By Introduction Ready for some wonderful British high-gain sounds? Well, this should deliver! The NUX Plexi Crunch distortion pedal is aimed at delivering those classic Marshall Plexi gain tones in a super affordable pedal platform! This is NUX’s attempt at the classic “Marshall-in-a-box” sound. However, the biggest difference is that they’ve
Wired or Wireless IEMs – Pros, Cons & What Your Band Really Needs
Introduction Many bands are now moving towards Wired or Wireless IEM Systems (In-Ear Monitoring Systems). Effectively, this means taking your monitor sound—which would traditionally come out of a wedge on the floor—and putting it through headphones you wear! This has many advantages: it allows the stage to be quieter, the
Schmidt Array SA350 Pedalboard Review – Is this the perfect Pedalboard for professionals?
Introduction When you look around for high-quality, professional pedalboards, the main brand you will see is Schmidt Array. They produce professional boards built to the highest standards, with many features that make planning, building, and operating your pedalboard so much easier! We have always admired them and wanted one! However,
How to use an Overdrive Pedal – 6 ways to use an Overdrive pedal
Introduction What is the most popular guitar pedal? It has to be the humble overdrive pedal! They can be simple, or they can have loads of controls and extra features, but at their core, they all work in a similar way. However, there are countless ways to use an overdrive
JHS Harmonic Trem Review – Is the affordable JHS 3 Series good value?
Introduction This review is exciting because it accomplishes two things at once. First, this is my very first JHS pedal! I’ve been eyeing JHS pedals for a while and have loved many of their releases—some are still on my radar. So, this is a great opportunity to dive into their
The Rise of Vintage Guitar Pedals – Why Musicians Are Going Retro
Introduction Vintage gear has been getting a lot of attention lately—both good and bad! Everyone has their own opinion, and there’s no wrong one. However, one of the most popular categories in this trend is Vintage Guitar Pedals. More and more musicians are diving into the world of Vintage Guitar
JSA Harmonic Tremolo Review – It has the Wobble, it has the Vibe!
Introduction We have another incredible pedal from JSA Pedals—the JSA Harmonic Trem! This hand-built harmonic tremolo is an absolute gem. As you might have guessed, I’ve been diving deep into tremolo effects lately, especially harmonic tremolo. We also love working with JSA Pedals, so when I found out they had
The Best Left Handed Guitar Brands – Let us see what is best at all Budgets!
Introduction If you’re reading this, there’s a high chance you’re left-handed—welcome to the club! As left-handed guitarists, we often struggle with a limited selection when shopping for guitars. Finding the best left handed guitar at any budget can be a challenge, but we’re here to help! In this guide, we’ve
Dallas-Arbiter Fuzz Face – A Pre-Dunlop Fuzz Face? So What’s different?
Introduction As we continue our ever-growing exploration of Fuzz Face pedals, we have another one to review! This time, it’s a 1990s Dallas-Arbiter Fuzz Face, built before Dunlop took over production. While it may look the same as other versions, does it truly sound the same? Let’s find out! This
The Affordable Vintage Les Paul – Is Epiphone the best way to get into “Vintage Guitars”?
Introduction I believe that, deep down, everyone would love to own a vintage Gibson Les Paul. Not only are these guitars incredibly cool, but they also represent a significant chapter in guitar history. However, it’s fair to say that vintage Gibson Les Pauls come with a hefty price tag. Fortunately,