts two bypass switching options. Rainger FX Minibar Liquid Analyser Review By Michael Ross published 19 March 21 Wait, a fuzzstortion stompbox you pour drinks into to make it work? This you've got to try. Way Huge Unveils New Joe Bonamassa Signature Penny Saver Royale Modulation & Overdrive Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 3 March 21 The stompbox merges Bonamassa's two favorite Way Huge pedals into a single enclosure. MXR, Eric Gales Team Up for Raw Dawg Overdrive Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 1 March 21 Based on a classic 'drive unit, this pedal aims for both a balanced midrange and sweet-but-sizzling high-gain tones. Wampler Debuts New Ratsbane Mini-Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 26 February 21 Inspired by the legendary ProCo Rat, this overdrive/distortion/fuzz mini-pedal aims to run the tonal gamut from light 'drive to all-out fuzz mayhem. Vahlbruch Kaluna High Voltage Tube Drive Review By Art Thompson published 14 January 21 A top-quality overdrive that uses a 12AX7 to put some genuine tube heat and crunch into your tone. Friedman Unveils New Smallbox Pedal By Jackson Maxwell last updated 20 November 20 The company's popular 50-watt Smallbox amp – with its wide variety of classic British-voiced tones – has been transformed into a pedal. Mesa/Boogie Cleo, Dynaplex and Gold Mine Review By Art Thompson published 13 November 20 A trio of hand-built overdrives that cover a wide range of drive styles with an amp-like feel. 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? 1234Archives 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“I was playing the Breeders' Divine Hammer, and my whole hand cramped up, I couldn’t move it... It seemed so simple, but it was something I would never play”: J Mascis went electric for his new solo album, but (mostly) without his usual Jazzmaster2“I was using a Telecaster because it had a really clean tone for my fingerstyle approach. Fleetwood Mac's pre-existing sound was much fatter, and they felt the Tele really didn’t fit”: Lindsey Buckingham on his turn to Turner guitars 3“I went to Mickie Most's office with an acoustic guitar and played it. It was almost like one of those clichéd movie moments: he said, ‘That’s going to be a hit!’”: Session guitar ace Chris Spedding reveals the stories behind five of his best songs 4“If Seven Worlds had come out at the time it was ready, instead of being held back, he would have been as big as Jeff Beck”: Stevie Ray Vaughan details his friendship with Eric Johnson5“This exciting era of acoustic-electronic innovation hasn’t seen much action on the amp front, which makes this a welcome addition”: Taylor Circa 74 AV150-10 acoustic amplifier review
TC Electronic Unveils New Paul Gilbert Signature MojoMojo Overdrive Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 4 June 21 Gilbert's signature MojoMojo boasts a new finish and a gain-boosting "Eleven" switch.
TC Electronic Unveils New Zeus Drive Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 28 May 21 The $59 overdrive takes after the Klon Centaur, tonally, and boasts two bypass switching options.
Rainger FX Minibar Liquid Analyser Review By Michael Ross published 19 March 21 Wait, a fuzzstortion stompbox you pour drinks into to make it work? This you've got to try.
Way Huge Unveils New Joe Bonamassa Signature Penny Saver Royale Modulation & Overdrive Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 3 March 21 The stompbox merges Bonamassa's two favorite Way Huge pedals into a single enclosure.
MXR, Eric Gales Team Up for Raw Dawg Overdrive Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 1 March 21 Based on a classic 'drive unit, this pedal aims for both a balanced midrange and sweet-but-sizzling high-gain tones.
Wampler Debuts New Ratsbane Mini-Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 26 February 21 Inspired by the legendary ProCo Rat, this overdrive/distortion/fuzz mini-pedal aims to run the tonal gamut from light 'drive to all-out fuzz mayhem.
Vahlbruch Kaluna High Voltage Tube Drive Review By Art Thompson published 14 January 21 A top-quality overdrive that uses a 12AX7 to put some genuine tube heat and crunch into your tone.
Friedman Unveils New Smallbox Pedal By Jackson Maxwell last updated 20 November 20 The company's popular 50-watt Smallbox amp – with its wide variety of classic British-voiced tones – has been transformed into a pedal.
Mesa/Boogie Cleo, Dynaplex and Gold Mine Review By Art Thompson published 13 November 20 A trio of hand-built overdrives that cover a wide range of drive styles with an amp-like feel.
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?