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Take a Mindbending Journey Into the Adventurous and Experimental Style of Psychedelic Guitar By Jeff Jacobson published 25 October 22 Tune up and turn on as we explore the far-out sonic landscapes created by legendary players such as George Harrison, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and more
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.
“It’s Like Holding a Candle Up Between Two Mirrors”: Roger Mayer Talks Bringing Jimi Hendrix’s Sound Into Another Dimension By Rod Brakes, Art Thompson published 22 March 22 Video The guitar effects guru tells the story of his groundbreaking Octavia invention.
Classic Gear: Roger Mayer’s Octavia Pedal By Dave Hunter published 2 November 21 Mayer’s rocket-inspired pedal launched the sound of rock guitar into the stratosphere.