By Introduction We all love John Mayer, even if you don’t, you can’t argue that he has had a massive hand in changing and inspiring thousands of guitarists! So when I saw that Neural DSP had teamed up with him to release Archetype John Mayer X plugin, it peaked my interest
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
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
What gear defines the greatest guitarists! – More Budget Famous Rigs (part 2)
Introduction A few weeks ago, I put out an article about famous guitarists and their rigs! I tried to recreate the core rig on a budget! Well, I thought it would be worth putting together a part two! So in this article, I will go over three more guitarists, and
What gear defines the greatest guitarists! – Let’s build some Famous Budget Rigs (Part 1)
Introduction There are many guitarists out there who have a very distinct sound! However, can you get their tone on a budget rig? Spend as little as possible and still achieve a similar sound? Well, I asked myself the same question and thought I would put together some suggestions! So
Boss Blues Driver Review – Is the BD-2 the best all round Pedal?
Introduction Time for another classic review! Let’s take a look at a well-known and iconic pedal: the Boss Blues Driver BD-2! This is one of the most famous overdrive pedals in the guitar community. I’ve wanted to try one for a long time, and while browsing Facebook Marketplace I finally
JSA Pedals LNS Screamer (Japanese Spec) Pedal Review – The Original Tube Screamer, Reimagined!
Introduction If you like Vintage Tube Screamers, then this is the review for you! This could be the best Vintage Tube Screamer style pedal I have ever tried! In this article, we will be looking at the JSA LNS Screamer pedal. However, there is a slight difference in that we
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 Nightingale Overdrive Review – The Best BLUES Pedals!
Introduction Yes, it’s time for another review of an amazing pedal from JSA Pedals! This time, we’re taking a closer look at their Nightingale pedal. The Nightingale is JSA Pedals’ unique take on the classic Blues Breaker circuit, featuring their own custom tweaks and modifications. This pedal combines JSA’s favorite
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
Nobels ODR-1 Review – The most loved underrated pedal
Introduction Think of a famous green overdrive pedal. Are you thinking of the Ibanez Tube Screamer? Well, honestly, most people would! However, there is another massively popular green overdrive pedal—the Nobels ODR-1! Look at any session guitar player in Nashville, and they will likely be using the ODR-1. We have
The correct pedal order! – How does moving your pedals change your tone?
Introduction One of the biggest questions you will see asked about pedals is, ‘Is a Klon worth the money?’ and then, ‘What is the correct pedal order?’ Well, today we are going to help you answer the second one! Now, to start with, let us get the obvious out of
Thorpy FX The Dane Review – Could The Dane be over hyped?
Introduction Last year, we reviewed the Thorpy FX “Heavy Water” (Review here). That pedal was the boost side of Thorpy FX The Dane. Since then, Thorpy FX has released the MK II version of The Dane. Well, we got one, we have been playing one, and now I think it