Best Guitar Picks, Effects Pedals, & Accessories

REVIEW: Pigtronix Star Eater Analog Fuzz Pedal

Not all fuzzes are created equal; the various vintages and versions, the tweaks, the re-issues, the everything-in-one model configurations. It’s overwhelming to sort through. Pigtronix has unleashed their new Star Eater, and...

REVIEW: Palmer PWT08 Powerbar

Pedalboard power supplies are often overlooked, but it’s an area that can...

REVIEW: Revv Shawn Tubbs Tilt Overdrive Pedal

In case you didn’t know, Shawn Tubbs is a highly regarded session...

REVIEW: IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-Space Reverb Pedal

Large format (three or more footswitches) pedals have become the standard for...

He Has The Box! with Josh Scott From JHS Pedals

A Look at Unique, Cool and Memorable Pedal Box Art Design with...

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REVIEW: Donner Arena 2000 Multi-Effect Processor
By Chris Devine on January 30, 2023
Donner’s Arena 2000 is re-setting the bar in terms of price per performance in multi-fx units. The controls are a combination of touch screen and...
REVIEW: Palmer Pedalbay 40PB and 60PB Pedalboards
By Chris Devine on January 30, 2023
The slat wall pedalboard design has offered up a platform for guitarists that is flexible, but always needed add-ons such as power supplies and mounting...
REVIEW: Coppersound Strategy Two-Channel Preamp and Overdrive V2
By Chris Devine on January 26, 2023
Back in March of 2021 we reviewed Coppersound’s Strategy pedal. The cool Strat-inspired design is as unique as the sound, and now Coppersound has updated...
The Difference Between TRUE BYPASS and BUFFERED BYPASS
By Antonio Calvosa on January 25, 2023
It’s impossible to shop around for effects pedals without noticing claims of “true bypass” coming from a wide range of manufacturers. Like many things in...
HOW TO USE CHORUS, COMPRESSOR & REVERB PEDALS — THE RIGHT WAY!
By Antonio Calvosa on January 25, 2023
The chorus pedal was an eighties staple, and although it’s not as common today, it’s still a valuable addition to any guitarists’ arsenal. It’s designed...