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TWA SH-9 Scott Henderson signature distortion pedal

TWA’s first collaboration with Tube Screamer creator Susumu Tamura is a Scott Henderson signature pedal, the SH9

By Matt Parker published

Former Maxon distributor Godlyke announces its first signature pedal with Scott Henderson, now under its TWA brand

Maxon's new OD-9 Creamdrive pedal

Maxon's OD-9 Creamdrive gives the Tube Screamer a limited-edition makeover

By Jackson Maxwell published

All the charms and functionality of the green 'drive machine, in a cream enclosure

Maxon's new OD-9 Blackdrive pedal

Maxon unveils limited-edition OD-9 Blackdrive pedal

By Jackson Maxwell published

This Europe-only offering promises the high-gain, blues- and modern-rock friendly punch of a typical OD-9, fitted into a semi-gloss black enclosure

Strymon DIG

5 pedals that nail ‘80s guitar tones

By Guitar World Staff published

You've got the shoulder pads, the hairspray, maybe some Spandex, too. Now just add these to your pedalboard...

New Year New Gear 2021

New Year New Gear: Dean and Spector conjure multiscale madness, Maxon cranks up the gain with the Custom Shop SSD-9 Super Sonic Distortion pedal

By Richard Bienstock published

Bring your playing to life in 2021 with this top-notch equipment

Maxon Super Sonic Distortion Pedal (SSD-9)

Tube Screamer designer Susumu Tamura supercharges the Maxon SD-9

By Matt Owen published

Could the company's new Super Sonic Distortion pedal "break your sound barrier"?

Maxon Apex808 review

Feast your ears on Maxon’s “amazing” Apex808 overdrive pedal

By Richard Bienstock published

The “apex of overdrives” delivers incredible punch and great transparency

Paul Riario demos the Maxon OD808 and Apex808

Watch Guitar World’s Paul Riario hit the gas on Maxon’s OD808 and new Apex808 overdrive pedals

By Richard Bienstock published

From vintage to modern, sweet to punchy, clear boost to full-on distortion, these Maxons have all your overdrive bases covered

Classic gear: Maxon Overdrive/Ibanez Tube Screamer

Classic gear: Maxon Overdrive and Ibanez Tube Screamer

By Rod Brakes published

That Pedal Show co-host Mick Taylor, Analog Man’s Mike Piera, and Tube Screamer circuit designer Susumu Tamura on one of the world's most popular and influential overdrive pedals

Maxon's Apex 808 could be the best-sounding Tube Screamer ever

By Jackson Maxwell published

Designed by Tube Screamer creator Susumu Tamura, this 808 features the most-coveted IC chip and is available now

Maxon’s Scott Henderson SD-9SH Sonic Distortion updates the “best distortion pedal in the world”

By Richard Bienstock published

New stompbox boasts Henderson-suggested tweaks and an additional output level

GW live at NAMM 2020: Godlyke goes pedal crazy with new Maxon and TWA distortion, fuzz and octave units

By Richard Bienstock published

New offerings include the Maxon Apex 808 and SD-9SH and TWA Wahxidizer and MicroChasm Octave

Maxon OD808 40th anniversary pedals

Maxon recruits EarthQuaker Devices, Catalinbread, Pigtronix and Keeley for 40th Anniversary Tube Screamers

By Michael Astley-Brown published

The legendary overdrive gets official mods from the pedal world's biggest names

Maxon Debuts New Robert Keeley-Modded 40th Anniversary OD808

By Guitar World Staff published

Pedal guru Robert Keeley has created his own Maxon 40th Anniversary OD808.

Maxon Announces 40th Anniversary OD808 Overdrive

By Richard Bienstock published

Just 400 units of the limited-edition pedal will be available.

Review: Maxon OD808X Overdrive Extreme Pedal — Video

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario published

Maxon Releases Seven New Fuzz Elements Pedals

By Guitar World Staff published

Review: Maxon DB10 Dual Booster Pedal

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario published

The following content is related to the March 2013 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now, or in our online store.

Review: Maxon SM9Pro+ Super Metal Distortion Pedal

By Paul Riario published