By Introduction I have wanted to try this pedal out for ages! I have had several saved on my Reverb account, tempting me to pull the trigger and buy it; however, I haven’t. This is a fairly iconic pedal now! They are getting harder to find, and due to that reason
Marshall Bluesbreaker – The Overdrive everyone wants and needs!
Introduction If you look on any blues guitarist’s pedal board, you will most likely see the Marshall Bluesbreaker! This has become a super iconic pedal for many, many reasons! However, is the pedal actually any good? Are all the things that you hear about this pedal true? I thought I
J Rockett Archer IKON Overdrive Pedal Review – The Better Klon Choice for MANY reasons!
Introduction I noticed I have done a fair few Klon-type pedal reviews. I will admit that I have started to really enjoy the Klon sound. Once you start using a Klon for gain stacking, then you can really see why so many people love it and use it! However, there
Way Huge Aqua-Puss Delay Pedal Review – I finally try this famous delay pedal!
Introduction My experience with analog delays is limited. However, there has always been one that caught my eye. The Way Huge Aqua-Puss delay. I have just been drawn to it for some reason. I have always loved how it looks, the sounds I have heard, and also one of my
Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer – Is this iconic overdrive worth the price?
Introduction When guitarists talk about iconic pedals, there is one pedal they will all mention! The Tube Screamer! Among those, there is one at the top of the list, the Ibanez TS10! Put on a podium and considered the best Tube Screamer around! Played by so many famous players that
Nux Lacerate Boost Review – The John Mayer boost on a budget!
Introduction I have been going through a John Mayer phase (again!) Doing this, I have put together a compact Mayer board (article incoming). In doing this, I have been looking at the Keeley Katana! This is when I quickly discovered just how expensive they are! Even the Mini ones are
Dunlop Prime Tone Pick Review – Expensive and popular but also overrated?
Introduction Over the years, I have tried out so many guitar picks! I do love a good guitar pick and I have tried and loved so many! However, there is always one brand and pick that I see the pros using that I have never tried. That is the Dunlop
The Budget Pedalboard build! Huge tones with a minimal budget!
Introduction Not everyone can afford a super high-end pedalboard! Most of us are either on a tight budget or don’t want to shell out a lot of money for small and local gigs. So I thought I would see what I could build on a budget! Look at all my
High end pedals vs low end Pedals! – Does the price point actually matter with pedals?
Introduction This is the question that most pedal companies will have you believe is true! Are high pedals better than low pedals? Or does it not actually matter? Well, I have played loads of pedals that cover both those categories, so I thought I would voice my opinion on this
Behringer CL9 Compressor Review – Affordable way to try a compressor?
Introduction I get a few requests for reviews on this site, and out of all the brands that I get requested, Behringer is at the top of the list. Now, I have reviewed the Behringer Klon-style overdrive (Review Here); however, I have decided to review another one! This time it
Who is the Best of the Cheap Pedal brands – What is the best cheap pedal you can get!
Introduction Shall we talk about cheap pedals? Not just affordable, but cheap! There are many cheap pedal brands out there, lots of people selling similar kinds of pedals at a similar kind of price. However, who is the best of all the cheap pedal brands? Is there someone you should
DemonFX Simple Review – The Modern day £50 Modeller Killer?
Introduction We have a fantastic review for you today! In this article, we will be looking at the DemonFX Simple. A zero-watt amp sim! A super small unit that has a lot of sounds built in and also a huge amount of features! The DemonFX Simple is aimed at those
Orange Crush Mini Amp – This ONE feature makes this amp amazing!
Introduction We reviewed and demo’d the Boss Katana Mini and had an amazing response to it (Review Here). Well, we started thinking about other Mini Amps and just had to try the Orange Crush Mini! This super small and massively popular amp is designed to give you huge tones at
Neural Nano Cortex Review – Been hyped up so much, but is it that good?
Introduction This is a huge review today! Something I have wanted to try for ages – the Neural Nano Cortex! It was a major release for Neural and, at the time, quite controversial. However, I have recently got one, been using it for rehearsals, recording, and general messing around, and
Setting up Easy Backing tracks – Rehearse better & Perform Tighter on a budget and simply!
Introduction In my band, we have started using backing tracks! However, not for what you might think! In my band, we have 11 members, so making sure everyone is at rehearsal can be a pain – especially drums, bass, guitar, and keys! So, what we’ve started to do is run
Sonicake Pocket Master Review – This ACTUALLY changes everything!
Introduction The phrase “game changer” gets used a lot in the world of guitar gear! However, we genuinely think that this is a game changer! What is it? The Sonicake Pocket Master Modeller! A super small and portable modeller capable of some insane things that even bigger modellers can’t do!
Budget IEM Rig – Setting up In Ear Monitoring on a budget!
Introduction We think that every function and corporate band should be playing using IEMs! They help improve sound quality, make volume easier to control at functions, and allow you to hear yourself a whole lot better! However, IEM systems can be expensive to set up, so we have put together
NUX Plexi Crunch Pedal Review – Does it supply Vintage British sounds?
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
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
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,