By 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
How to try out pedals – Make sure you like the pedal before you buy it!
Introduction Trying out gear can be a bit of a challenge. How do you decide if you like something when you have a few things fighting against you. Like the fact that you can’t play it for long enough or even that you won’t be able to play it through
Guitar gift Ideas for your loved ones! – What to get someone for that special day!
Introduction Got a partner, a friend, or even just a family member who is a guitarist? Need to buy them something for a special day? Or just to say you appreciate them? Well, below is a list of some guitar gift ideas that aren’t the normal gift ideas that get
Bright Onion Pedals Splitter – A super useful tool for all!
Introduction Time for another review of a device most of you won’t think about or care much about. However, since owning this, it has changed my sound and tone! What is it? It is the Bright Onion Pedals Splitter! This is a splitter so you can run two amps at
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
10(ish) Questions with JSA Pedals – We talk Pedal Pricing, Manufacturing and Designs!
Introduction I have known Simon from JSA Pedals for a while! He was one of the first people to help the site out, and since then I have reviewed and also bought a lot of pedals from him! JSA Pedals defines the meaning of hand-built and boutique! A one-man operation
What gear defines the greatest guitarists! – Even MORE budget Famous Rigs (Part 3)
Introduction It is time for the final part of our budget famous rigs series! It would appear that you have all loved this series! So for this final part, I decided to pull out some pretty iconic guitarists and some very famous rigs! I am very excited for part 3
Different Overdrive Pedals – Do they actually sound any different?
Introduction There are many different overdrive pedals in the world; however, for myself, there will always be the big three! Klon, Blues Driver, and a Tube Screamer! These are the three pedals that I would argue all other pedals are based around! You would struggle not to find one of
Drop Tuning Guitars – Pedals vs Tunings! Which is better!
Introduction If you have been playing guitar for a while, you may have started messing around with drop tuning guitars! Altering the tuning on your guitar is a great way to expand your sounds and write and play new things! However, the two downfalls of drop tuning guitars are that
Do Guitar String Brands Matter? – Is expensive better? Is there a limit?
Introduction I have wanted to do this article for a while now! A while ago, I picked up some Harley Benton guitar strings. I was going to do a full review of them (mainly due to the cost); however, I didn’t think there was enough to talk about or that
A Guitar pedal trend I have noticed recently! – A big shift in the pedal market!
Introduction I have been noticing a guitar pedal trend recently! A few guitar friends of mine (and bass players) have all been doing the same kind of thing! How many pedals and pedal types do people have been using? I have noticed a huge shift in the market, and the
5 more UK Guitar Brands – 5 more Companies you SHOULD check out!
Introduction Back in early 2025, I put out an article on 10 UK Guitar Brands I thought you should all check out! That article proved to be very popular, so I decided to do a small follow-up and cover 5 more companies and brands I believe everyone should know about
Guitar Stuff I don’t regret buying – Purchases I’m glad I made that are guitar related!
Introduction There is a lot of guitar stuff you can buy – stuff I have bought! However, what have I bought that I don’t regret buying? What items, stuff, and gear have I picked up that I can say, hand on heart, I don’t regret buying? So, in this article,
What are the red flags when buying a Second Hand guitar? – What should you be looking out for?
Introduction After a new guitar? The second hand market can be an amazing place to pick up some incredible deals! However, there are a few things you need to look out for. This article will go through some of the Red Flags that can crop up when buying second hand
Random Guitar Rig Bingo 1 – Letting fate build a random guitar rig for us!
Introduction Time for something fun in this article! We are going to do Random Guitar Rig Bingo! We’re putting all our guitar gear together and letting fate decide the rig! We’ll be selecting a guitar, an amp, and one pedal-then putting it all together to see what it sounds like
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
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
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,
Top 5 Pedalboard Mistakes – What do people get wrong?
Introduction Building a pedalboard is incredibly fun! You get to assemble all the pieces and customize it to make it truly your own. However, there are a few common mistakes I often see beginners make. So, I’ve put together a quick guide of our top 5 pedalboard mistakes and show