overdrive MXR creates an expressive, no-nonsense signature overdrive for Yngwie Malmsteen With just Level and Gain controls, the pedal puts focus on even the slightest adjustments having a “profound impact” on its tone “I Did Not Dream That the 808 Would Become so Famous”: Tube Screamer Inventor Susumu Tamura Tells the Definitive Story of This Iconic Stompbox “I never thought that a pedal would ever be considered vintage,” said the former Maxon electronics engineer "I Just Don't See Any Need for Pedals”: Walter Trout Shows Us How He Gets All the Tones He Needs From His Vintage Mesa/Boogie Mark IV Amp “My pedalboard right now is this carpet and my shoes,” says the bluesman in the final episode of 'Pedalpocalypse' Latest overdrive PRS Horsemeat Transparent Overdrive, Mary Cries Optical Compressor and Wind Through the Trees Dual Analog Flanger Reviews By Art Thompson published 14 December 22 Designed and assembled in the U.S.A, these debut pedals fill the missing link in Paul Reed Smith’s signal chain EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker Review By Christopher Scapelliti published 13 December 22 This “all-discrete analog distortion enhancement device” features silicon and germanium diode options Save Up to 43% on MXR Effects Pedals By Rod Brakes last updated 11 October 22 Guitar Center’s Guitar-A-Thon sale continues with more epic deals Fender Hammertone Effects Pedals Review By Dave Hunter last updated 30 September 22 A roadworthy range of stompboxes, each priced under $100 Fender Smolder Acoustic Overdrive Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 27 June 22 Has Fender engineered the acoustic overdrive solution we've been waiting for? 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 28 April 22 Video Watch these amazing video clips to hear the results of some wild sonic experiments. Video Maestro Ranger Overdrive Review By Art Thompson last updated 7 April 22 A leave-it-on pedal that will push an amp (or stompbox) into overdrive while adding beefiness and dirt. Crazy Tube Circuits Crossfire Review By Michael Ross published 5 April 22 Delivering Fender blackface and Ibanez Tube Screamer tones this Stevie Ray Vaughan-voiced dual-effect unit is no one trick pony. 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. The Keith Richards Guide to Distortion By Jas Obrecht, Jesse Gress published 11 March 22 The Rolling Stone comes clean on distortion in this archive interview from the December 1992 issue of Guitar Player. 1 2 3 4 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 ARTICLES1“I’ll just do a little bit of it and show you what got me in the Beatles.” Paul McCartney reveals and performs the song he played for John Lennon that earned him a spot in the band2"As much as I love gear and gadgets, there’s no substitute for what you can do with your fingers." Adrian Belew reveals six ways to change your guitar game right now, for free 3Nancy Wilson tells how blazing guitars, powerhouse riffs and Yes combined to make Heart's monster hit "Barracuda" 4"It's a real pleasure to be here with my family and friends... 'cause this is a special year for me too." Lost for over two decades, this clip shows Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins and Jimmie Vaughan performing together in 1989 5Soccer Mommy’s Sophie Allison on the value of chord knowledge — and why 20 layers of guitars is too many
PRS Horsemeat Transparent Overdrive, Mary Cries Optical Compressor and Wind Through the Trees Dual Analog Flanger Reviews By Art Thompson published 14 December 22 Designed and assembled in the U.S.A, these debut pedals fill the missing link in Paul Reed Smith’s signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker Review By Christopher Scapelliti published 13 December 22 This “all-discrete analog distortion enhancement device” features silicon and germanium diode options
Save Up to 43% on MXR Effects Pedals By Rod Brakes last updated 11 October 22 Guitar Center’s Guitar-A-Thon sale continues with more epic deals
Fender Hammertone Effects Pedals Review By Dave Hunter last updated 30 September 22 A roadworthy range of stompboxes, each priced under $100
Fender Smolder Acoustic Overdrive Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 27 June 22 Has Fender engineered the acoustic overdrive solution we've been waiting for?
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 28 April 22 Video Watch these amazing video clips to hear the results of some wild sonic experiments.
Maestro Ranger Overdrive Review By Art Thompson last updated 7 April 22 A leave-it-on pedal that will push an amp (or stompbox) into overdrive while adding beefiness and dirt.
Crazy Tube Circuits Crossfire Review By Michael Ross published 5 April 22 Delivering Fender blackface and Ibanez Tube Screamer tones this Stevie Ray Vaughan-voiced dual-effect unit is no one trick pony.
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.
The Keith Richards Guide to Distortion By Jas Obrecht, Jesse Gress published 11 March 22 The Rolling Stone comes clean on distortion in this archive interview from the December 1992 issue of Guitar Player.