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![(from left) Brian May, Eddie Van Halen, Phil Chen and Alan Gratzer in the studio for Star Fleet Project. Note Ed and Phil’s axe swap.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YK9SWSwt5qPUgCvCK2fTSA-320-80.jpg)
Brian May on the one pedal that has come close to nailing his sound
By Phil Weller published
The pedal comes in at a mere $180 – but May adds that there is one thing it can’t do
![Keeley's 4-in-1 series pedals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BzDMcDynEqsQhfwTkkbN3X-320-80.jpg)
Keeley Electronics Super Rodent, Muse Driver, Blues Disorder and Angry Orange review
By Art Thompson published
The ability to mix and match different drive and tone stacks on these pedals gives them impressive sonic range and flexibility
![EarthQuaker Devices and Death By Audio's Time Shadows pedal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aiZeKADCfLADqWdrKTFPw7-320-80.jpg)
EarthQuaker Devices and Death By Audio’s fan-favorite “tone mangling” pedal has been updated for a full production run
By Phil Weller published
Only 1,000 copies of the original multi-delay pedal were produced, but now the pedal has been given new features and treated to a full-scale production run
![Three guitar pedals on a purple gradient background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yyXsNVxEAEUdes42YQarpK-320-80.jpg)
Sweetwater has the biggest pedal sale around this Memorial Day – here are 5 top picks from a stompbox expert
By Matt McCracken last updated
Get yourself money off EQD, Line 6, JHS, and loads more in the massive Sweetwater Memorial Day pedal sale
![UAFX's Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xz6SD9p2uHUwgwVBCvdDnD-320-80.png)
“The Brown setting is the closest you’ll get to playing one of Eddie Van Halen’s Super Leads – at least in a pedal”: UAFX Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp review
By Art Thompson published
The Lion’s ability to replicate the attitude, pureness of tone and touch responsiveness of vintage Marshalls, and then combine it all with emulations of the right speakers and cabs, makes it one impressive package
![Friedman IR-X](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/owST8rXADnxsMCzSt7YVrH-320-80.png)
"Having played through Friedman's amps, I'd say the IR-X captures their very useable foundations…" Why you need to check out this new tube amp and pedal combo
By Dave Hunter published
Review: the Friedman IR-X Dual Tube Preamp and IR Pedal
![A Benson Delay effects foot pedal for an electric guitar](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oFMEzQU6segx2scuF8dzdE-320-80.png)
“An analogue powerhouse with surprising versatility…” The Benson Delay pedal reviewed
By Dave Hunter published
The award-winning Benson Delay pedal has near limitless note bending and sounds fantastic
![Randy Rhoads performs with Ozzy Osbourne in Chicago, Illinois on January 24, 1982](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QYxz5kX7GmF9WSfMSmxyxB-320-80.jpg)
"It will be worth the wait": The design of MXR's still-in-development Randy Rhoads Distortion+ pedal has been revealed
By Jackson Maxwell published
Outfitted in a black-and-white polka dot finish – based on that found on Rhoads' iconic Karl Sandoval Flying V – the pedal was molded in part by MXR's extensive dissection of the guitarist's famous “chip pan” pedalboard
![A TWA Krytical Mass KM-01 Reactive Octave Fuzz guitar effects pedal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7H8F7dS4dK9QwQXAdsJbDZ-320-80.png)
Shelved for 15 years of tinkering, Totally Wycked Audio's homage to the early ’70s Maestro Bass Brassmaster, the Krytical Mass KM-01 Reactive Octave Fuzz, is finally here. And it's totally Wycked…
By Art Thompson published
Totally Wycked Audio's Krytical Mass KM-01 Reactive Octave Fuzz is modern, but with a vintage soul and if you're a fuzz fanatic this stompbox has to be high on your audition list
![Two Notes Torpedo Captor X SE guitar effects box](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/btzMRzsmqb43jVWvoMtuF6-320-80.png)
“The thick, punchy stereo sound from this rig simply rocks”: the Two Notes Torpedo Captor X SE is a cleverly designed unit that offers an incredible range of sound from a brick-sized box. And there are only 450 of them…
By Dave Hunter published
As a sound-crafting alternative to cabs and mics, Two Notes’ amazingly versatile Torpedo Captor X SE is a hard act to beat– and there are only 450 are available…
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