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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 Comet Chorus Review
By Art Thompson last updated
With plenty of cool modulation tones to explore there’s more than meets the eye with this stompbox.
Maestro Discoverer Delay Review
By Art Thompson published
Featuring a Modulation mode this pedal ventures outside the purview of pure analog echo.
TWA Mk. III Triskelion Harmonic Energizer Review
By Art Thompson published
Evolving from the Systech Harmonic Energizer as used by Frank Zappa, this parametric midrange filter boasts adjustable peak control and obscene amounts of gain.
“I Was Really Excited By the Prospect of Playing Hip-Hop Music Within the Context of a Punk Rock Band”: How Tom Morello Became the Whammy Pedal Wizard
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video Watch the Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave guitarist jam his unforgettable “Like a Stone” solo.
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
The guitar pedal and studio guru releases revamped versions of his Axis, Spitfire, Visage and Voodoo Blues stompboxes.
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