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Roger Mayer

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Latest Roger Mayer

Roger Mayer pedals including the 2022 Visage, Axis, Spitfire and Voodoo Blues

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.

Jimi HENDRIX, performing live onstage at The Speakeasy in Margaret Street London W1

“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.

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Roger Mayer Octavia

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.

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