By 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
Behringer Centaur Overdrive Pedal Review – Could this be the BEST affordable Klon?
Introduction The Klon pedal has a unique way of always staying relevant, and Behringer might have just given it another boost! Introducing the Behringer Centaur Overdrive Pedal: an affordable Klon clone crafted by the masters of replication themselves. This time, Behringer takes a step up from their typical £20 plastic-housed
Vintage Guitars VSA500 Review – This could be the best 335 that isn’t a Gibson!
Introduction I think we can all agree that 335-style and semi-hollow guitars are simply incredible! They’re fun to play, always sound fantastic, and look stunning. However, due to their design, materials, and manufacturing processes, they tend to be quite expensive. And even if you manage to find an affordable option,
Dunlop Fuzz Face Review – Iconic for all the wrong reasons?
Introduction When most people think of a fuzz pedal, they think of the Dunlop Fuzz Face. In fact, when most guitarists think of any pedal, many of them will think of a Dunlop Fuzz Face! This pedal is one of the most iconic pedals ever made, having a huge array
JSA Hot Toddy Review – Could be one of the best gain pedals I’ve played!
Introduction Guess what? Have another JSA pedal review for you today! I know! Another one! The guy just makes great pedals! Today we have the “JSA Hot Toddy”. A light overdrive Pedal based on a few famous circuits! Circuits we are all familiar with! The Timmy and the Boss OD
The Benefits of Playing in a Guitar Cover Band – Why you should think about doing it!
Introduction Think we can all agree that we would all love to be playing sold-out arena gigs, playing our own songs with the crowd singing our lyrics back, however, I would say a fair few of us are currently not doing that. I would hazard a guess that most of
Thorpy “Heavy Water” Pedal Review – I changed my mind. Was I correct?
Introduction For a while now, I wanted the Thorpy Dane, however, upon getting my RD Custom Amplifier I found I wasn’t after more gain, I was after pushing my amp and controlling it with the volume on my guitar. For me to do this I needed a boost! So I
Baby Audio “BA-1” Plugin Review – Ain’t nothing but retro Baby!
Introduction I have tried a few of the Baby Audio plugins over the years. However, I saw their BA-1 plugin and it instantly got my attention. So I reached out to them and we arranged a copy for review. I have been messing with this synth plugin for a while
Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini Review – How does the cheaper version hold up?
Introduction In the list of most iconic pedals in history, somewhere near the top will be the Ibanez Tube Screamers! Used and loved by many! I would argue that most guitars players have at some point owned a tube screamer (or a clone). A few years ago, Ibanez released the
Hudson Broadcast Pedal Review – Are Pre Amp pedals worth it?
Introduction We have a fantastic review for you, today we are looking at the Hudson Broadcast! This pedal has been out a while now but there is still a hype around it. I am lucky to get my hands on one and try it out. So thanks to my good
JSA Atmos Delay Pedal Review – How about another Delay?
Introduction Would you believe it we have another pedal from JSA! This time it is the JSA Atmos Delay! The new delay pedal that he has released! As you should all know by now, I love delay pedals! One of my favourite effects! So was so excited when JSA said
JST Maximizer Plugin Review – Is this the ONLY mastering plugin you need?
Introduction As part of doing my reviews, I need a fast and quick workflow so to help in this and my demo songs I like to mix and master my demo songs as quickly as possible. I’ve been using CLA Mixdown from Waves for a little while. Now I thought
SBC Omicron One Guitar Review – My first headless experience
Introduction We have another fantastic guitar review for you all! This time it’s SBC guitars. A custom-made guitar brand run by Stewart. Today we will be reviewing the SBC Omicron One Guitar! Not only my first guitar from SBC guitars but also my first headless guitar experience! So am excited
Maybury Fish Hook Guitar Review – A Semi Hollow T-Style
Introduction Today we have a review I have been waiting for ages to do! We have a Maybury Fish Hook Guitar. I met Jason at a guitar show a few years ago but got talking to him at the British boutique festival. We have spoken about a review and have
£20 Mosky Golden Horse Review – Is this Clone worth the hype?
Introduction Today we have another budget pedal for you! Now this one has amassed a following amongst budget pedal enthusiasts. The Mosky Golden Horse has been on a few of my friend’s boards for a while now, and they have all said that it is amazing and I need to
Boss CE-2w Review – Is it the King of Chorus’s?
Introduction I don’t “crave” after gear that much, however, there are one or two pedals I have always wanted to at least try. At the top of this list is the Boss CE-2! Why? Maybe it’s my love of Prince and love of 80’s metal! However, the pedal has always
UJam Slap Bass Plugin Review – Time to bring the funk!
Introduction Need that extra slap of bass on a track? Don’t know a good Slap bassist? Well, UJam have another plugin that can help! UJam Slap Bass Plugin is their Slap Bass virtual instrument plugin, Designed to imitate a slap bassist and bring the funk to your tracks! In this
Soldano SLO Pedal – As good as it’s big brother?
Introduction After our review of the Soldano Mini Head the other week (Review Here), we thought it would only be right to check out the Soldano SLO pedal. This overdrive pedal has been out for a while now, and looking at the reviews I have heard many different sounds. So
Two Notes Captor 8ohm Review – Why I didn’t go for the Captor X
Introduction Not very often do I purchase something with the intention of making things easier! Normally it’s for pleasure or fun! However, I have been lining up a lot more amp reviews and didn’t want to deal with the hassle of mic’ing cabs. So decided to purchase a Two Notes
JSA “Eureka” Review – Is it Time for a Compressor!
Introduction Compressor pedals aren’t something I have a lot of experience with, however, I am finding myself playing more clean “funk” sounding stuff so thought it might be time to dive into them. What better company to try than our good friends at JSA. He does a Compressor pedal called