By 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
Wampler Belle Review – Yet another green overdrive pedal, but it could be the best!
Introduction Welcome to our first review of a Wampler pedal, and it’s an exciting one: the Wampler Belle Overdrive! Inspired by everyone’s favorite green overdrive pedals, the Belle offers more options and controls for enhanced tone shaping. Plus, it’s housed in a compact enclosure, making it a fantastic choice for
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
Sonicake 2 Wah/Volume Pedal Review – Affordable, versatile and TINY
Introduction We all love the Wah effect! When used correctly, it can be a fantastic tool—fun, creative, and a great way to elevate a simple solo to the next level. However, there are a few downsides to Wah pedals: the price and the size. Enter the Sonicake 2 Wah/Volume pedal,
Brelliott BBB-30 Amp Review – Glorious Gain all round!
Introduction Just before Christmas we reviewed the amazing Brelliott AMZ-30 amp (Review here). Well, we are back now with another one of their amps, The Brelliott BBB-30. A medium-to-high-gain amp with a plethora of options to enhance its studio performance! So, as always, we will go through the amp, talk
Mission Engineering 529i Power Supply Review – Is battery powered better??
Introduction When you look at your pedal board, what is the last thing you think of? The power supply (or maybe cables)! Good-quality power is key! You need good-quality power for your pedals to sound correct! In this article, we are looking at the Mission Engineering 529i Power Supply. The
Brelliott AMZ-30 Amp Review – It does one trick, but oh, so very well!
Introduction Boy, do we have another amazing review for you today! We have the amazing Brelliott AMZ-30 amp from the guys over at Brelliott! We reviewed their outstanding TODP overdrive pedal a few months ago (Check out the Review here) and absolutely loved it so when Jonny talked about his
Goliath FX “TomeBender” Review – The USEABLE ToneBender?
Introduction We haven’t reviewed many fuzz pedals on this channel, but that is changing today! We have an incredible pedal from the guys over at Goliath FX! We have one of their fuzz pedals, the Goliath FX TomeBender! This is based on the famous MKII Tone Bender circuit, but with
Strymon Brig dBucket Review – The perfect delay for every Occasion?
Introduction When you talk about modern pedal giants, it’s hard not to talk about Strymon! They have been around a while now but I’m the last few years have shot to the front line with their insane line of Pedals! Well, today we have their newly released Strymon Brig dBucket
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