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Take a Close Look at Jack White’s Insanely Cool Pedalboard
By James Volpe Rotondi published
With a penchant for peculiar pedals the White Stripes guitarist has taken stompboxes to another level.

From the Studio to the Stage: Sublime Effects for the Discerning Guitarist
By Art Thompson published
How Universal Audio crafted the ultimate vintage tones for its UAFX pedals.

Six Pioneering Effects Builders of the 1970s
By Rod Brakes, Chris Gill, Art Thompson published
From Screaming Birds to Purple Peakers, we take a look at some of the eras grooviest stompboxes.

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
Video Watch these amazing video clips to hear the results of some wild sonic experiments.

Maestro Invader Distortion Review
By Art Thompson last updated
Armed with gain, level and tone controls, this pedal also features a built-in noise gate.

Maestro Ranger Overdrive Review
By Art Thompson last updated
A leave-it-on pedal that will push an amp (or stompbox) into overdrive while adding beefiness and dirt.

Maestro FZ-M Fuzz-Tone Review
By Art Thompson last updated
Captures enough throwback vibe to make it fun while delivering tones that modern players will also dig.

Maestro Discoverer Delay Review
By Art Thompson published
Featuring a Modulation mode this pedal ventures outside the purview of pure analog echo.
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