distortion Save Up to 43% on MXR Effects Pedals Guitar Center’s Guitar-A-Thon sale continues with more epic deals Fender Hammertone Effects Pedals Review A roadworthy range of stompboxes, each priced under $100 The Keith Richards Guide to Distortion The Rolling Stone comes clean on distortion in this archive interview from the December 1992 issue of Guitar Player. Latest distortion Cicognani Engineering Sexyboost2 Analog Tube Boost Review By Art Thompson last updated 19 January 22 Turns a single-channel amp into a three-channeler with two voicing choices and two variable gain levels. Valco KGB Fuzz Review By Michael Ross last updated 22 December 21 This pedal could prove invaluable for sculpting just the right grit to carve out a place in the mix. Boss Unveils New Vintage-Style Analog Fuzz Pedal for Guitarists – the FZ-1W Fuzz By Rod Brakes last updated 4 November 21 This silicon flavored fuzzbox is the latest addition to the guitar effects titan’s Waza Craft series. Watch Radiohead Nail the Perfect Live Rendition of “Creep” By Rod Brakes published 21 September 21 Video Lush Rickenbacker arpeggios and a viciously tortured Telecaster juxtapose in this era-defining classic. Video Five Rare British Vintage Fuzzboxes (That Aren’t Tone Benders or Fuzz Faces!) By Rod Brakes last updated 31 August 21 These lesser-known vintage rarities from the mid ‘60s made a noise all their own. Boss Unveils New HM-2W Heavy Metal Waza Craft Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 17 June 21 The Swedish death metal (and David Gilmour) favorite is available for preorder now for $179. Wampler Debuts New Ratsbane Mini-Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 26 February 21 Inspired by the legendary ProCo Rat, this overdrive/distortion/fuzz mini-pedal aims to run the tonal gamut from light 'drive to all-out fuzz mayhem. JHS Pedals Cheese Ball Review By Tom Beaujour published 15 July 20 Lovetone is in the air as Josh Scott reinvents the '90s classic distortion/fuzz for today's player. JHS Pedals PG-14 Review By Art Thompson last updated 24 April 20 We try our hand at Paul Gilbert's amp-like overdrive pedal. 1 2 Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Jimmy Page reflects on the Yardbirds and his short-lived two-guitar tandem with Jeff Beck 2Mark Tremonti reveals how Dumble, Fender and Mesa amps factor into his Creed tour rig 3Lucky guitar owner surprised to find Les Paul is worth four times more than she imagined, thanks to its unique backstory4D’Addario unveils commemorative John Lennon’s collection – including a replica of his 1972 Madison Square Garden solo show strap 5"You can't just 'be' a guy that can play Yngwie Malmsteen stuff. You have to do that for, like, 15 years just to play one of his songs.” Dweezil Zappa explains what most guitarists don't understand about shredding
Cicognani Engineering Sexyboost2 Analog Tube Boost Review By Art Thompson last updated 19 January 22 Turns a single-channel amp into a three-channeler with two voicing choices and two variable gain levels.
Valco KGB Fuzz Review By Michael Ross last updated 22 December 21 This pedal could prove invaluable for sculpting just the right grit to carve out a place in the mix.
Boss Unveils New Vintage-Style Analog Fuzz Pedal for Guitarists – the FZ-1W Fuzz By Rod Brakes last updated 4 November 21 This silicon flavored fuzzbox is the latest addition to the guitar effects titan’s Waza Craft series.
Watch Radiohead Nail the Perfect Live Rendition of “Creep” By Rod Brakes published 21 September 21 Video Lush Rickenbacker arpeggios and a viciously tortured Telecaster juxtapose in this era-defining classic.
Five Rare British Vintage Fuzzboxes (That Aren’t Tone Benders or Fuzz Faces!) By Rod Brakes last updated 31 August 21 These lesser-known vintage rarities from the mid ‘60s made a noise all their own.
Boss Unveils New HM-2W Heavy Metal Waza Craft Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 17 June 21 The Swedish death metal (and David Gilmour) favorite is available for preorder now for $179.
Wampler Debuts New Ratsbane Mini-Pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 26 February 21 Inspired by the legendary ProCo Rat, this overdrive/distortion/fuzz mini-pedal aims to run the tonal gamut from light 'drive to all-out fuzz mayhem.
JHS Pedals Cheese Ball Review By Tom Beaujour published 15 July 20 Lovetone is in the air as Josh Scott reinvents the '90s classic distortion/fuzz for today's player.
JHS Pedals PG-14 Review By Art Thompson last updated 24 April 20 We try our hand at Paul Gilbert's amp-like overdrive pedal.
